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9 Stunning Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Thailand

9 Stunning Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Thailand
eyecatcher | Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand

With its bustling cities, gorgeous beaches, and rich cultural history, Thailand is a hot spot for tourists. 

Photo-sharing app EyeEm hosted a Thailand-centric contest that asked photographers to submit their best shots from the streets of this photogenic country.

The results were stunning images that provide a glimpse into what Thailand has to offer.

 1. There are more than 30 airports across the country, but Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport serves the most international travellers.

There are more than 30 airports across the country, but Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport serves the most international travellers. Image: Jan
 Image: Jan

 

2. On May 11, 1949, the country was officially renamed Thailand, which means 'land of the free'. The country was formerly known as Siam.

Image: Basilio Loiacono
Image: Basilio Loiacono

 

3. One traditional Thai dish is red curry, which is made with curry paste cooked in coconut milk. The dish can be prepared with various meats, such as chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Image: Anna Kravtsova
Image: Anna Kravtsova

 

4. Stalls at Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market sell everything from mangoes to fried water bugs.

Image: catwalkphotos
Image: catwalkphotos

 

5. Thailand's national animal is the elephant. Though many elephants have been abused for the sake of tourism over the years, there are many nature parks across the country where tourists can responsibly interact with domesticated elephants.

Image: Jakob Schauer
Image: Jakob Schauer

 

6. Almost 95% of Thai people practice Theravada Buddhism, the official religion of Thailand.

Image: Vincent Huang
Image: Vincent Huang

 

7. Authentic Thai food is a major attraction for tourists.

Image: Thomas Quack
Image: Thomas Quack

 

8. In the 19th century, Bangkok was known as the 'Venice of the East' because of its canals and waterways, which have since been paved over and filled. Bangkok is now a bustling metropolis.

Image: Luca Roggero
Image: Luca Roggero

 

9. 'Fish spas' have become popular in more recent years. Here, salon-goers allow small fish to nibble dead skin off their feet.

Image: Thomas Quack
Image: Thomas Quack

 

 


Source : This is part of an article originally published by Business Insider Australia

Indah Gilang Pusparani

Indah is a researcher at Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Daerah Kota Cirebon (Regional Development Planning and Research Agency of Cirebon Municipality). She covers More international relations, tourism, and startups in Southeast Asia region and beyond. Indah graduated from MSc Development Administration and Planning from University College London, United Kingdom in 2015. She finished bachelor degree from International Relations from University of Indonesia in 2014, with two exchange programs in Political Science at National University of Singapore and New Media in Journalism at Ball State University, USA. She was awarded Diplomacy Award at Harvard World Model United Nations and named as Indonesian Gifted Researcher by Australian National University. She is Researcher at Regional Planning Board in Cirebon, West Java. She previously worked as Editor in Bening Communication, the Commonwealth Parliament Association UK, and diplomacy consulting firm Best Delegate LLC in USA. Less
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