Krabi Town
While not a must-see sight, this Buddhist temple has some interesting 19th- and 20th-century buildings and a majestic dragon-flanked staircase leading up…
Must-see attractions in Thailand
Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center
Chinatown
The Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center is a small but engaging museum with multimedia exhibits on the history of Bangkok’s Chinatown and its residents.
Chiang Rai Province
An all-day market forms at the southern end of town and unites vendors selling hill-people's handicrafts, shops selling tea and a few basic restaurants.
Phuket
On Ko Sireh's east coast, this slightly scruffy sandy beach has a smattering of seafood restaurants and views out across Ao Phang-Nga's karst islets.
Mae Hong Son Province
The Nature Education Centre in the Tham Lot cave complex has basic displays on the area, as well as exhibits of pottery remains found in the cave.
Phuket Town
A crimson-coloured Sino-Portuguese facade with bright-yellow flourishes, at the heart of old Phuket Town, gives way to this quiet Chinese shrine.
Chiang Mai
The 'Elephant Gate' is the north gate of the old city. A morning fresh market and nighttime food stalls set up daily just outside the gate.
Chiang Mai
A large and colourful wát that comes alive for Dhevo Rohana, a merit-making ceremony during Auk Phansa (Buddhist Lent).
Bangkok
This is a tiny museum – really a small assemblage of religious paraphernalia and knick-knacks – inside Ko Kret's Wat Poramai Yikawat.
Kanchanaburi Province
Immediately west of the old village, this small park has some rusted old machinery and dilapidated buildings from E-Thong's mining days.
Udon Thani Province
This small shady temple 700m southeast of the village features some curious Buddhist art, including many Buddhas covered with coins.
Lampang
A small museum with a display of Lanna artefacts on the grounds of Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao.
Bangkok Region
This museum, run by the Bangkok-based NGO Empower, seeks to destigmatise Thailand's sex industry. Visits by appointment only.
Lampang
A brief but engaging museum that employs multimedia displays to tell the story of the history, people and culture of Lampang.
Samakkee Charity Foundation Temple
Chiang Mai
Full of writhing dragons, Chiang Mai's biggest Chinese temple stands in a huge lot behind the Anusarn Night Bazaar.
Chiang Mai
The weatherboard First Church was built in classic American style in 1868 by the Laos Mission from North Carolina.
Phuket
A wide beach on Rawai's east coast that's OK for swimming and is popular with kitesurfers from November to April.
Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
Banglamphu
This three-storey structure hosts changing exhibitions mostly featuring mixed-media contemporary domestic art.
Lampang
Dating back to 1809, this Buddhist temple is named after Mae Suchada, the central figure in a local legend.
Chiang Mai
Stop by this serene, riverside wát when you're in the area seeking out the city's best kôw soy.
Chiang Mai
These two elephant statues in stucco pavilions were said to have been erected by King Chao Kavila in 1800.
Bangkok
Siam Park City features more than 30 rides and a water park with the largest wave pool in the world.
Khao Yai National Park
Little Nam Tok Kong Kaew sits just 150m from the Khao Yai National Park visitors centre.
Chiang Mai
Historic wát just east of the old city with an ancient-looking mosaic-decorated stupa.
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai's 'main' clock tower lights up at night and is a popular photo opportunity.
Chiang Mai
Housed in the old city post office, this museum has lots of historic Thai stamps.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Phimai city's northern gate, built by King Jayavarman VII in the 13th century.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Phimai city's western gate, built by King Jayavarman VII in the 13th century.
Chiang Mai
The entrance to Chinatown is marked by this traditional Chinese welcome gate.
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