Places worth the detour in Thailand
Thailand has 421 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 13 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (163). The best known is Ko Samui. 355 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Thailand 163
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Thailand 94
Ancient & archaeological sites in Thailand 28
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Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Ancient & megalithic · 14th century · Notable
Ruins of Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya historical park, Thailand
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Phanom Rung historical park
Ancient & megalithic · Notable
Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Buriram Province, Thailand
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Phimai historical park
Ancient & megalithic · Notable
Historical park in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand
Bridges & aqueducts in Thailand 28
Museums & galleries in Thailand 26
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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museums & galleries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Art museum and cultural center in Bangkok
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National Art Gallery
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art gallery in Bangkok, Thailand
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The Museum of Siam
Museums & galleries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Discovery museum in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Castles, palaces & forts in Thailand 21
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Grand Palace
Castles & palaces · 18th century · Renowned
Official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Thailand 14
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Chitralada Royal Villa
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Notable
Royal residence in Bangkok, Thailand
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Chatuchak Park
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public park just north of Chatuchak Weekend Market
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Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Chonburi Province, Thailand
Beaches & coves in Thailand 12
Monuments & statues in Thailand 11
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Emerald Buddha
Monuments & statues · 15th century · Notable
Statue considered the Palladium of Thailand
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Great Buddha of Thailand
Monuments & statues · 21st century · Notable
Colossal statue in Ang Thong, Thailand
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Golden Buddha
Monuments & statues · 12th century · Notable
5.5 tonnes golden Buddha statue in Bangkok, Thailand
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Phuket Giant Buddha
Monuments & statues · 21st century · Notable
Buddha statue in Phuket province, Thailand
Theme parks, zoos & aquariums in Thailand 11
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Safari World
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Tourist attraction in Bangkok that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park
