Thailand: 10 reasons to visit and fall in love

1. Stunning nature

Resorts popular with beachgoers, as well as rapidly developing large industrial cities, unfortunately, do not impress with their ecological background. Therefore, to find truly pristine natural corners of Thailand, venture off the beaten path. The most crowded (and not the cleanest) region of Thailand is the east, with Pattaya and Rayong. In contrast, the cleanest sea with amazing flora and landscapes virtually untouched by humans can be found in the Far South, in the Similan Islands National Park and Ang Thong Marine Park in the Gulf of Siam — go there and you will see Thailand in all its natural beauty.

2. Thai cuisine

Thai cuisine can also make you fall in love at first bite! Americans, for example, have long been hooked on their version of Thai food—it's quite versatile, not too expensive, and incredibly delicious. Another indisputable advantage of authentic Thai cuisine is that it can safely be classified as healthy food.

Local and seasonal ingredients are used in cooking, and Thai people themselves hardly ever suffer from excess weight and live quite long lives — perhaps the secret lies in their diet? We recommend visiting one of the many street food festivals if possible, as well as buying plenty of fresh fruit for next to nothing.

3. Thai friendliness

Even travelers who have only been to Thailand once note the warmth and friendliness of the locals.

Everyone knows about the gender diversity that reigns in Thailand, so here's the thing: no one discriminates against or humiliates people regardless of their gender (natural or acquired), and the same attitude applies to anyone who stands out from the crowd. It is also easy to see that Thai people approach everything with humor: many signs in public places are duplicated in English and even Russian, so you can easily appreciate the local entrepreneurial creativity.

4. Climate

The weather in Thailand very rarely presents its guests with unpleasant surprises. Thanks to its favorable location, the local climate is characterized by its uniformity and mildness.

The coolest season of the year has no sudden temperature changes and is relatively short. At the end of summer and beginning of autumn (depending on the region), the rainy season traditionally begins, but at this time, you can replace beach holidays with sightseeing tours.

5. Thailand's beaches

Undoubtedly, one of Thailand's national treasures. There are many of them here, and they maintain a fairly high standard in terms of cleanliness and beauty. The most famous ones are in Phuket, Krabi, and Samui.

Here you can find both well-maintained private beaches and miles of "wild" sandy coastline, which can serve as an excellent refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. Incidentally, the cult film "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed in Thailand.

6. Low prices

Life in Thailand is relatively inexpensive. This is probably why more and more people who want a change of scenery are flocking here, and this is one of the country's undeniable advantages.

For example, for the price of a room in a 3-star hotel in Paris, you can afford a full 5-star hotel in Thailand. Food, technology, and even communication services are just as cheap here.

7. Culture and spirituality

Thailand is an incredibly spiritual country, and this is evident not only in the many magnificent and diverse Buddhist temples, but also in the special attitude of the Thai people towards life.

Time passes slowly and leisurely here, and kindness and love for all living things are the main personal qualities of the locals. Those who have visited Thailand say that even people who are far from religion sooner or later become imbued with the Thai way of life and find their happiness in it.

8. Nightlife

After sunset, life in Thailand does not stop; on the contrary, it begins to take on new colors.

And it's not just about nightclubs and brothels. It's not hard to find a shop that's open, a cheap massage parlor, a special night market, or a fair, even at night.

9. Bangkok

Bangkok is unique. Today, this large, distinctive metropolis is often compared to the most popular cities in the world, such as London or New York. It is developing at a crazy pace and, despite its crowdedness, joyfully welcomes new guests.

The glass and concrete buildings here blend well with the classic spiritual shrines, and the desire to keep up with the times does not detract from its famous exoticism.

10. Spirit of freedom

The very name of the country comes from the word "thai" — "freedom," and, believe me, it fully lives up to its name. Thailand is a place of complete freedom of opinion, religion, way of thinking, and so on. Here, no one will look askance at a person dressed in an unusual way, and the most creative projects are realized right here. For example, where else would a fast food restaurant called "Hitler" take root? Thais are not afraid to "walk on the edge."