7 Reasons Why Every Girl Needs To Visit Thailand In August

A favourite tourist destination it certainly is, but Thailand has gone all out to make every girl book a ticket to the country – to partake in some merry-making and women-centric celebrations in honour of the 84th birthday of their queen.

If Thailand had a theme song for the month of August, it would probably be the 1980s Cyndi Lauper hit, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. And with good reason. Come August, and you can expect a gaggle of girl gangs descending on Thailand. On the occasion of their queen’s 84th birthday, the country is extending its celebrations to all women – and providing unmissable opportunities to make the most of the festivities.

1. PARTY ALL NIGHT – If attending the most definitive parties in Thailand is on the short list of things to do, then you have your pick of locations: Koh Phangan for its world-famous full-moon party is a definite must, or there’s always club-hopping in Bangkok to look forward to.

Thailand is the 20th-most-populous country in the world, with around 66 million people

2. OUT ON A LIMB – If it’s adrenalin-pumping adventure that is more your thing, there is enough of that too, from rock-climbing in Krabi, cliff-hanging in Koh Lanta, diving in Koh Tao, zip-linning in Chiang Mai. Or you can hop on to a bike and take a short road trip, all the way up to northern Thailand.

3. CHANNEL YOUR CHI – If your holiday in Thailand is all about rejuvenating the mind, body and spirit, then you couldn’t have come to a better place. Check yourself into any one of Thailand’s resorts, park yourself at the wellness spas, or head to a calming yoga centre.

With a total area of approximately 513,000 km2, Thailand is the world’s 51st-largest country

4. ON A CULINARY ADVENTURE – If you’ve always wanted to stir up a true blue authentic Thai fare, then this is the perfect opportunity to learn the art. From a low-down on selecting the freshest ingredients to chopping them correctly, it’s your chance to become an expert at culinary schools in the country.

5. RETAIL THERAPY – Shopping is probably the first thing you’d want to check off on your list of things to do. You couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate time to visit Thailand, given that you’ll be right on time for the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2016, the world’s longest-running sale. From 15 June to 15 August, Thailand offers a 10 to 80 per cent discount on most high-street and luxury brands.

6. BE A SPORT – Up the ante and challenge yourself with a couple of quick sessions in Muay Thai – an indigenous boxing technique used by ancient Thai warriors to fight battles. Prefer something a little slower? Tee off on any of Thailand’s world-class golf courses, which are offering special discounts on green fees and other packages to lady golfers looking to make a mark on the greens.

Thailand is a country at the centre of the Indochinese peninsula in Mainland Southeast Asia

7. TRANSFORM YOURSELF – Rest, relaxation and rejuvenation should make you feel like a whole new person, but if you are in the mood for something radical, there are the invasive and non-invasive treatments that have found favour with many a celebrity. From Kim Kardashian, whose age-defying skin can be attributed to a treatment in Thailand, to Kanye West’s trip to the country for a laser treatment, Thailand is coveted for its state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery techniques.