Thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), you will now be able to embark on virtual tours to Thailand’s top four tourist destinations from the comfort of your home. These four places are–Phuket, Bangkok, Surat Thani and Chiang Mai. By Kumar Shree
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched brand-new virtual reality tours. These immersive 360-degree tours will let you explore Thailand’s top four tourist attractions in 3D. Once you begin the virtual tour, you can move around in the space with the help of a cursor. Additionally, the tour will also provide a narrative on the place’s history and culture in both English and Thai languages. Now, if this doesn’t satiate your wanderlust, we don’t know what will!
Let’s tell you a little bit about the four places that you can virtually visit through this new initiative.
Bangkok
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This virtual tour will let visitors explore Mekhala Ruchi Pavilion’s two-storey teak-wood building, Thewarat Sapharom Hall and Phiman Chakri Hall in Bangkok. Did you know that the Mekhala Ruchi Pavilion’s building was once the residence of King Rama VI for a short while?
Chiang Mai
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In the Chiang Mai virtual tour, visitors will get to explore Phra Chao Tan Chai Ma Tam Na Bun Chapel or the Big Reclining Buddha at Wat Chedi Luang, Phra Maha That Chedi—one of the largest pagodas in Thailand, Ma Tam Na Bun Chapel and the statue of Khruba Chao Teung Na Ta Si Lo.
Phuket
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The virtual tour of Phuket will take visitors to the Chinpracha House—one of the most beautiful mansions in Phuket. Apart from this, visitors will also get to see several other Sino-Portuguese style houses that now stand abandoned.
Surat Thani
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In Surat Thani, visitors will get to explore Khao Hua Jook, the golden pagoda with multiple statues of Buddha and the imprint of Buddha’s footprints. Visitors can also see splendid views of the Samui Airport runway and the Chaweng Lake on this virtual tour.
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