After spending almost a year living and traveling all over Thailand, it’s safe to say, we know this country pretty well. The whole reason behind these bucket lists is to help people plan and make the most out of their trip by not missing out on the ultimate highlights that a country can offer.
Thailand is a place with stunning beaches, colorful and unique festivals, incredible food (omg the food!!) and interesting culture. While the majority of Thailand is built to cater to tourists, there are still some hidden gems waiting to be discovered. So without further ado, here is my guide to the ultimate Thailand bucket list composed of MUST NOT MISS things to do while in the land of smiles.
Bucket List: Things to Do in Bangkok & Central Thailand
Bangkok and the rest of Central Thailand is a very busy region, so full of energy and life. While Bangkok is a big metropolitan city, however, if you venture just a little bit further, you will be pleasantly surprised with quiet neighborhoods and pleasant historical gold mines like the UNESCO heritage sites in Ayutthaya or the beautiful wildlife by Khao Yai National Park.
Visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok and marvel at the intricately designed temples and palaces.
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Although I am a self-confessed island girl, my partner and I spent a good 7 months living in Northern Thailand. The city of walled gated city of Chiang Mai became home and the mountains became our playground as we filled our weekends with trips to nearby lakes and mountains. Naturally, I could write an entire article just talking about the many MUST dos while in Chiang Mai, here are a few of the ones that top my list.
Whilst very touristy, the hopping from one Thai island to the next is nothing short of amazing. Although only the main islands are frequented by tourists, there are actually loads of other incredible beaches in Thailand which are worth discovering and venturing out to. So if you’re the type that loves the sun, the sea, and frolicking from one palm-fringed island to the next, here are few things that you can’t miss out on doing while cruising down the Gulf of Thailand or by the Andaman Sea.
While of course, you can’t possibly see and do everything during your trip, hopefully, this list has gotten you excited and inspired to start planning a trip of a lifetime. If you’re looking for more adventurous activities in Thailand, don’t forget to check out our fully covered Thailand Adventure Guide featuring the best adventures in the country as well as sample itineraries.
Anna is a co-founder of Adventure in You and has been traveling the world for the last 9 years, living in 5 different continents. She is passionate about giving destination advice, entrepreneurship, outdoor travel and discovering good food while on the road. Her expertise on travel, gear, and building businesses have been featured on Foundr, Business Insider, Forbes, Yahoo! Travel and more.
4 thoughts on “Thailand Bucket List: Guide to Exploring the Best of Thailand”
In Thailand, there are many things to do. Indeed, you can write large bucket list of places to visit and what to see. The most unforgettable place for me, was in Chiang Mai. I researched it with the help of rented motorcycles from Catmotors company, so this is my advice to you if you are going to visit these places in the north sight of the country. Also, on their web-site there are routes that I used for my travel, I hope for many of people my experience will be useful !
In Thailand, there are many things to do. Indeed, you can write large bucket list of places to visit and what to see. The most unforgettable place for me, was in Chiang Mai. I researched it with the help of rented motorcycles from Catmotors company, so this is my advice to you if you are going to visit these places in the north sight of the country. Also, on their web-site there are routes that I used for my travel, I hope for many of people my experience will be useful !
Great Guide for Thailand! It exploring many things about Thailand and it is useful before planning any trip. Good to Read.
Thanks!
Glad it was useful @nitinkhannaportland:disqus 🙂 When are you heading to Thailand?
Not Sure! But hopefully at the end of this year.