Bangkok is the center of government administration, business, and education. It also has a lot of tourism places. Some of the most famous are, Wat Pra Kaew (the Emerald Buddha Temple) and the Grand Palace, both located in central Bangkok, opposite the first campus of Thammasat University (Tha Pra Chan Campus) . Also, you can visit other places around Bangkok, such as Kaosarn road (a night shopping market), Dusit Zoo, Wimarn Mek Royal Place, Flower market, and so on.
Ayudhaya is an ancient city that contains traces of Thailand in former times. About 30 minutes from Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus), you can see the beautiful historical sites of the old capital city of Thailand, in which the remains of the royal palaces and temples are preserved. Tourists can go sightseeing around by various kinds of vehicle, or by riding an elephant.
Pattaya has the most popular beach in Thailand. About 150 km from Bangkok, you can relax and enjoy a lot of activities and visit interesting places along the beaches of Pattaya: For example, scuba diving, bottle museum, Pattaya Park, cabaret shows, Model City, Elephant Village, Monkey School, etc.
Chiang Mai is located in the northern part of Thailand. Its historical significance, fresh air and natural beauty attract a large number of tourists, especially in winter. There are various kinds of tourism activities in Chiang Mai, including sightseeing, trekking, local traditional fairs, and other kinds of entertainment. It is about 695 km from Bangkok, and takes only 45 minutes by airplane, 9 hours by bus or car, and 13 hours by train.
The largest province of the South, located 685 km from Bangkok, is Surat Thani. There are numerous tourist attractions, especially islands, including Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and other beautiful islands. Also, Kon Pha Ngan is the celebrated island of the biggest beach full moon party. The famous products of Surat Thani are salted eggs, oysters, and Phumriang silk.