5. Ayutthaya
Ayuthaya was founded in 1350 AD by King U Thong as the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Throughout the centuries, the ideal location between China, India and the Malay Archipelago made Ayutthaya the trading capital of Asia.
4. Koh Chang
Located near the border with Cambodia, Ko Chang is the second largest island in Thailand and the biggest in the Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago. Allow up to 4 hours from Pattaya to drive to the ferry terminal in Trat to reach Koh Chang.
3. Chiang Mai Night Market Chiang Mai is one of the top attractions. The famous Night Bazaar sprawls along several city blocks along footpaths, inside buildings and temple grounds.
2. Railay, Krabi
Railay beach (or Rai Leh) is a small peninsula that is only accessible by boat due to the high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access. The beaches here are often featured in the best beaches in the world lists. This area is beautiful and an essential destination to visit.
1. Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants while the smaller Ko Phi Phi Leh is popular as a beach or dive excursion. Tourism on Ko Phi Phi has exploded only very recently, especially after Ko Phi Phi Leh was used as a location for the 2000 movie The Beach.