Touring Thailand

There are many wondrous places tourists enjoy visiting throughout all the regions of Thailand. You'll find monuments to the King, his Queen, and his mother, ancient ruins, Buddhist temples, landmark mountains and island beaches. Wherever you decide to go in Thailand, expect to be greeted by warm smiles and welcoming natives. For a comprehensive list of attractions, click here.

The image to the right is a stupa, or funerary monument, for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. On her passing, her remains will be buried here. Across from this stupa is a similar one for King Rama IX. They are both located at the summit of Thailand's highest peak, Doi Inthanon, in the north.

Doi Dung is the national park mountain estate locale of the King's mother, also in Northern Thailand. "Dung" translates as flag, which you can see hanging from the posts in this image, and "doi" translates as mountain. Not only is the architecture of the estate magnificent, the mountain view should not be missed.

The ancient ruins of Ayutthaya are all that remain of Thailand's former capital city, destroyed by Burmese invaders in 1767. The tale of the city's last battle is an epic one, perhaps only bested by the earlier legend of Queen Suriyothai, who died in 1528 while defending her beloved King Mahachakrapat. To learn more about it, click on the image to the right.

Buddhist temples can be found everywhere throughout Thailand. Because Buddhism is such an intrinsic part of Thai culture, temples are necessary facilitators of social life. Tourists will be awed by the beauty of Thailand's temples, but beware - these are consecrated monuments, not merely architectural achievements. If you're uncertain of Thai customs regarding Buddhism, click on either image to the left to learn more.

The Grand Palace grounds contain both the magnificent patriarchal estate of King Rama IX and his personal temple, Wat Phra Kaew, known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Its location in central Bangkok makes it an easy stop for travelers entering the country via airplane. Click on the image to the right to learn more about the Grand Palace.

No trip to the Northern region of Thailand would be complete without paying a visit to Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak. This mountain is actually considered to be the southernmost peak of the Himalayas, to the northwest in Myanmar, Bhutan and Tibet. Doi Inthanon is 2,565 meters (roughly 1.6 miles) above sea level.

Ko Samui is one of many lovely Thai islands, famed for their tropical beauty. Located on the eastern shore of Southern Thailand, Ko Samui features lush jungles and aquamarine waters. The nightclubs and company of ladies are also well known.

View From A Peak On Ko Samui, Looking Down At A Lagoon

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