Discover Thainess: Tourism Authority Of Thailand Suggests 12 Hidden Gems Travelers Shouldn’t Miss

Friday, July 17, 2015

Tourism Authority Of Thailand Suggests 12 Hidden Gems Travelers Shouldn’t Miss

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is suggesting 12 hidden gems that travelers should not miss out on when they are in the kingdom, as part of its brand-new ‘Discover Thainess’ project, which intends to highlight the valuable treasures of the country– the people, the culture and society.

TAT Governor Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik stated, “Among the many destinations and points of interests Thailand has to offer, these 12 fascinating provinces of Lampang, Phetchabun, Nan, Buriram, Loei, Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi, Trat, Chanthaburi, Trang, Chumphon and Nakhon Si Thammarat will undoubtedly provide tourists something additional to keep in mind from the trip to the Land of Smiles.”

There are 76 provinces in Thailand, which are assigned into 5 areas: North, Northeast, East, Central, and South. Each province includes distinct cultural, historical and natural tourist attractions. Among them, 10 significant destinations (Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Samui, Hat Yai, and Phang-nga) are presently drawing a variety of tourists from across the world.

The 12 irresistible destinations consist of 2 or three provinces each from the 5 areas of Thailand.

Representing the North are Lampang, where time stands still, Phetchabun, mist shrouded mountains of flowers, and Nan, the most romantic province in Thailand. In the Northeast, 2 charming provinces not to miss are Buriram, where ancient Khmer and modern-day Thai civilizations meet, and Loei, the province with the most enjoyable climate in the nation.

In the Central Plains, two interesting provinces are Samut Songkhram for its unique river-based way of lives and Ratchaburi for its famous art and craft communities. Representing the East are Trat, which has been chosen as a perfect destination to delight in excellent islands and beaches while Chanthaburi is the home of all fruits of Thailand.

In the South, Trang is the location to be for nature and food fans, Chumphon for beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea, and Nakhon Si Thammarat for a range of distinct religious and natural destinations.

The TAT Governor stated, “On top of the 10 significant tourist attractions, these are 12 spots that everyone checking out Thailand should not miss. International tourists may not understand that these secondary tourist destinations offer all the distinctive traditions and cultural tourist attrac