9 Most Photogenic Places in Thailand

Aside from the awesome experience while traveling, sharing photos with your friends and family just makes the trip look even better. The tropical haven of Thailand is arguably one of the most Instagrammable places in the world. Boasting an endless array of tropical palm tree fringed beaches, breathtaking vistas and beautifully crafted architectures makes practically every corner of Thailand pure Instagram candy. Here is a list of the most Instagram-able places for you to discover while traveling in Thailand:

The Grand Palace

No visit to Bangkok would be complete without a visit to the dazzling Grand Palace. This spectacular structure is one of the most famous landmarks in the city and is normally open daily to visitors, although it can close for royal ceremonies, so check before you go. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is in fact a complex of buildings. Built in 1782, it was the home of the Thai King, the Royal Court and the administrative seat of government for about 150 years. The King no longer lives here today, and the palace is mainly used for royal ceremonies and state functions.

Ancient City (Mueang Boran)

Muangboran, also known as Ancient City and Ancient Siam, is a tourist park and museum spread over two hundred acres. It’s about an hour from central Bangkok near the Bangpu Recreation Centre on the shores of Bangkok Bay. Shaped just like Thailand, the park is a re-creation of ancient life and times in ancient Siam. The park is huge so you can walk around the park, ride a bike, or hire a golf cart. The park features 116 examples of famous buildings, monuments and other superb examples of Thai architecture from around the country. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are scaled down. Magnificent fountains, golden stupas and grand pavilions sit amongst forested surroundings complete with faithful reproductions of villages from throughout Thai history interspersed with ponds, lakes and canals

Maeklong Railway Market

The most visited railway market in Thailand, located in Samut Songkhram, about 1–1.5 hours southwest of Bangkok, is the Maeklong Railway Market and it has been operating for more than one hundred years. A visit to Maeklong Railway Market is a truly unique experience and you are encouraged to capture the magic of this market. Market goers hear the train whistle long before they actually see the train. When the whistle and approaching train is heard the sellers start to casually move their goods and shop awnings away from the railway tracks. The action of pulling down umbrellas and drawing back shop awnings has caused this market to also be called Talad Rom Hoop, which, in Thai language, means the closing of umbrellas. When the train does arrive, it is so close that you can reach out and touch it as it passes through the market. Visitors and sellers alike wave to the train’s occupants, providing the perfect moment for a video or picture of this unique market.

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnoen saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. Every day many Thai and foreign tourists travel here to shop, eat, and absorb the atmosphere of Thailand water markets that have been like this for over a 100 years. Klong Damnoen Saduak Damnoen Saduak is the straightest and longest canal in Thailand. The canal was built on royal initiative as King Rama IV of Thailand wanted to link the Mae Klong River with the Tha Chin River to support transportation and trade. It took over 2 years to dig, and was eventually finished under the reign of his successor King Rama V. The canal is 32 kilometers long and has more than 200 branches.

Khao San Road Night Market

Khao San Road itself is a short street located near Ratchadamnoen Avenue, a major avenue linking the area with Bangkok’s historical temples and palaces. Although Khao San Road itself is small, its backpacker culture of cheap guesthouses, bars and restaurants has spilled over into almost all of the surrounding streets. If you’ve just touched down in Thailand and you’re travelling on a backpacker’s budget, Khao San Road will likely serve as a travel hub during your trip.

Jodd Fairs Night Market (formerly Ratchada Train Night Market)

As well as world-class shopping opportunities and unbeatable street food, Thailand is also home to a number of great markets. The famous Ratchada Train Night Market, whose sea of colourful tents you see in the photo, closed in 2021, and its team reopened nearby as Jodd Fairs, behind Central Plaza Grand Rama 9. From street food to fashion, this hip member of Bangkok’s market scene is one you’ll love! Ordinarily we’d say markets are a great way to get a slice of local life and eat authentic foods, but this one is much more than that. Not only does it have authenticity, delicious food and fashion in abundance, it’s also incredibly cool; the lively stalls and lights are great for photos, and the bars are well worth a visit. Its shops offer the chance to pick up rare pieces and trinkets that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere, whilst the low prices and potential for bartering could see you leaving with bags full of bargains.

Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple)

The Wat Samphran Temple is rarely featured in guidebooks and is considerably removed from the typical tourist track. Travelers who’ve happened upon the temple in their journeys have described an interior in mild disrepair but filled with stunning statues and shrines, including a giant bronze Buddha. The dragon itself is reportedly hollow, and visitors are able to walk some sections of it, though other parts of the temple remain closed to the public.

Sunset at Wat Arun

You’ll never find it difficult to locate a temple in Bangkok, but Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is one of the most spectacular, and it should be on your list of things to see if you are ever in Bangkok. Located on the west side of the bustling Chao Phraya River, it sits majestically above its low level surroundings.

Wat Rong Khun

Located in Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand, Wat Rong Khun (also known to tourists as the White Temple) is an unconventional combination of Buddhist temple and art exhibit. The privately owned tourist attraction was designed and constructed by owner and artist Chalermchai Kositpipat who began building it in 1997. In addition to the pure white color choice, much of the structural choices, mythical creatures, and positions of the White Temple’s guardians and deities depict a religious or symbolic meaning. The common theme of the temple is of escaping greed and desire and moving towards enlightenment through Buddha’s teachings.

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