About Thailand
Thailand is often the first overseas holiday for Indian families, and it is easy to see why. Visitors come for gilded temples, island beaches, night markets and friendly service at a very fair price.
Bangkok with Pattaya is the classic short trip, and Phuket or Krabi suit those who want more time by the sea.
Bangkok
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are the city's great sights, so dress modestly. Wat Arun stands on the Chao Phraya, and river boats are the pleasant way to reach it. Chatuchak is the huge weekend market.

Beaches and islands
Pattaya is close to Bangkok and has coral island day trips. Phuket offers the widest choice of hotels, and from Phuket or Krabi, boats head for the Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay.

Chiang Mai and the north
Northern Thailand is cooler and calmer, with hundreds of temples and a walled old town. Choose ethical elephant sanctuaries that do not offer rides. Evening markets here are great for crafts.










