Just as a restaurant lists many dishes on its menu but recommends only a few, so the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has decided to highlight some of the most amazing activities and attractions all visitors to the Kingdom must definitely not miss.

While Thailand is justly famous for its wealth of Buddhist temples, the holiest of holies is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. If you’re looking for another taste of Thai culture, seasoned with tradition, take a cooking class in a five star hotel, or take in a classical theatre performance at a renovated art-deco theatre in the capital.

Best Paradises in Thailand invites visitors to “explore the captivating splendour of 70 of the finest resorts in prime locations throughout Thailand.”

The hotels and resorts featured in the Best Paradises in Thailand guide book, published by Unseen Planet, have been selected based on their most notable qualities or unique characteristics. Participants are featured under one of the following ten themes — Best Luxury, Best Small Luxury, Best Nature, Best Romantic, Best Beach, Best Boutique, Best Hip, Best Spa & Wellness, Best Golf and Best Culture.

TAT will be distributing the 179-page guide to “Best Paradises in Thailand” at the world’s leading international travel trade shows, such as ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse), World Travel Mart (WTM) in London and the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) in Dubai, as well as through TAT’s own network of international offices. Copies will also be available upon request from Thai embassies worldwide, as well as from overseas travel agents who promote travel to Thailand.