Destinations
Every destination has an overview with the best time to go, how to get there, where to stay and a rough budget.
For country-wide planning start with Thailand Travel Guide: Regions, Best Time and Budget.
Bangkok & nearby
BangkokTemples, canals, street food and skyline in one very large, very walkable-by-train city
AyutthayaBrick prangs, toppled Buddhas and river views, an easy trip from Bangkok
KanchanaburiWaterfalls, river rafts and a solemn wartime history, two hours from Bangkok
PattayaThe closest big beach resort to Bangkok, with island boats, family attractions and a very busy nightlife strip
Hua HinA relaxed seaside town with an old royal heritage, night markets and easy access from Bangkok
Koh ChangThailand's green eastern island with jungle hills, quiet beaches and gateways to smaller islandsAndaman coast (Phuket to Lipe)
PhuketThailand's biggest island, from party strips to quiet northern bays
KrabiLimestone cliffs, island-hopping boats and easy beach bases on the Andaman coast
Koh Phi PhiA car-free island pair between Phuket and Krabi, famous for cliffs, clear water and day-trip crowds
Koh LantaA long, laid-back Andaman island with sunset beaches and an old fishing town
Koh LipeSmall Andaman island, white sand, no cars, and a boat season that decides your whole trip
Khao Lak & SimilanQuiet long beaches north of Phuket, and the gateway to the Similan IslandsGulf islands
Northern Thailand
Chiang MaiNorthern Thailand's walled old city, mountain temples and slow-paced food scene
Chiang RaiThailand's far north: art temples, tea hills and the Golden Triangle
PaiA small valley town of cafes, canyons and hot springs in Mae Hong Son province
SukhothaiSerene lotus ponds and ancient Buddhas in the cradle of Thai history