Every destination in Thailand
From the mountains of the North to the islands of the Andaman Sea: every destination we cover, grouped by region, with the best season and an indicative daily budget.
By Kylian Dev- 5 regions, from the North to the southern islands
- 28 detailed destinations
- Best season and budget for each
6 destinations
North
CityChiang Mai
The Rose of the North, its teak temples and mountains
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €25–45
- Temples & culture
- Jungle & hiking
- Wellness
CityChiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Visionary architecture on the misty edge of the Mekong
- Best season
- November to March
- € / day
- €20–40
- Temples & culture
- Jungle & hiking
NaturePai
A bohemian valley of rice fields and hot springs
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €18–35
- Jungle & hiking
- Wellness
CitySukhothai
Dawn of happiness: poetic ruins explored by bicycle
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €20–38
- Temples & culture
CityMae Hong Son
Burmese temples on the lake and border mountains
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €22–45
- Temples & culture
- Jungle & hiking
CityNan
Lanna temples, old murals and forgotten valleys
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €20–40
- Temples & culture
- Jungle & hiking
5 destinations
Central
CityBangkok
The City of Angels, a thousand flavours and golden temples
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €35–65
- Temples & culture
- Nightlife
CityAyutthaya
Ruins of the old Siamese empire along the water
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €25–45
- Temples & culture
NatureKanchanaburi & Erawan
The River Kwai, turquoise waterfalls and jungle
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €25–40
- Jungle & hiking
- Temples & culture
CityHua Hin
Royal elegance, sea breeze and a pavilion in a cave
- Best season
- November to May
- € / day
- €35–75
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Temples & culture
NatureKhao Yai
UNESCO jungle, waterfalls and wild elephants 3 hours from Bangkok
- Best season
- November to February
- € / day
- €40–80
- Jungle & hiking
- Wellness
5 destinations
East
IslandKoh Chang
Elephant Island: inland waterfalls and untouched jungle
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €25–50
- Beaches
- Jungle & hiking
- Diving
IslandKoh Kood
The wildest island in the East: jungle, waterfalls and crystal-clear water
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €40–80
- Beaches
- Jungle & hiking
- Diving
IslandKoh Mak
Coconut palms, bikes and empty bays between Koh Chang and Koh Kood
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €35–65
- Beaches
- Diving
- Wellness
IslandKoh Samet
The closest beach to Bangkok, fine sand and quiet coves
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €35–70
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Diving
CityPattaya
The beach resort two hours from Bangkok, beyond the clichés
- Best season
- November to March
- € / day
- €35–70
- Nightlife
- Beaches
- Temples & culture
3 destinations
Gulf of Thailand
IslandKoh Tao
The mecca of scuba diving and sea turtles
- Best season
- February to September
- € / day
- €28–50
- Diving
- Beaches
- Nightlife
IslandKoh Phangan
Two faces: legendary parties and zen yoga sanctuaries
- Best season
- January to September
- € / day
- €30–65
- Beaches
- Wellness
- Nightlife
IslandKoh Samui
The island of coconut palms, exceptional spas and Ang Thong marine park
- Best season
- January to September
- € / day
- €50–120
- Beaches
- Wellness
- Nightlife
9 destinations
Andaman Sea
NatureKhao Sok
Ancient jungle, karst peaks and floating bungalows
- Best season
- December to April
- € / day
- €20–131
- Jungle & hiking
- Beaches
IslandPhuket
Sino-Portuguese heritage, renowned cuisine and grand bays
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €45–110
- Beaches
- Temples & culture
- Nightlife
- Diving
NatureKrabi & Railay
Dizzying karst cliffs and secret lagoons
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €35–70
- Beaches
- Jungle & hiking
- Diving
IslandKoh Phi Phi
The legendary Maya Bay and cliffs rising from the ocean
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €40–80
- Beaches
- Diving
- Nightlife
IslandKoh Lanta
Easy living, wild beaches and golden sunsets
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €30–55
- Beaches
- Wellness
- Diving
IslandKoh Lipe
A car-free island in Tarutao park: white-sand beaches and coral reefs
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €27–119
- Beaches
- Diving
NatureKhao Lak
Peaceful beaches and the gateway to the Similan Islands
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €40–85
- Diving
- Beaches
- Jungle & hiking
IslandKoh Yao Noi
Rice paddies, buffalo and limestone peaks in the heart of Phang Nga Bay
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €36–103
- Beaches
- Wellness
- Jungle & hiking
IslandTrang Islands
Koh Ngai, Kradan and Muk: turquoise lagoons and the Emerald Cave
- Best season
- November to April
- € / day
- €40–80
- Beaches
- Diving
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The islands are split between the Gulf of Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the East coast. The islands hub compares them coast by coast, with season, budget and boat connections.
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