There is no shortage of beautiful golden Buddhas in Thailand. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Thailand’s culture is what draws most visitors, and there’s good reason for that. But beyond the beaches, I think a lot of people miss the beauty of nature in the country. The following images provide an overview of at least some of what Thailand has to offer the traveler.
An image of Bangkok. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Traffic in Bangkok. Photo by Melanie Votaw.The old and the new collide in Thailand. Photo by Melanie Votaw.The temples and palaces are stunning. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Photo by Melanie Votaw.Harmless monitor lizards are everywhere in Lumpini Park in Bangkok. But watch for rabid dogs. They are NOT harmless. Photo by Melanie Votaw.A woman works in one of the country’s floating markets. Photo by Melanie Votaw.A traditional Thai dancer. Photo by Melanie Votaw.A man works on a salt farm. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Thailand is a very colorful place. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Monks in the mist of Chiang Mai. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Eels for sale in a local market. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Ayutthaya is one of my favorite places in Thailand. It used to be the capital and contains a palace, as well as many beautiful ruins that are reminiscent of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Photo by Melanie Votaw.The beaches are famous in Thailand for good reason. Photo by Melanie Votaw.It’s worth it to venture into the national parks, where you might see elephants and you’ll definitely see tons of gorgeous birds, as well as the occasional waterfall. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Exotic butterflies are commonplace in the national parks. Photo by Melanie Votaw.You’re also likely to see macaques in the national forests. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
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