Ayutthaya, Pad Thai and the Songkran water festival.
Thailand is amazing for every type, budget and style of traveller: golden beaches, vibrant cities, ancient ruins and lush rainforests.
Top place: Ayutthaya. A UNESCO World Heritage site of ancient temples and palaces amid serene landscapes, a must for culture lovers.
Top food: Pad Thai. Rice noodles, tofu or shrimp, peanuts, lime and tamarind: the harmonious stir-fry that sums up Thai cooking.
Top festival: Songkran. Thai New Year in April turns the streets into a joyful water fight, with parades and cultural ceremonies.
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