Thailand is on my vision board. It’s one of the countries at the top of my list of places to visit.   Previously called Siam, I think my desire to travel there started when my second grade teacher showed us some photographs of her travels there.  My desire was further solidified when I saw the movie Anna and The King where I lived the beauty of Thailand through the movie screen.

Here’s 8 Reasons Why Thailand Should Be On Your Vision Board

1. The Spectacular Scenery of Thailand

Ang Thong near Surat Thani, Thailand, Image Courtesy of Orvaratil's Photo Stream

Hong Island. Krabi, Thailand. Image Courtesy of Papija2008's Photo Stream

Image Courtesy of Nobi Thai

2. The People of Thailand

Image Courtesey of Ponce_2007's Photo Stream

Tribe Lady Courtesy of Pablos76

Monks Courtesy of Stefana Liboni

Village Girl Courtesy of Thai Kwon Do

3. The Food Of Thailand

Thai food is a favorite around the Watkins home.  Thankfully I have a brother-in-law that has taught us how to prepare some of the traditional Thai foods.

Thai Salad Image Courtesy of Pabo76

Phad Thai Courtesy of Jkleske's Photo Stream

Thai Curry Image Courtesy of Seagers

4. The Colors of Thailand

Thai Lantern Shades Courtesy of Maistora

Image Courtesy of Jeanma's Photo Stream

Colorful Thai Umbrellas Courtesy of Jeama

5. Experience History – Visit Ancient Ruins

Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand.  It is one of Thailand’s major tourist attractions and considered by many to be one of the wonders of the world.  The temple was constructed in 1630 by the king Prasat Thong as the first temple of his reign, as a memorial of his mother who lived in the area.

It isn’t officially one of the Seven Wonders of the World but many people voted for it to be included on the new list.

Image Courtesy of Wilth's Photo Stream

Statues at Wat Chaiwatthanaram Courtesy of MacKensie

Wat Chaiwattanaram Courtesy of Argenberg

6. The Architecture of Thailand.

Tai Architecture Image Courtesey of Stephanie Simos

Thai Temple Courtesy of Stuck In Customs

Grand Palace of Thailand Courtesy of Wikapedia

Wat Arun Courtesy of Cedric Favero

Prasat Palace Courtesy of Thai Jasmine

7. To Experience the Culture of Thailand

Village Boy in Thailand Courtesy of MountainTrecker2001

Elephant Image Courtesy of Alicia Dubik

Phi Phi Boat Image Courtesy of Ponce_2007

8. To Experience the Art of Thailand

Image Courtesy of Latigi

Thai Mask Courtesy of Chatreek

Thailand is an independent county that middle of Southeast Asia.  It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma.

It’s worth a visit don’t you think?