{"id":4980,"date":"2023-11-22T00:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T00:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldpitou.com\/?p=4980"},"modified":"2023-10-23T21:06:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T21:06:22","slug":"thailand-off-the-beaten-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldpitou.com\/?p=4980","title":{"rendered":"Thailand off the beaten track"},"content":{"rendered":"

My 16 secret and authentic places<\/p>\n

Do you want to go to\u00a0secret, authentic and off the beaten track corners<\/strong>\u00a0and are you wondering\u00a0what to see and what to do in Thailand<\/strong>\u00a0?\u00a0Here are\u00a016 places<\/strong>\u00a0to know what to see and where to go off the beaten path in Thailand.<\/p>\n

16 100% authentic secret places in Thailand<\/p>\n

1 Pang Ung<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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It is a small village that borders the border with Myanmar.\u00a0Very few tourists know this place, but if you take the time to come, you will be completely out of place.\u00a0Here, no sand or turquoise water, but misty mountains, fragrant pine forests, and a quiet little lake.<\/p>\n

2 Nan \u200b\u200band its night market<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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This charming town is now accessible to persevering travellers, but it has long been cut off from the rest of the country.\u00a0It’s a peaceful place really off the beaten track.\u00a0The fortified walls and Wat Phra That Chae Haeng are also worth a look.\u00a0If you plan to come there, plan to be there on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday to discover the night market (4 p.m. to 9 p.m., near Wat Phumin).\u00a0On the program: a market with craftsmen and (as always in Thailand) lots of food and a large square with entertainment where you can sit down to taste everything you have gleaned from the market.<\/p>\n

3 Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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No bus will take you there, you will have to go there on your own.\u00a0But all your efforts will be amply rewarded with the picturesque view.\u00a0You will climb to the top of a mountain to discover pagodas perched on rocky peaks, with a dizzying void on either side.\u00a0Fearful abstain!<\/p>\n

4 Koh Bulon Leh<\/h3>\n

Southern Thailand<\/p>\n

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This small island is not part of the classic tourist circuits, and that’s good.\u00a0You will be perfectly quiet there to relax on the dream beaches.\u00a0But be warned, this ecological destination has some peculiarities: electricity is only available for a few hours a day, and there are no roads or ATMs.<\/p>\n

5 Chanthaburi<\/h3>\n

Eastern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Located near Cambodia, this city will surprise you with its Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, inside which sits an effigy of the Virgin covered with precious stones.\u00a0Moreover, Chanthaburi is well known for its sparkling gem market.<\/p>\n

6 Koh Wai<\/h3>\n

Eastern Thailand<\/p>\n

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It’s a little corner of paradise, which few lucky people visit.\u00a0And yet, Koh Wai has so much to offer: coral reefs, white sand beaches, jungle walks, deserted coves, and inexpensive accommodation.\u00a0What more ?<\/p>\n

7 Mae Sai<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Only a few kilometers from Myanmar and Laos, Mae Sai is a cultural crossroads with a special atmosphere.\u00a0If you need to leave the territory to renew your visa, you have come to the right place.\u00a0Take the opportunity to visit the Temple of the Scorpion, and discover the delicate flavors of northern Thailand.<\/p>\n

8 Koh Kut (Koh Kood)<\/h3>\n

Eastern Thailand<\/p>\n

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If you dream of an (almost) deserted and remote island, with the lapping of the waves as the only soundscape, this place is for you.\u00a0You can rent a scooter to navigate between the different beaches, unearth the waterfalls, and observe the century-old trees.\u00a0Also, don’t forget to explore the Gulf of Thailand with fins or a canoe.<\/p>\n

9 Mae Hong Son<\/h4>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Few tourists go as far as Mae Hong Son, located not far from the Burmese border.\u00a0This quiet little town will allow you to recharge your batteries in a natural setting.\u00a0It is also an opportunity to do a trek off the beaten track to discover the different ethnic groups: a good alternative to the very (too) touristic treks from Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n

10 Sleeping with locals in a village of the Akha ethnic group near Chiang Rai<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Discover for a few days the simple life of a small Akha village, a mountain people originally from China, by staying with the locals.\u00a0The comfort is basic but the experience rich on a human level because you will share activities and meals with the family.\u00a0Note that reservations in this small guesthouse are managed voluntarily remotely by a French woman.<\/p>\n

11 Pak Nai – a village on the water<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Here is a place completely off the beaten track: it is a fishing village lost in the Lam Nam Nan National Park where all the houses are floating.\u00a0Moreover, the road stops at the village and starts again on the other side.\u00a0The solution to cross?\u00a0A large barge pulled by a very small boat makes the vehicles cross for a few Baths.\u00a0A surprising experience!<\/p>\n

12 Phayao Lake<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Almost as beautiful as Inle Lake in Burma, Lake Phayao will surprise you!\u00a0Especially since this place in Thailand is completely off the beaten track.\u00a0You won’t come across any Western tourists there.\u00a0Not to be missed: the night market at the end of Chaykwan road and the boat trip to a very small island where Wat Tilok Aram is located.<\/p>\n

13 Lamphun<\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Near Chiang Mai is the quiet little town of Lamphun, totally forgotten by tourists and yet very cute with its moats and fortifications.\u00a0Not to be missed: a visit to a\u00a0very old teak house\u00a0and the superb Wat Phrathat Haripunchai Woramahawihan temple.\u00a0To make the experience of your visit even more memorable, you can travel to Lamphun from Chiang Mai by train.<\/p>\n

14 Koh Yao Yai<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Southern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Are you looking for an island in Thailand and near Phuket completely off the beaten track and you think it’s mission impossible?\u00a0Nay, the island of Koh Yao Yai located 30 minutes by speed-boat from Phuket is made for you.\u00a0Get on your scooter and go around this island still preserved from mass tourism.\u00a0The atmosphere on site is really relaxed, which makes it possible to have more authentic encounters with the locals.\u00a0And do not hesitate to ask a fisherman to take you for a ride on the small neighboring islands!<\/p>\n

15 Phitsanulok<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Northern Thailand<\/p>\n

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Large Thai city without great charm but not devoid of interest.\u00a0First, the visit of Wat Phra sri Rattana Mahathat which houses the Chinnarat Buddha, a statue which is considered the most beautiful representation of Buddha.\u00a0In addition, the city comes alive in the evening with its large night market.\u00a0Don’t miss a drink along the river and lunch on a restaurant boat for a complete experience in this city.<\/p>\n

16 Prachuap Khiri Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Central Thailand<\/p>\n

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Located near the large seaside resort of Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan does not however attract crowds like its neighbor.\u00a0And that’s good for you!\u00a0However, its assets are numerous: a pretty seafront (with some very nice guesthouses), a temple located at the top of a hill where many monkeys live or even the beach of Ao Manao.\u00a0If you want to visit a city by the sea, authentic and off the beaten track, this is the place to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Photography<\/a><\/span><\/div>

If you\u2019d like to see more beautiful places in Thailand, check my Photography Guide to Thailand<\/a>
<\/strong>with 418 pages covering in details all the most photogenic temples, landscapes, and much more!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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