Thailand is India’s go-to international holiday destination

“This year, over 52 per cent of the domestic monsoon bookings made so far, were made within a week of the travel date. The share of last-minute bookings has increased by 5 per cent YOY indicating a growing last-minute travel impulse. Thailand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Manila, and Singapore are the leading international destinations for the season,” Senior Vice President of Cleartrip, Balu Ramachandran informed.

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About Thailand

Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is a country at the centre of the southeast Asian Indo-Chinese peninsula. It is considered to be the world’s 50th-largest country and 21st most populous country. It’s largely influenced by Chinese, Indian, Lao, Burmese and Cambodian cultures.

One of Thailand’s most beautiful beaches is the Phra Nang beach at the southern tip of Railay. (Source: Instagram @thailandgram)

Things to do

Top experiences in Thailand include a visit to capital city Bangkok and famous places like Ocean World and Floating Market. A dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya river is another great attraction. While in Bangkok, you can also visit the Safari World Marine park for wholesome entertainment.

Thailand is also famous for its beaches and some of the most interesting ones are the Sairee beach on the island of Ko Tao, Haad Rin on the island of Ko Phangan, and Phra Nang beach at the southern tip of Railay, to name a few.