Things to see in Thailand

430 places worth seeing in Thailand on an illustrated map: Ban Chiang, Grand Palace, Bangkok National Museum, Great Buddha of Thailand and Lumphini Park, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Ban Chiang Ban Chiang, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, gained international attention after the discovery of ancient burial grounds, pottery,
Grand Palace The official residence of the King of Thailand, though the king does not live here. On the grounds of the palace is the Temple of the Emeral
Bangkok National Museum The National Museum took over the Front Palace grounds, a former royal palace built in the 18th century just like the Grand Palace. The grou
Great Buddha of Thailand The largest statue in Thailand, standing at 92 meters, constructed in 2008. The statue is located in Wat Muang which has many temples and ex
Lumphini Park A rare expanse of public greenery in the heart of the city, it was once property of King Rama VI, who issued a royal command to turn the are
Democracy Monument Completely occupying a roundabout on a major thoroughfare is the Democracy Monument. Its distinguishing features are the four 'wings' which
Erawan Shrine A Hindu shrine that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu creation god Brahma.
Phanom Rung historical park Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the God Shiva. It's an atmospheric pile in pretty good condition set on top of an exti
Vimanmek Mansion Touted as the world's largest golden teak building, this palace was the home of King Rama V in the early 20th century. It was built as a sum
Dusit Palace PERMANENTLY CLOSED! Sometimes called New Royal City, Dusit Park, Dusit Garden, or simply Dusit, is a complex of palaces and royal residences
Doi Suthep A ride for the temples and sunset to Doi Suthep is a rewarding trip with great views of the city. Most tourists will end up at Wat Phrathat
Sanam Luang When Rattanakosin was established as Siam's capital, King Rama I designed this vast open field between the northern wall of the Grand Palace
Phimai historical park The Khmer temples are among the best-preserved in Thailand and similar (if much smaller) than those at Angkor Wat. Parts of the park are old
Wat Phra Sing Probably Chiang Mai's best-known temple, housing the Phra Singh image, completed between 1385 and 1400. Of most historical interest is the W
Victory Monument This monument was constructed in 1941 by military dictator Plaek Pibulsongkhram to commemorate the 59 Thais who lost their lives in the shor
Assumption Cathedral The Assumption Cathedral is the main Roman Catholic church of Bangkok. The original building at this place was the brainchild of French miss
Phra Pathommachedi Towering over the low-rises of central Nakhom Pathom, at 120 m this massive brick stupa is the largest in the world. It also makes a respect
Dusit Zoo The zoo is an excellent destination for families and children. It is a lush and green zoo with many flowers, trees and ponds. A fun activity
Sanctuary of Truth This huge ancient-style wooden temple is by the sea at Laem Ratchawet, north Pattaya. The entrance is at Soi 12, Na Kluea Rd. The Sanctuary
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace Bang Pa-In used to be a riverine island. When King Prasat Thong became the Ayutthaya king (1630–1655), he had the Chumphon Nikayaram Temple
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Visitors can interact with different kinds of arts, such as performance arts, music, painting and film, in various ways. On display are more
Prasat Sikhoraphum A set of temple ruins in a quiet surroundings.
Tham Luang The infamous cave where a youth football team (12 players plus a coach) was trapped for more than two weeks in 2018. The team was successful
Chiang Mai Zoo A large park with over 400 species of animals, extremely popular with Thai tourists, and long queues may be encountered during Thai holidays
Nong Han Lake With a depth of three to eight metres, the lake supports agriculture, livestock farming, and a fishery. There are more than 20 islets in the
Safari World Safari World is Bangkok's greatest open zoo and leisure park. The 300-acre complex comprises a safari park that is populated by African and
Suan Pakkad Palace This complex of five Thai-style houses was once the residence of one of Thailand's leading art collectors, Prince Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga.
Erawan Museum The most noticeable landmark in this area is the three-headed elephant. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and pricel
Erawan waterfall Contenders for the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, and a must-see if time and budget allow. The falls are composed of seven tiers, al
Elephant Nature Park A renowned sanctuary for rescued and abused elephants, established in 1996 by Lek Chailert, a native Thai woman who has become an internatio
Prang Sam Yot A Khmer-style temple known for its three linked towers.
Benjakitti Park When the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly moved all its factory operations to Chiang Rai in 2008, the lake and some adjoining land that were part o
Holy Rosary Church Portuguese descendants of the early traders in Ayutthaya first settled at the other bank of the river in Thonburi (at the site of the Santa
Ramayana Water Park With a total size of more than 18 ha (45 acres / 102 rai), this is one of Asia’s biggest water parks. The park, which is designed as a moder
Wiang Kum Kam This ancient city was built in the 13th century CE by King Meng Rai to be the first capital city of Lanna. But it flooded every year so he d
Phraya Nakhon Cave Phraya Nakhon (or Phra Thi Nang Khuha Kharuhat) in the cave which is a Thai-style pavilion. It was first built during the reign of King Chul
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Thailand's oldest and foremost botanical garden. Dedicated to the conservation of Thai flora, it holds collections of, and carries out resea
Royal Thai Air Force Museum An oddball collection of planes and helicopters ranging from WW1 era biplanes to a JAS Gripen jet fighter with some being the last of their
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum Most treasures of Ayutthaya were stolen, burnt and melted by armies or treasure hunters. Some pieces survived though and are exhibited at th
Damnoen Saduak floating market It shows the people's lifestyle and the importance of the river as a mean of commerce. The vendors paddle their boats up and down the waterw
Sanam Chandra Palace Previously summer residence for King Rama VI. Right in front of the palace is a monument of Yah Leh, his beloved dog. Also wander around the
Chiang Mai National Museum The history of Chiang Mai.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception This Catholic cathedral is the largest in Thailand. Built in 1909, it is of neo-Gothic architectural style. The original spires were taken d
Phaya Thai Palace The Phaya Thai Palace has been built by King Rama VI, who lived here from 1919 during the last years of his reign. After his death, the pala
Benjasiri Park This compact park was built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. It features a huge sculpture of a commemorative co
Sriracha Tiger Zoo Si Racha Tiger Zoo has up to 400 Bengal tigers as well as other animals on show.
Museum of Contemporary Art Five floors house a collection of hundreds of pieces of painting and sculpture illustrating the development of Thai art since Western art co
Santa Cruz Church The Santa Cruz Church is an interesting Catholic church right at the banks of the Chao Phraya River. After the fall of Ayutthaya by a Burmes
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery This is the final resting place of 6,982 POWs who gave their lives for the construction of the Death Railway to Burma. All POWs at this site
San Phra Kan The site of a small shrine, the remains of a Khmer prang, a few stalls and lots of monkeys. The stalls sell offerings to be dedicated at the

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