This is a tale of two lifestyles, in the best of times, in an age of wisdom, and in a season of Light. It's a tale of the two faces of Thailand: rural bliss and urban pleasures; both of which exemplify the pristine beauty of Thailand, its natural wonders and eco-friendly destinations. Until you're able to vacation or live in Thailand and experience firsthand what luxuriousness really means, visit Thailand by viewing these jaw-dropping photos.
Rural Bliss
Impeccable white-sand beaches, waterfalls and emerald rice fields and turquoise waters and awe-inspiring mountain landscapes. Thailand’s countryside is pure bliss.
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Country living has never looked and felt so good.
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Bask in the sun and soak, as if you're a green turtle, in the clear blue waters of Koh Phi Phi.
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The Red Lotus Sea in northern Thailand houses millions of lotus flowers, which collectively transform the sea into a crimson red.
The red lotus flower is rare and beautiful; it symbolizes love, compassion, passion, and other emotions of the heart. This lotus flower is often depicted as an open bloom to represent the ideal state of the heart. Knowing this, makes the Red Lotus Sea even that more mesmerizing.
The ideal country space for some R&R with friends and family.
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Rice terraces in the north of Thailand create the most hypnotic landscape. Verdant green hills undulating for miles.
Lounge here after experiencing the scenic jewels that Thailand has to offer.
Urban Pleasures
Each year in November, during the Yi Peng Festival, Thailanders release floating lanterns into the night sky.
Bangkok’s skyline is mesmerizing. And shopping here is also a luxury unto itself.
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Thailand's famous floating markets have an abundance of fresh produce.
Thai food is colorful, full of flavor and super cheap.
It doesn't get any better than slumbering in city sweetness amongst Bangkok's bliss, bounty and beauty.
Top Image: Flickr; except as otherwise noted, all images courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate.
