12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Amazing Thailand [2023]

Pad thai and satay with spicy peanut sauce are probably some of the most popular Thai dishes anywhere in the world. But while these dishes taste lovely when cooked by the chef in your favourite local restaurant, wait until you try them in their homeland.

All over the streets of Thailand, you’ll see outdoor stalls serving the cheapest but the most authentic meals you can find. Thailand also treats guests to a unique dining experience, in that besides having flavours dance in your mouth, you’ll also be treated to a variety of scents and fragrances from the spices used in the dishes and the alluring mix of colours from the ingredients used to make the food.

If you want to bring Thai flavours home, you can also sign up for Thai cooking classes.

Flights to Thailand may not be cheap, but once you get to the country, you’ll find that you can find scrumptious meals, great accommodations, and plenty of travel options even on a tight budget. Backpackers can get by for about $30 a day. If you’re willing to add a little extra to the money pot, then you can expect to experience luxury for way less than what it would cost back home.

There are three major seasons in Thailand, with the dry season being the most crowded. During this time, temperatures do not reach over 32 Celsius, making it warm enough for a fun day at the beach but also cold enough that the sun won’t sting your skin.

If you’re looking to visit Thailand when there are fewer tourists, consider visiting during the monsoon season. The prices are the lowest at this time and most attractions are free of crowds. Having said that, Thailand also sees rains and flooding during the monsoon season. So take that into consideration when planning your holiday trip.

When visiting an unfamiliar country, you might find the experience quite daunting. However, you won’t have that kind of a problem in Thailand.

Thailand is known as “The Land of Smiles” and rightly so. Thai people are some of the world’s funniest and most hospitable. Some people will bow to you in their traditional Thai greeting, or give you a simple smile while walking down the street. Some lucky people also get invited to join in on a delicious meal.

If you want to greet the locals in their language, offer a quick Sa-wad-dee ka/krab.

Note: “Ka” and “Krab” are ending sounds that help you sound more polite. “Ka” is an ending sound for women, while “Krab” is used by men. Saying Sa-wad-dee without “ka/krab” may be seen as a rude gesture.

Thailand is located in the middle of everything. It’s at least 3 hours away from Hong Kong, 2 hours from Singapore, and 4 hours to Bali. If you’re looking at touring Asia, Thailand is a pretty good starting point.

Thailand has been developed and continues to be developed. However, many of its beaches and sites remain untouched by modern developments. With over 1,500 miles of coastline, you’ll never have any difficulties finding the perfect spot to take photos.

Some of the places with the best views include Chiang Mai, Ko Chang, Ko Kood, Surin Island, Ko Adang, and Ko Lanta.

If you love hiking through jungles, Thailand has some of the most beautiful, greenest, and lushest forests in the world. The best views are in Khao Yai National Park, Khao Sok, tribal lands near Chiang Mai, and the Doi Inthanon National Park.

The country has a unique terrain, allowing visitors to go on a number of adventurous excursions. If you’re an animal lover, you can visit elephant sanctuaries where you can experience taking care of the majestic animal. If you’re a bit of a daredevil, you can go white water rafting, hiking, ziplining, or rock climbing. If you are sporty, you can try your hand at learning Muay Thai or surfing. There’s something for everyone who visits Thailand.

Thailand is home to 10% of the world’s animals. It’s also home to an abundance of national parks and mountainous terrain where tigers, wild boars, gibbons, boars, porcupines, monkeys, and elephants roam. Having said that, it is advised that you do not feed the animals and steer clear of tourist attractions that abuse animals for a profit.

Thailand hosts some of the most colourful and unusual festivals that really make for unforgettable moments. There is Loi Krathong or the lantern festival in November; Songkran, an epic water fight that happens nationwide; Phi Ta Khon, where thousands of locals wear colourful masks celebrating Buddhist beliefs; and Boon Bang Fai, which is a rocket festival meant to encourage the gods to send plentiful rains to help crops grow.

No vacation is ever complete without doing any shopping. And what better way to do so than to “shop till you drop” in one of the most famous shopping destinations in the world?

The Bangkok night market and Chiang Mai’s Ploen Ruedee are the best places if you’re looking for random souvenirs and handcrafted gifts. Other markets also offer spices, fruits, vegetables, Raybans, Chang beer t-shirts, bags, and harem pants, among others.

If you’re a night owl, then you’ll be happy to know that Thailand truly never sleeps. In Bangkok alone, rooftop bars and night markets can keep you up all night. Going out to coastal islands wouldn’t make a difference. In Koh Phangan, for example, the world-famous Full Moon Party, 24-hour massages, and beachside bars are more than enough to keep adrenaline coursing through your veins from sundown to sunrise.