Most Popular Destinations in Thailand
Compare ten of Thailand’s most popular destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Koh Samui, and discover which city, island, coastal resort or historical centre best suits your holiday.
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Compare ten of Thailand’s most popular destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Koh Samui, and discover which city, island, coastal resort or historical centre best suits your holiday.
Discover Thailand’s most scenic viewpoints, from misty mountain sunrises and tropical island panoramas to dramatic limestone bays, rainforest skywalks and coastal landscapes, with unforgettable views worth experiencing across the country.
Discover Thailand’s major festivals, from Songkran and Loi Krathong to Yi Peng, Phi Ta Khon and regional traditions, and explore the beliefs, communities and cultural practices that make these celebrations such an important part of Thai life.
Explore Thailand through its food, from the distinctive cuisines of North, Isan, Central and Southern Thailand to the trade, migration and local traditions that shaped the dishes travellers enjoy today.
Discover seven ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand selected using independent welfare criteria. Compare responsible experiences in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and Kanchanaburi, and learn what to look for when choosing a welfare-focused elephant experience.
Discover seven of the best national parks in Thailand, selected for distinctly different experiences including wild elephants, rainforest adventures, mountain landscapes, spectacular waterfalls, diving, coral reefs and sea kayaking.
Discover Thailand’s nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from ancient cities and prehistoric settlements to sacred Buddhist monuments and some of Southeast Asia’s most important protected forests.
Discover seven distinctive floating markets in Thailand, from iconic boat-filled canals and traditional communities to Bangkok food markets and modern cultural attractions, and find the experience that best suits your trip.
Discover seven of the most popular islands in Thailand, from Phuket and Koh Samui to Phi Phi and Koh Chang, and learn what attracts millions of visitors to these famous island destinations each year.
Discover historical places in Thailand, from ancient capitals and Khmer temples to royal palaces, historic old towns and wartime sites that reveal the kingdoms, cultures and communities that shaped the country.