Top 5 Reasons to Visit Thailand Today

 For many of us a vacation can be our much needed solution to stress and depression. Such negatives can stem out of anything from recent break-ups to stress from work and/or education. A vacation can be the perfect getaway from everything back home, especially if you pick a nice, completely different destination... and that is exactly why I picked The Land of Smiles for this list!

  Thailand is basically another word for different. No other place in the world looks or feels like it, not even its neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore. Thailand also has something for everyone of us; if it's beaches you're looking for, look no further, Thailand boasts some of the best beaches we have on our planet! Even Hollywood knows that (see The Beach)! If it's culture and history you're looking for, Thai culture is arguably the most preserved culture of any other nation out there, reason being that Thailand was never actually colonized by any foreign power. If you're the naughty type and it's nightlife and partying that you're looking for, stop looking now, you've found it! Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket amongst other Thai destinations are known around the globe for the party paradise they are for those who love to bathe in loud music, dance, drink, and catch up with the fun they've been missing out on back home. Check out: the Full Moon Party at the islands of Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui.

Of course if you're like me and you want all of that, then Thailand is paradise on Earth.

Now, without further ado, the Top 5 Reasons to Visit Thailand Today:
(in no particular order) 

• Thailand is a tropical country, with dense jungle and ideal weather, this makes it a perfect destination for those adventure lovers amongst us.

Courtesy of Lonely Planet

• Beaches. Thai beaches are unbelievably beautiful, and can be a reason on itself to visit The Land of Smiles.

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• Food. Thai food is known for its distinctive taste and has gathered lots of fans all around the planet. If you liked Thai food in a restaurant in your country, wait till you try it in Thailand! A simple Bangkok street vendor's food is usually better than the best Thai food in your area.
• Nightlife. The nightlife scene in Thailand is both unique and a great way to end the day. You get everything from street and beach side bars to top class Bangkok clubs such as Narz at Sukhumvit Soi 23, Bangkok.
  
  

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•  Culture and history. If you're interested in witnessing an ancient culture that survived unscathed till this very day, Thailand could be the place you're looking for! Thailand has never before been colonized by a foreign power, unlike most, if not all, countries around it.

 By now, you're probably asking yourself how much such a perfect vacation would cost you? Well, Thailand is a very budget-friendly destination. For instance, a Singha Beer at 7/11 would cost you around 20 Bahts (2 AED, or less than US$1). At a venue the price goes up to 40-150 Bahts depending on the restaurant, bar, or club. A stay at a budget hotel would cost from 350 Bahts (35 AED, US$11) to 1200 Bahts (120 AED, US$37.6) depending on the season and hotel.

 Other reasons to visit this wonderful country are too many to fit into one article, so stay tuned for more on The Land of Smiles!