From tiny islands to big cities, these are some of the destinations Thai people recommend.

From tiny tropical islands to big cities, these are some of the Thai destinations they love to visit.

The park is home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, leopards, and elephants.

A boat approaching large limestone mountains

A long tail boat in Khao Sok National Park.Credit:Ulf Svane/Travel + Leisure

For the ultimate experience, you could spend the night in a bungalow on Cheow Lan Lake.

This allows you to indulge in spectacular stargazing and catch a sunrise over the glassy water.

Whether you’re looking to unwind or embark on underwater adventures, Koh Lipe delivers an unforgettable tropical escape.

A boat filled people among large limestone mountains

A tour boat in Khao Sok National Park.Ulf Svane/Travel + Leisure

Even for Thai people, one of the main highlights of any trip to Chiang Mai is the cuisine.

People from around the country visit Sukhothai for the full moon in November when the city hostsLoi Krathong.

Also known as the Festival of Lights, attendees celebrate by releasing candle offerings into the river.

A person driving on a road in Koh Lipe

A road on Koh Lipe, Thailand.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure

Two people in a temple

A temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure

Two women walking through the ruins of Ayutthaya

Ruins of Ayutthaya in Thailand.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure

People walking by a temple

A temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure

A prisinte beach on an island in Thailand

A beach on Koh Kood, Thailand.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure

Temples and statue

Temples in Sukhothai, Thailand.Andre Malerba/Travel + Leisure