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Everything you need to know to plan a vacation in Thailand
Thailand is a land of golden wats and hill tribe village treks, of riding in tuk-tuks and atop elephants, of pondering the bridge over the River Kwai, » Thailand in a nutshellswimming under waterfalls, chilling on idyllic beaches, and thrilling to the chaos and excitement of Bangkok, one of Asia's most brilliant and rewarding megalopolises. Thailand might be well discovered, but surprisingly this hasn't spoiled it (much). As popular as it gets, as firmly onto the tourist path it strays, Thailand remains a beautifully rich country to explore—and an astounding bargain.
How much does a trip to Thailand cost?
It's hard to get around the high cost of transpacific airfare to get to Thailand. Once you're over there, though, everything is pretty inexpensive...
Top attractions in Thailand
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2. Thai islands - Chill on the beach
3. Chiang Mai - A northern city of 300 temples
4. Hill tribes - Trek to visit the jungle villages of ethnic minorities
5. Ayutthaya - The ancient capital of Siam on a river island
6. Kachanaburi - Of WWII and the Bridge over the River Kwai
7. Chiang Rai - The capital of the Golden Triangle
8. Sukhothai - A medieval city
9. Khao Yai National Park
10. Phuket - Thailand's over-crowded beach capital
Hidden lagoons and jungle treks
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This article was by Reid Bramblett and last updated in April 2011.
All information was accurate at the time.
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