1. Visit a beautiful Buddhist temple in Bangkok like the Reclining Buddha, Golden Buddha or Wat Benchamabophit, the Marble Temple
2. Head for one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars, such as the Vertigo bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel or the Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower for incredible vistas
3. Visit the huge Chatuchak weekend market for endless eccentric bargains
4. Explore the Golden Triangle, the meeting point of Burma, Thailand and Laos where ancient temples and traditions are exist alongside the relaxed pace of life
5. Try a cooking course and rustle up the classic Thai favourites – pad thai, cashew chicken and som tam – delicious
6. Launch a lantern into the inky sky at the Lanna festival in Chiang Mai
7. Relax on the islands of the Gulf of Thailand – diving off Koh Tao, dancing at the Full Moon party in Koh Phangan and lounging by the pool on Koh Samui
