Thailand has evolved from a backpacker’s favourite to become one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It is a fascinating country with an amazing history and culture and an attractive climate for visitors. There are plenty of good reasons to visit Thailand but here are just five overarching ones.

Bask on the Beaches

As well as an extensive coastline, Thailand has a large number of islands in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. This affords the country a host of magnificent and pristine beaches. With the gorgeous warm weather, Thailand is a tropical paradise. It is a suitable destination for all ages with a terrific range of accommodation to suit all, including multi-generational parties such as the Lancaster Bangkok Family Rooms.

Indulge in the Culture and History

As a Buddhist country, Thailand is full of ornate temples, pagodas, and statues. The country is full of Buddha statues of all sorts in great variety and there are more than 40,000 unique temples. The people are very welcoming and hospitable – it isn’t for nothing that Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles – and will gladly help and encourage you to learn more about their country and its culture and history.

Food is More than Mere Sustenance

Thai food has come to be regarded as one of the world’s great cuisines and food is an integral part of a holiday. Don’t be tempted to seek out the familiar foods from home. Sample the delights of Thai street food, sold from small stalls that pop up everywhere but especially in places that come alive at night. You might even attend a Thai cooking class to learn how to create authentic dishes when you’re back home.

Experience the Wildlife

There are plenty of wildlife adventures to be had to get up close and personal with some of the fascinating animals of Thailand. You can bathe with elephants in Elephant Hills, visit Koh Tao for whale watching, and Khao Sok National Park search out the gibbons.

Entertainment for All

Thailand caters for all kinds of holidaymaker. There are plenty of activities in the cities and around the beaches. If you want to pursue urban entertainments, towns and resorts are full of options from floating markets to water parks. The beaches offer plenty of water sports as well as parties and live events. There is great nightlife to be enjoyed all over.

Thailand truly is the destination for a holiday of a lifetime.