Here are some of Thailand's Top Tourist Destinations listed below.

North Thailand

Chaing Mai

Chiang Mai, a city surrounded by a ring of mountains, has weathered seven hundred years of fascinating history. Chiang Mai has its own very distinctive culture, arts, festivals, and traditions as well as an exciting mix of local, ethnic as well as expatriate communities from all over the world. It has been voted one of the top destinations to live in Asia and is a modern and cosmopolitan city, while not having lost its traditional old charm.

Chaing Rai

Chiangrai is the most northern province of Thailand. The Chiangrai Province is bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north, Laos on the east, Phayao and Lampang on the south and Chiangmai on the southwest. Chiangrai is about 785 km from Bangkok and 182 km from Chiangmai and can be reached by plane (Chiang Rai International Airport) or by bus.
Chiangrai was built in 1262 by King Mengrai. King Mengrai himself was the founder of the Kingdom of Lanna. Chiangrai was occupied by Burma between 1648 and 1786. After that Chiangrai became a part of Thailand again.
The most important attractions of Chiangrai province are: Phra That Doi Tung, Chiang Saen National Museum, The Golden Triangle, Doi Mae Salong, The border town Maesai, Pu Kaeng Waterfall, Hill Tribes, Elephant Riding, Rafting and much more.

Central Thailand

Bangkok

Bangkok or Krung Thep which means the City of Angels was constructed in 1782 or 224 years ago.Presently, Bangkok has approximately 10 million population and it is considered one of the biggest cities in the world.
Some of Bangkoks main attractions and cultural heritage sites include the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of the Dawn, Chao Phraya River and canals (once Venice of the East), shopping paradise, excellent seafood and local dishes, superb seaside resorts and good accommodation, extensive tours all over the country, Thai boxing, Thai classical dances, golfing, and many other great entertainments and things to do and visit.

Ayutthaya

76km (47 miles) N of Bangkok, Ayutthaya is one of Thailand's historical highlights. Many travelers take the day tour from Bangkok, which allows about 3 hours at the sites, but for folks with an interest in archaeological ruins, Ayutthaya justifies an overnight or more.From its establishment in 1350 by King U-Thong (Ramathibodi I) until its fall to the Burmese in 1767, Ayutthaya was Thailand's capital and home to 33 kings and numerous dynasties. At its zenith and until the mid-18th century, Ayutthaya was a majestic city with three palaces and 400 splendid temples on an island threaded by canals ## a site that mightily impressed European visitors.Then, in 1767, after a 15-month siege, the town was destroyed by the Burmese and today there are but groups of crumbling ruins and rows of headless Buddhas where once an empire thrived. The temple compounds are still awe-inspiring even in disrepair and a visit here is memorable and a good beginning for those drawn to the relics of history. (Fun note: don't miss the Buddha head lodged in the tree trunk at Wat Mahatat, quite unique).The architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer, or ancient Cambodian style, and early Sukhothai style. Cactus-shaped obelisks, called prangs, denote Khmer influence and look something like the famous towers of Angkor Wat. The more pointed stupas are ascribed to Sukhothai. If you've just arrived and have confined your stay to Bangkok, you might note similarities with the riverside Wat Arun, an 18th-century structure that was built in the so-called Ayutthaya style, a melding of Sukhothai Buddhist influences and Hindu-inspired Khmer motifs.

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