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Thailandเมืองไทย · temples, beaches & the best food on earth

Asia’s best-value entry point — temples, beaches, jungle, food, nightlife, and infrastructure that mostly just works. Easy first-trip-to-Asia destination.

— · — — °C Best: Nov–Feb (cool & dry · 25–32 °C)
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Wat Arun at dusk over the Chao Phraya
Wat Arun at dusk over the Chao Phraya
Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh
Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh
The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Capital
Bangkok
Language
Thai
Currency
THB (Baht)
Power
220 V · plug type A, B, C, O
Best time
Nov–Feb (cool & dry · 25–32 °C)
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หัวใจไทย · the Thai heart

What makes Thailand, Thailand

Golden chedi
Longtail boat
Elephant
Tom yum & street food
Sacred lotus
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Gear up

Travel gear for Thailand

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Plan & book

Get to Thailand & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Thailand

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Thailand

The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
01

Bangkok

Grand Palace, Wat Pho reclining Buddha, Chatuchak weekend market, food alleys in Chinatown.

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
02

Chiang Mai

Northern capital. Old city temples, ethical elephant sanctuaries, cooking classes, Doi Suthep mountain.

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Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh
Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh
03

Phuket & Phi Phi

Andaman Sea beaches. Maya Bay, Phi Phi Islands day trips, Patong nightlife.

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Longtail boats at Railay, Krabi
Longtail boats at Railay, Krabi
04

Krabi & Koh Lanta

Quieter Andaman alternative to Phuket. Limestone cliffs, longtail boat hopping.

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A Gulf-island cove
A Gulf-island cove
05

Koh Samui & Koh Phangan

Gulf of Thailand islands. Full Moon Party (Phangan), upscale resorts (Samui).

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Seated Buddhas, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Seated Buddhas, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
06

Ayutthaya

Day trip from Bangkok — UNESCO ruins of the 14th-century Siamese capital.

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Scenes of Thailand

From the Chao Phraya to the Andaman Sea

Yaowarat — Bangkok Chinatown at night
Yaowarat — Bangkok Chinatown at night
Damnoen Saduak floating market
Damnoen Saduak floating market
Lanna paper lanterns, the north
Lanna paper lanterns, the north
A longtail on Cheow Lan Lake, Khao Sok
A longtail on Cheow Lan Lake, Khao Sok
The big picture

About Thailand

Asia’s best-value entry point — temples, beaches, jungle, food, nightlife, and infrastructure that mostly just works. Easy first-trip-to-Asia destination.

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The Chakri throne hall, Grand Palace
Before you fly

Visa info

Thailand visa: Most Western nationalities get 30–60 days visa-exempt entry on arrival (no application). Check the Royal Thai Embassy site for the current list — it expands periodically.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Royal Thai Embassy or consulate for your nationality before booking flights.
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