84 guides
Bangkok
Plan Bangkok with 15 temples, markets, river and food picks grouped by area, plus 2026 ticket fees, day plans and heat-smart timing.
THAILAND GUIDES — UPDATED FOR 2026
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13 destinationsCities, beach towns and islands in 4 regions
545 guidesWhere to stay, when to go, how many days, food and transport
61 attraction pagesIn 13 city and island hubs, plus 4 neighborhoods in Pattaya
41 route & itinerary guidesFerries, trains and flights between places, and which to pick
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13 cities and islands, each planned in depth
Open a destination for its full guide, or jump straight to where to stay, the best time to go, how many days to give it and how to get there.
Bangkok & the central plains
The capital, and the ruined royal city a train or boat ride up the Chao Phraya2 destinations · 115 guides
31 guides
Ayutthaya
Plan the best things to do in Ayutthaya: 12 temples and sights, itineraries, transport options and a day-trip vs overnight verdict.
The north
Lanna temples, night bazaars, walking streets and cooler hill-country months2 destinations · 99 guides
67 guides
Chiang Mai
Plan Chiang Mai with picks by traveler type, day-trip time and cost trade-offs, market days, and when to avoid the smoke season.
More on Chiang Mai
32 guides
Chiang Rai
12 things to do in Chiang Rai: art temples, night markets, a waterfall and tea trips, plus 1-3 day routes, transport trade-offs and costs to verify.
The Gulf coast & islands
Beach towns within reach of Bangkok, and the island chain the Gulf ferries link5 destinations · 172 guides
48 guides
Pattaya
Plan Pattaya with 12 top attractions grouped by area, plus island trips, rainy-day picks, night options, costs and 1-3 day plans for every traveler.
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42 guides
Koh Samui
Plan Koh Samui by zone: 10 temples, viewpoints, beaches and day trips, with time, access trade-offs and rainy-day swaps.
31 guides
Hua Hin
Plan Hua Hin with 10 picks by area, market and temple tips, a Bangkok transfer comparison, sample itineraries and the mistakes worth avoiding.
26 guides
Koh Phangan
30 things to do in Koh Phangan beyond the Full Moon Party: beaches, waterfalls, snorkeling, temples, wellness and day trips, with access and season notes.
25 guides
Koh Tao
14 ranked things to do in Koh Tao: diving, snorkeling, beaches and viewpoints, grouped by coast, with costs, safety notes and 1-3 day plans.
The Andaman coast
Limestone bays, longtail boats and island-hopping ferries on the west coast4 destinations · 159 guides
65 guides
Phuket
Plan Phuket with 12 picks: Old Town, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, beaches and island tours, plus where to stay and how to get around.
More on Phuket
25 guides
Koh Lanta
Plan Koh Lanta with 14 picks grouped by area: beaches, Old Town, national park and island tours, plus seasons, transport and costs to help you choose.
44 guides
Krabi
Plan Krabi by zone: islands, Railay, Tiger Cave, Emerald Pool and Krabi Town, with time, access and season trade-offs for 14 top picks.
More on Krabi
25 guides
Koh Phi Phi
Plan Koh Phi Phi with 10 best things to do, from Phi Phi Leh boats to the viewpoint hike, plus fees, timing and day-trip vs overnight advice.
PLAN THE TRIP
Linking the places together
How to get from one destination to the next, two-stop itineraries, weekend trips from Bangkok and side-by-side comparisons when you can only pick one.
Getting between places · 22 routes
From Bangkok
From Chiang Mai
From Koh Samui
From Koh Phangan
From Koh Phi Phi
ATTRACTIONS WITH THEIR OWN PAGE
61 temples, beaches, markets and museums, one page each
Hours, tickets, dress codes, how long to allow and how to get there, for single sights in every destination.
BangkokJim Thompson House, BangkokTickets, Hours & What to See
Chiang RaiChiang Rai Clock TowerWhat to See and When to Go
PattayaWat Chai Mongkhon PattayaVisiting the City's Royal Temple
KrabiWat Kaew KorawaramVisiting Krabi Town's White Hilltop Temple
AyutthayaWat Ratchaburana, AyutthayaPrang, Crypt and How to Visit
Chiang MaiWat Chiang ManVisiting Chiang Mai's Oldest Temple
Hua HinRoyal Hua Hin Golf CourseVisitor Guide for US Golfers
Koh Phi PhiLoh Dalum Bay, Phi PhiBeach Guide for US TravelersBROWSE BY TOPIC
The same question, across every destination
Each topic gathers its guides from all the cities and islands, so you can compare beaches, hotels or seasons in one place.
109 guides
Things to do
Ranked sights, rainy-day and kid-friendly picks and night-time plans, place by place.
All things to do guides17 guides
Temples
Fees, opening hours, dress codes and temple routes, from royal wats to ruined capitals.
All temples guides44 guides
Beaches & islands
Which stretch of sand suits your season, and the boat trips and island tours that reach the rest.
All beaches & islands guides53 guides
Food & markets
Street food, night and floating markets, cooking classes and where to eat.
- 8 Bangkok Street Food Dishes to Eat and Where to Find Them
- 12 Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai by Area and Style
- Phuket Street Food
26 guides
Nightlife
Rooftop bars, walking streets, cabaret, Muay Thai and beach clubs, and how to get home.
All nightlife guides67 guides
Where to stay
Areas, beaches and hotel styles compared by budget, transit and traveler type.
- Where to Stay in Bangkok
- 8 Best Areas for Where to Stay in Phuket by Traveler Type
- 5 Best Areas to Stay in Chiang Mai by Traveler Type
67 guides
Getting around
Skytrain, songthaews, tuk-tuks, ferries and airport transfers, with times and fares.
All getting around guides67 guides
When to go
Month-by-month weather, rainy seasons, haze and the festival dates that fill hotels.
All when to go guides95 guides
Trip planning
How many days each place needs, itineraries, costs and which place to pick.
- How Many Days in Bangkok? 6 Trip Lengths Compared
- How Many Days in Chiang Mai? 6 Trip Lengths Compared
- How Many Days in Phuket? 5 Trip Lengths Compared (2026)
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