CultureWat Arun
Bangkok
The Temple of Dawn stands on the Chao Phraya river, its central tower decorated with colourful porcelain. A short ferry ride crosses from the Grand Palace side.
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Thailand offers great variety for the money. Bangkok is loud, rich and full of temples, the north around Chiang Mai is cooler and greener, and the south is all islands and limestone cliffs. Domestic flights are short and affordable. The two coasts have different rainy seasons, so the best beach depends on the month you travel.
CultureBangkok
The Temple of Dawn stands on the Chao Phraya river, its central tower decorated with colourful porcelain. A short ferry ride crosses from the Grand Palace side.
HistoryAyutthaya
The ruins of a powerful former capital, destroyed in 1767. Hire a bicycle to explore the temples, an easy day trip from Bangkok.
Photo: Evilarry, Public domain
NatureKrabi
Limestone cliffs rise from clear water in the Andaman Sea. Boats run from Phuket and Krabi, and snorkelling is the main attraction.
Photo: Luxure, CC BY 3.0 au
HistorySukhothai
The remains of an early Thai kingdom, with graceful Buddha statues among lotus ponds. It is far quieter than Thailand's better-known sites.
Photo: Khunkay, CC BY-SA 4.0
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