Thailand may be best known for its picture-perfect southern beaches and its wonderfully spicy food, but there are plenty of other reasons the country is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Many visitors find that the friendliness of the smiley Thai people is the highlight of their trip no matter which part of the country they spend their time in, but it's still worth putting in the effort to explore everything from the mountains of the north to the lush rice paddies of the central heartland to the sunny beaches in the south.

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Ao Phang Nga National Park

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