Thailand Travel Guide
Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited countries, known for its Buddhist temples, food and beaches. Most trips begin in Bangkok, the capital, with the Grand Palace, riverside temples and night markets, before heading south to the islands or north to Chiang Mai.
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- Thai baht
- Indochina Time
Destinations in Thailand
- Bangkok travel guideBangkok travel guide: the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, riverside and Sukhumvit stays, BTS and river boats, street food, the best months to visit.
- Phuket travel guidePhuket travel guide: Patong, Kata and Kamala beaches, Phuket Old Town, island boat trips to Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay, when to go and where to stay.
About travel in Thailand
Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited countries, known for its Buddhist temples, food and beaches. Most trips begin in Bangkok, the capital, with the Grand Palace, riverside temples and night markets, before heading south to the islands or north to Chiang Mai.
Phuket, on the Andaman coast, is the largest island and the main base for boat trips to Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi Islands. Domestic flights between Bangkok and Phuket take around 90 minutes.
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Language
- Thai; English is common in tourist areas
- Time zone
- Indochina Time (UTC+7)
Best time to visit Thailand
November to February is cool and dry across most of the country, and the Andaman coast around Phuket is best from November to April. The rainy season runs roughly from May or June to October.
Hotels and things to do in Thailand
Thailand travel FAQs
How do you get from Bangkok to Phuket?
Frequent domestic flights take around 90 minutes from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang; overnight buses and a train-and-bus combination are slower alternatives.
How many days do you need in Thailand?
A week allows three or four days in Bangkok and a few days on the beach in Phuket; two weeks lets you add Chiang Mai or more islands.
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