20 Things to do in Thailand
While Thailand is justly famous
for its wealth of Buddhist Temples,
the holiest of holies is the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
If you’re looking for another taste of Thai culture, seasoned
with tradition, take a cooking class in a five star hotel, or take
in a classical theatre performance at a renovated art-deco theatre
in the capital.
Lovers of sports and the great
outdoors will not be starved for choice. There’s abseiling
down a gushing waterfall in the country’s biggest national
park; there’s elephant-back riding in the mountainous and verdant
north; and plenty of sunken pleasures await aquanauts in the supremely
scenic, national marine parks of the Andaman
Sea. Then again, you could have a ball playing golf at seaside
resorts like Hua Hin and the ever-popular
island of Phuket. Or learn the ropes
of Muai Thai kick-boxing at a
resort on Ko Samui.
But there are plenty of less strenuous options. Find some peace
of mind by doing a Buddhist-style meditation retreat at a forest
monastery. Tune up your body with a healthy detox programme at a
beachside resort. For a shopping spree of epic proportions, head
for that behemoth of a bazaar – the Weekend Market in Bangkok.
To make tracks into the past of ancient Siam’s glorious Kingdoms
and World War II history, hop aboard the legendary and luxurious
Eastern-Oriental Express.
Of course you’ll discover thousands more side dishes and appetizers
to make your vacation – or return trip – a smorgasbord
of excitement and relaxation. But these 20 astonishing and truly
satisfying ‘main courses’ need to be fully savoured.
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