Thailand Central, People + Religious pictures

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Experience the sights, sounds and smells of this incredible city of contrasts. Expect the unexpected in the place that perfectly balances chaos and calm.

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.

Whether you want to chill on the beach, dance the night away, or simply sit back as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is where you want to be.

Where relaxation meets spectacular nightlife, this buzzing beach resort has everything from energetic water sports to high-end boutique hotels.

Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.

Stroll on quiet beaches, visit colorful temples and enjoy trips to a floating market and elephant sanctuary at this village in northern Pattaya.

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.

Learn about the history of opium and the myriad cultures in this varied region and visit an ancient walled city.

Intriguing and well-preserved images and sculptures from a former empire, including the important Crystal Buddha, decorate the oldest temple in the city.

Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.

Learn about the history of opium and the myriad cultures in this varied region and visit an ancient walled city.

The life and soul of Pattaya’s nightlife, this renowned street is where the party gets started!

For an interesting day trip away from Bangkok, visit this former Thai capital, a historical park with ruins and magnificent statues.

Enjoy magnificent sunsets and watersports, family entertainment, Thai cultural shows and striking views from a lookout at this sweeping beach resort.

Marvel at a golden Buddha image carved into a mountain and admire breathtaking landscapes of fields, lotus-filled ponds and vineyards.

Part art installation, part spiritual shrine, this 100-metre-high architectural feat fuses magnificent wood carvings with an air of religious reverence.

A small but extremely important Thai religious icon sits on a golden pedestal within the ornate Wat Phra Kaew structure on the grounds of the Grand Palace.

Intriguing and well-preserved images and sculptures from a former empire, including the important Crystal Buddha, decorate the oldest temple in the city.

Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Learn about the history of opium and the myriad cultures in this varied region and visit an ancient walled city.

Whether you want to chill on the beach, dance the night away, or simply sit back as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is where you want to be.

Part art installation, part spiritual shrine, this 100-metre-high architectural feat fuses magnificent wood carvings with an air of religious reverence.

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.