10 best places in Thailand

A Nation in Southeast Asia,Kingdom of Thailand,formerly known as Siam known for its beaches,opulent royal palaces,ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of buddha."Amazing Thailand" a slogan to promote Thailand tourism internationally.

List of 10 places in Thailand;

1. The Grand Palace is situated in the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island,roughly rectangular in shape and it is surrounded by four walls,constructed on May 6,1782 by the order of Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke(Rama I) and opened on 10 of June,1782.The palace has been the official residence of the King of Siam and it is one of Thailand most popular tourist attraction.The palace complex succeeded reigns,many new buildings and structures are added especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama IV).The palace is divided by several quarters,the Temple of the Emerald Buddha,the outer court,middle court,inner court and the Siwalai gardens quarter,the palace is partially open to the public as a museum.
   
2. Khao Yai National Park is located in the western part of Sankamphaeng mountain range,the nearest city is Pak Chong.The park is the third largest park of thailand with more than 2,000 square kilometers land area,establish in 1962.The park attractions include tropical forest,grassland,50 metres hiking and biking trail,3,000 species of plants,300 species of birds,66 species of mammals including the discovery of Indochinese tiger,waterfalls includes the 150m tall Heo Narok falls,Heo Suwak made famous for the film The Beach and Namtok Sarika is popular to the Thais.Other activities in the park are kayaking,rafting,night time wildlife spotlighting,Observation posts at Nong Pak Chee or Mo Sing and Klong Pa Kang-Wang Haew-Dinosaur Footprint.
   
3. Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Yai district,Bangkok.The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna,it is also known as The Temple of Dawn.although the temple existed since before 1656 BE,the temple was abandoned for a long period of time,until Rama II restored and extended the Pagoda to 70m.The central prang which is the main feature of the temple is surrounded by four smallest satellite prang.It can easily access thru to the Chao Phraya river via ferries.
   
4. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada Wat in Chang mai,it is often referred to as Doi Suthep and it is sacred site for many Thai people.The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first stupa was build,the original founding of he temple remains a legend.Overlooking the city from its mountain throne,it is one of northern Thailand most sacred and holiest temple.Wat Phra That attractions are the 309 steps walking uphill to reach the Pagodas or take a tram,within the sites are the padogas,shrines,bells,a museum,statues and the panoramic view of Chang Mai and the surrounding areas.
   
5. Elephant Nature Park is a sanctuary and a rescue center for elephants in Mae Taeng district,Chang Mai.The rehabilitation center was opened in the 1990s with 250 acres(100ha),co-fiunded by Sangduen "lek" Chailert.Today the park has rescued 200 elephants since it started in 1996,they also opened other elephants center,in 2013 the Erawan Elephants Retirement Park opened its doors in southwestern Thailand,elephants park in Suri and Cambodia and still planning to opened a fifth park in Phuket.
   
6. Phi Phi Islands is a group of islands lies 40km south-east of Phuket,a non-volcanic islands largely made of limestones,with an area of 12.25km²(4.73sq mi).Its park of Hat Nopparat Thara-Koko Phi Phi National Park.The largest island of the group is Ko Phi Phi Don,it is the only island in the group with permanent inhabitants.The second largest island is the Ko Phi Phi Lee,consist of steep limestone hills surrounding two swallow bays,Maya and Loh Samah bays,and there is one swallow a fjord like inlet called Pi Ley with a small coral reef entrance.The island became famous when the making of  "The Beach" filmed there.Both islands and other smaller islands can be reached by speedboats or Long-tail boats.Thousands of tourists all over the world flock the islands.
   
7. Sukhothai Historical Park literally known as "Dawn of Happiness" covers the ruins of Sukhothai a Kingdom that exist from 1238 until 1583 in what is now northern Thailand and was declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.The city wall form a rectangular about 2 km east-west by 1.6 km north-south,there are 193 ruins on 70 km of land.Inside the city walls are remains of the royal palace and twenty-six temples.The park is easily toured by bicycles or even on foots.Tousands of tourists visit the ancients Buddha figures,palace buildings and temple ruins.
   
8. Phimai Historical Park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand.Most of the buildings are from the late 11th and 12th centuries old,a Buddhist style temples.The historical park was officially opened on April 12,1989 by princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.Phimai has recently been the base operation of the excavation of Ban Non Wat.
   
9. Dusit Palace is a compound were the royal residents is located,covers a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901.The palace originally called Dusit Garden Palace,eventually became the primary residence of several  Kings of Thailand.The palace covers an area more than 64,000 square metres and it is dotted with gardens,lawns and 13 royal residences.
   
10. Ko Chang a newly developed and second largest island in Thailand also known as Elephant island.Located in Trat Province,Eastern Thailand,with an area of 429 sq km.One of the most beautiful island with long white sandy beaches,the island become part of Mu Ko Chang National Marine Park in 1982 along with surrounding areas.The island vicinity is great for snorkeling,diving and jungle hiking.