Phuket, Isan make the Time’s List of World’s Greatest Places – The Pride of Siam

The Times Magazine introduces Phuket as a place with “familiar thrills”, although it places a lot of focus on recently opened theme parks such as Carnival Magic when it comes to tourist attractions. As the Times notes, Phuket City is still the island’s most popular spot, although there has been an increase in visits to the more obscure countryside of Phuket. A penthouse in the city offers an incredible view for miles and is available for relatively affordable prices during certain periods. Hotels such as NH Boat Lagoon Phuket overlook the lagoon and are close to yacht rentals for your convenience.

Isan takes the cake as the culinary capital of Thailand, and some of your favourite Thai dishes are most likely from this region without your knowledge. Isan, being the largest region in Thailand, are where classic dishes such as som tum and larb have emerged, and the Thai diaspora has been significantly responsible for its popularity worldwide.