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 Prasat Hin Phimai
Prasat Hin Phimai boasts some of the most impressive Khmer ruins
in Thailand. Similar in
style (if much smaller)
than those at Angkor, the
temples were built during
the 11th and 12th
century, during which
time the area was part of
the Khmer empire.
 Khao Sok National Park

Home to the largest expanse of virgin forest in Thailand, Kao Sok
National Park is a must-
visit destination for people
who want to immerse
themselves in the natural
beauty of Thailand. The
remnants of an ancient
rainforest stretch across
the park, which is split by a dramatic limestone mountain range.
More than 5 percent of the world’s animal species can be found in
this lovely national park, which also boasts networks of dirt trails,
soaring waterfalls and a beautiful lake.
 Phanom Rung
Sitting on an extinct volcano in
northeastern Thailand, Phanom
Rung is a Hindu temple
regarded for its outstanding
architecture. Located near the
village of Nang Rong, this
temple sanctuary was built by
the Khmer culture between the 10th and 13th centuries. Constructed
of sandstone and laterite, Phanom Rung was built to represent
Mount Kailash, the sacred home of Shiva.
Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast
Asia, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here:
crystal blue beaches, thick jungle, great food, cheap beach  Floating Markets near Bangkok
To get an idea of
front bungalows and some of the best luxury hotels in the
what shopping in
world. There is something for every interest and every budget.
Bangkok used to
As the only Southeast Asian country never to be colonized, it be like before all
is also studded with incredible cultural and historical sites, the canals were
including ruins that stretch back hundreds of years. And filled in, many The name of this lavishly adorned temple roughly translates
despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its people visiting the to mean “Temple of Dawn,” which is fitting as it was built to
quintessential identity with its own unique culture and capital take a day honor Aruna, the Hindu god that is most commonly
history and a carefree people famed for their smiles. trip to one of the represented by the radiations of the rising sun. Located in the
floating markets Bangkok Yai district on the west bank of the Chao Phraya
outside the city. Though today floating markets typically River, Wat Arun’s distinctive prang, or spires, are lavishly
function as tourist attractions and community meeting adorned with colorful patterns of seashells and porcelain. The
THE MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN places rather than vital aspects of local farming economies, central prang rises more than 85 meters (280 feet) high.
THAILAND: they still remain vibrant places brimming with scrumptious
 Ko Phi Phi food. The most popular floating market for foreign tourists is  Chatuchak Weekend Market
Phi Phi is a beautiful archipelago located in the Krabi Damnoen Saduak while most Thai favor the Amphawa Known locally as JJ Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market in
Province not too far Floating Market. Bangkok is the largest of its kind in Thailand. Some even
say it’s the largest weekend market in the world. With more
 Erawan Falls than 8,000 stalls peddling wares ranging from antiques to
Just a short trip from Kanchanaburi, the Erawan Falls are the clothes to furniture, the wildly popular market draws in more
major attraction of the Erawan National Park in Western than 200,000 people on weekends and includes a wide array
Thailand. The waterfall was named after the erawan, the of tasty restaurants. Shoppers are also entertained by shows,
three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The seven- including dancing and live music.
tiered falls are said to resemble the erawan. Macaques are
common around the falls while occasionally water monitor
lizards can also be
from Phuket. Ko Phi seen. The park is open
Phi Don is the only for visitors all year and
island in the group with permanent inhabitants while the generally very busy
smaller Ko Phi Phi Leh is famous as the filming location for during the weekends.
the 2000 movie “The Beach”. Travelers go here enjoy the
beaches and to participate in a variety of water recreation
activities, such as snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking.
As a result of the masses of tourists, Ko Phi Phi is becoming
less and less attractive but for now it is still a very beautiful
place to visit.  Wat Arun

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