{"id":5585,"date":"2017-11-09T15:39:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T19:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parksleepfly.com\/blog\/?p=5585"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:21:39","slug":"a-tour-of-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/a-tour-of-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tour of Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--\n<span id=\"mce_marker\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\"><\/span><span id=\"__caret\">_<\/span><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #111111; background-color: #ffffff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #111111; background-color: #ffffff; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}\n--><\/style>\n<p>Thailand is a beautiful and diverse country where ancient ruins meet modern cities. Since November through February are the best months to visit, we&#8217;ve scoped out some notable spots. Here&#8217;s a little tour of Thailand to inspire your next trip.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5596\" alt=\"Thailand\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Thailand.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Bangkok<\/strong> is Thailand\u2019s capital and largest city. Come here for a lively nightlife scene, beautiful shrines, and lots and lots of Buddhas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5597\" alt=\"Bangkok_skyline\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bangkok_skyline.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6770481335987934\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9163076448\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5601\" alt=\"Taxi_inBangkok\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Taxi_inBangkok.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5598\" alt=\"bangkok_grand_palace\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bangkok_grand_palace.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5603\" alt=\"wat_pho1\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/wat_pho1.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5600\" alt=\"Bangkok_statues\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bangkok_statues.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Visiting the markets in <strong>Samut Songkhram<\/strong>\u00a0makes a great day-trip from Bangkok, especially the Amphawa Floating Market and the Maeklong Railway Market. Pick up some local produce or indulge in Thailand\u2019s amazing street food.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5607\" alt=\"Amphawa_Floating_Market\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Amphawa_Floating_Market.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5609\" alt=\"River_Market2\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/River_Market2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5608\" alt=\"Maeklong_Railway_Market_inSamut_Songkhram\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Maeklong_Railway_Market_inSamut_Songkhram.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Rail is a great way to get around Thailand &#8211; If you really want an adventure, try \u201c<strong>Death Railway<\/strong>\u201d; a railway built around cliffs during WWII that took the lives of over 100,000 laborers. Yikes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5593\" alt=\"Death_Railway\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Death_Railway.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Want to be one with nature? <strong>Khao Sok National Park<\/strong> is a nature preserve that immerses you in the rainforest and can be explored via hiking or kayaking.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5610\" alt=\"Khao_Sok_National_Park_inKhlong_Sok\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Khao_Sok_National_Park_inKhlong_Sok.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>To get away from it all, visit <strong>Koh Lipe<\/strong> island, near Malaysia\u2019s border.\u00a0 It is a paradise island known for its sandy beaches and grass-roofed bungalows.\u00a0 You can only get to Koh Lipe via boat, and there are no cars on the island. It\u2019s so tiny though, walking is the perfect form of transportation!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5611\" alt=\"Koh_Lipe_car_free_island\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Koh_Lipe_car_free_island.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>For a true resort experience, the <strong>Phi Phi Islands<\/strong> have it all from sailing, diving and rock climbing to sunbathing on the beach. Each island offers a different experience, so island hopping is a must. Fun fact: Koh Phi Phi Leh is the island where \u2018The Beach\u2019 was filmed featuring Leonardo Di Caprio.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5613\" alt=\"Phi_Phi_Islands1\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Phi_Phi_Islands1.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6770481335987934\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9163076448\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5612\" alt=\"Phi_Phi_Islands\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Phi_Phi_Islands.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The number of Buddhist temples in Thailand are endless. Here are a few notable ones:<\/p>\n<p><em>In central Thailand, <strong>Wat Mahathat<\/strong> is a restored Buddhist temple that is part of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It is famous for its Buddha head intertwined in tree roots.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5614\" alt=\"Phra_Nakhon_Si_Ayutthaya\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Phra_Nakhon_Si_Ayutthaya.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5615\" alt=\"wat_mahathat_Ayutthaya1\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/wat_mahathat_Ayutthaya1.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Wat Pha Sorn Kaew<\/strong> is a temple in north-central Thailand and is one of the most unique and exquisite temples in the region.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5616\" alt=\"Wat_Pha_Sorn_Kaew\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wat_Pha_Sorn_Kaew.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>In northern Thailand sits <strong>Wat Rong Khun,<\/strong> also known as \u201cThe White Temple\u201d.\u00a0 Its modern design is unusual but is what makes this temple special.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5617\" alt=\"Wat_Rong_Khun_hands\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wat_Rong_Khun_hands.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5618\" alt=\"Wat_Rong_Khun_white_temple\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wat_Rong_Khun_white_temple.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand is a beautiful and diverse country where ancient ruins meet modern cities. 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