Revered for its opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins, and ornate temples, Thailand is also known by many westerners for its many exuberant parties. Apart from its ancient past and energetic nightlife, Thailand is also recognized as a tropical getaway. This paradise offers a variety things to do, be it playing in the gentle surf of Bang Saphan Yai, diving with whale sharks in Ko Tao, scaling the sea cliff s of Krabi, learning to kiteboard in Hua Hin, or recuperating at a health resort in Ko Samui. Most of Thailand's charm actually lies in the many beaches along its long stretch of beach and many small islands that jots its coast.