For travel enthusiasts, here are some incredible and unseen destinations of 2023, complete with stunning views and delightful atmospheres. These are must-visit spots for this year.
1. Phu Lan Kha National Park: Chaiyaphum
This park has been registered as a Dark Sky Conservation Area in Thailand (Amazing Dark Sky in Thailand). It’s a place for learning and eco-tourism combined with astronomy.
Don’t Miss: Romantic stargazing at night, sea of mist at Pha Hua Nak, a rock protruding from the mountain
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2. Wat Luang Khun Win: Chiang Mai
An ancient temple over 700 years old, located on a high mountain in a deep forest. The peaceful atmosphere is surrounded by lush nature and the devotion of Buddhists. It’s best to travel here by pickup truck or use local transport services.
Don’t Miss: Lanna-style wooden temple, intricate and strong-looking Naga stucco carvings
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3. Pulau Jelapi: Pattani
A province many have yet to visit, but it offers plenty of interesting sites! Especially Pulau Jelapi, a diver’s paradise recognized as the miraculous island of the lower Gulf of Thailand with rich ecosystems and unique coral reefs.
Don’t Miss: Beautiful pink gorgonians, various species of fish that attract divers, 360-degree ocean view around the island
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4. Rayong Botanical Garden: Rayong
An eco-tourism site featuring wetlands and melaleuca forests. It’s a place for relaxation and learning, helping to prevent coastal erosion and serving as a habitat for various endangered species over an area of 2,500 rai.
Don’t Miss: Morning and evening sunlight filtering through tree branches, walking on floating grass, boating through a thousand-year-old melaleuca forest
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5. Elephant World Surin: Surin
The most comprehensive elephant-themed attraction! It includes elephant shows, a museum, and a brick observation tower with a red brick color reminiscent of a trip to Egypt.
Don’t Miss: Brick Observation Tower with open views, Elephant Museum resembling a mix of a pyramid and a labyrinth
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6. Phu Phra: Loei
A rare sight with 1,250 seated Buddha statues beautifully arranged on a high mountain, allowing people to pay their respects. It’s an awe-inspiring religious tourism site.
Don’t Miss: Viewpoint for sunrise and sunset at the same spot
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7. The Windmill Khao Kho: Phetchabun
A windmill project on a high hill offering extensive views of the landscape. Experience the natural surroundings and the cool, fresh air of Khao Kho, with strawberry fields lining the hills.
Don’t Miss: Taking photos with windmills on the high hill, walking through strawberry fields, breathing in fresh ozone
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8. Ao Tha Lane: Krabi
A small bay surrounded by large limestone mountains and lush forests, with pristine mangroves and a world-famous natural kayaking route.
Don’t Miss: Kayaking along the magnificent 4-6 km route, exploring the canyon with towering cliffs, historically used as a shelter from monsoons and tsunamis
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9. Koh Pah: Phang Nga
A unique and beautiful island in the middle of the sea, resembling a split sea. The sandbar is visible only during low tide, when visitors can take a boat to explore.
Don’t Miss: Crystal clear water, snorkeling to see coral and fish, boat tours of 3 islands that merge into one during low tide with a sandbar almost 1 square kilometer long
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10. Thung Kamang: Chaiyaphum
A natural grassland on a high hill within Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, spanning over 5,000 rai. It’s surrounded by evergreen and pine forests with a central meadow home to various wildlife, creating a beautiful safari view.
Don’t Miss: Wildlife spotting, forest trekking with a Thai safari feel, getting close to rare animals like deer, barking deer, peacocks, pheasants, and more, morning mist with sunlight cutting through the golden grasslands
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