Top 10 must-see attractions in Thailand

1. Wat Po Wat Po is famous for its 150-foot reclining Buddha. This temple houses many Buddha statues, ranking first in the country. If tourists want to learn traditional Thai massage, Wat Pho is the first choice.

2. National Museum (National Museum) The National Museum located on Napada Road has the largest number of exhibits in the country, ranking first in the country. The museum displays many historical artifacts, including Buddhist statues, textiles, ceramics, musical instruments and weapons. There are foreign language tour guides at 9:30 every Tuesday to Thursday.

3. Dusit Palace Park There are many palaces in Dusit Royal Park, including the prestigious Vimarnmaek Teak Mansion, the largest teak building in the world, which contains a collection of royal antiques.

4. Wat Aroon The Wat Aroon built in the 19th century is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The outer wall of the main tower of this temple is decorated with mosaics made of Chinese porcelain fragments. It is extremely shaped. Spectacular.

5. Wat Traimit, Chinatown (Wat Traimit, Chinatown) Bangkok's Chinatown, built in 1782, is located in a narrow alley, and the roads and markets on both sides of the alley are incredibly congested. There is a 10-foot-tall golden Buddha statue in the Golden Buddha Temple. Pahula, northwest of Chinatown, is an Indian community.

6. Lumphini Park. Lumphini Park, named after the birthplace of Buddha, is the only green space in the center of Bangkok—it has an artificial lake and lawn. There are people doing Tai Chi there every morning, people doing aerobics there at ten o'clock in the evening, and prostitutes soliciting business here at night.

7. Jim Thompson’s House, this garden-like traditional wooden courtyard, was once the home of American spy Thompson. Thompson was the founder of Thailand's silk industry. He mysteriously disappeared in Malaysia in 1967. The building mainly houses a collection of antiques and personal items.

8. Mahariamman Temple, an Indian-style temple built in the 1860s, is located on Pitre Road and is also open to non-Hindus. Thailand is deeply influenced by Indian culture, so there are many Hindu temples in Thailand. This one is the most famous one and has a history of more than 100 years. The Kathmandu Gallery near the Mahariamman Temple holds regular photography exhibitions.

9. Tha Pra Chan Bazaar. The riverside market located along the river sells various religious amulets and carvings, including wooden male genitalia and huge brass sculptures that indicate human reproduction. There are several restaurants along the river with beautiful views of the pier, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while tasting local specialties.

10. Wat Pra Kaew and Grand Palace Complex (Wat Pra Kaew and Grand Palace Complex) On the artificial island Ratana Kusin in the Chao Phraya River, there is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Royal Palace Cluster. Within the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the hall where this sacred Buddha statue is located is resplendent with exquisite murals painted on the walls, which is Thailand’s interpretation of the Ramayana. In 1882, British architects designed this majestic hall, which combines the essence of Renaissance architecture and Thai architecture. Also, please note that revealing clothing is prohibited when visiting here.