Discover peaceful destinations in Thailand

(Fatherland) - Thailand is welcoming its most vibrant tourist season ever. The series "The White Lotus" season 3 with the participation of Lisa (BLACKPINK) has caused the number of tourists to Thailand to increase sharply, especially to the places where the film was filmed.

Popular destinations such as Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok are expected to quickly fill up with tourists in the coming summer months.

Of course, the land of golden temples still has many beautiful, peaceful places away from the crowds, where visitors can fully enjoy the beauty of Thai culture.

Below are the most ideal destinations suggested by AFAR travel magazine for tourists:

Klong Wan – Hidden Gem on the Gulf of Thailand

The peaceful seaside village of Klong Wan with majestic limestone mountains. Photo: Shutterstock

Nestled in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, the seaside village of Klong Wan offers tranquility with its majestic limestone cliffs and white sand beaches. Spend some time trekking the stunning cliffs, then visit Hat Wanakorn National Park, a great place to snorkel and see rare fish and marine life.

In the evening, you cannot miss Prachuap Khiri Khan night market, where there are countless attractive dishes such as vermicelli sausages and crispy fried sweet potato cakes.

Khao Yai – Wild place with free elephants

Just two hours drive from Bangkok, Khao Yai National Park is one of Thailand’s oldest and largest protected areas, covering more than 2,000 square kilometres of jungle, grasslands and majestic waterfalls. It is also home to wild elephants and many rare species such as otters, pig-tailed macaques and red-tailed warblers.

Wild elephants move in a herd on a road in Khao Yai National Park Photo: PlanetWare

For a chance to see elephants in the wild, join a one- to three-day safari tour. And don’t forget to visit Haew Suwat Waterfall – a famous landmark that appeared in the movie The Beach (2000) .

Ayutthaya – Heritage in the heart of Thailand

Just a two-hour drive from Bangkok, the historic city of Ayutthaya takes visitors back in time to the 14th century at the Ayutthaya Historical Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Temple with walls on both sides containing meditating Buddha statues Photo: Internet

Visiting Ayutthaya, visitors cannot miss Wat Yai Chai Mongkol - an ancient temple standing out with its gilded Buddha statue and massive stupa.

To fully explore the complex, consider booking a private tour with tour companies like Abercrombie & Kent, which offers an eight-hour itinerary that combines visits to Ayutthaya and Bangkok.

Chiang Mai – The busiest night market in the North

As the capital of the ancient Lanna kingdom, Chiang Mai is famous for its Chiang Mai Night Bazaar – a bustling market stretching over 1.6 km with hundreds of handicraft stalls and attractive street food.

Here you can enjoy steamed crab, pad thai or signature spicy sausages, while discovering exquisite handicrafts such as wooden furniture, Thai silk and unique resin jewelry.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - a shopping paradise and nightlife experience in Thailand. Photo: Cktravels

Not only is it a shopping paradise, the night market also offers many live performances, creating a bustling atmosphere. If you want to enjoy a luxurious stay, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is the perfect choice. If you love classic boutique spaces, consider 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai.

Koh Panyee – Floating village in the middle of majestic nature

Located in Ao Phang Nga National Park , Koh Panyee is a 200-year-old floating village. Today, it is home to over 400 households, fish farms and popular seafood restaurants.

Koh Panyee floating village. Photo: Backpackadventures

Want a taste of local flavours? Don’t miss Floating Restaurant, Panyi Seafood Restaurant or Panyee Muteara, which specialise in hearty Thai stir-fries and aromatic seafood curries.

If interested in local culture, visitors can also rent a kayak from Panyee Travel to explore the village and the unique floating football field – a structure built from recycled wood in 1986 for the FIFA World Cup./.

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