Travel guides
Every Thailand guide, in one place
Independent, researched and updated guides to plan each step: choosing when and where to go, getting around, where to sleep, what it costs and how to stay safe.
By Kylian DevPlan your trip
When, where and for how long.
- 📅Thailand in SeptemberWhere to go and the weather this month
- 🌤️Weather by destinationRain and temperatures by month
- 🗺️Sample itineraries7, 10, 14 or 21 days, stop by stop
- 🛕Things to doThe unmissable experiences, by theme
- 🏝️Thailand islandsWhich island to pick, coast by coast
- 🏖️Best beaches in Thailand15 picks, coast by coast
- 🗺️Map of ThailandRegions, islands and distances
- 🧳First trip to ThailandMistakes to avoid, classic route
- 🌧️Rainy seasonWhere to go during the monsoon
- ⚖️Thailand or Vietnam?An honest comparison
- 🧭Where to go in ThailandAll 28 destinations sorted by travel style, month and coast.
On the ground
Where to stay, getting around, food and travelling with family.
- 🛏️Where to stayThe best areas, destination by destination
- ⛴️Transport & ferriesTrains, buses, flights and island boats
- 🍜Thai foodDishes to try and street food tips
- 🔒Is Thailand safe?Real risks and how to avoid them
- 👨👩👧Thailand with kidsBest places and tips for families
- 💞Honeymoon in ThailandRomantic islands and route ideas
- 🏝️Phuket beaches12 beaches compared
- 🌴Koh Samui beaches10 beaches compared
- 🏝️Maya BayRules and fees explained
Festivals & experiences
Songkran, Loy Krathong, the Full Moon Party and ethical elephant encounters.
- 🏮FestivalsSongkran, Loy Krathong, Full Moon…
- 🛶Floating markets near BangkokDamnoen Saduak, Amphawa, Maeklong: days, hours and boat prices
- 💦SongkranThai New Year water festival
- 🏮Loy Krathong & Yi PengFestival of lights: dates and where to go
- 🌕Full Moon PartyDates, tips and safety on Koh Phangan
- 🐘Ethical elephant sanctuariesHow to choose, and what to avoid
- 🤿Diving in ThailandKoh Tao, Similan, Phi Phi: seasons, course prices and choosing a school
- 🏝️James Bond Island and Phang Nga BayWhich boat to choose from Phuket or Krabi, sea canoeing in the hongs, Koh Panyee and crowd-free timing.
- 🤿Similan Islands: diving and day tripsOpening season, speedboat day trip or liveaboard from Khao Lak, park fee and the best dive sites.
- 🚤Koh Samui day tripsAng Thong, Koh Tao, Pig Island: the 7 best trips, prices and seasons.
- 🛶Khao Sok toursCheow Lan Lake, raft houses, canoeing, jungle hikes: prices, fees and seasons.
- ⛰️Chiang Mai day tripsDoi Inthanon, Chiang Rai, ethical elephants: the 8 best day trips.
- 🚤Phuket day tripsPhang Nga, Phi Phi, Similan, Racha: the 8 trips worth a full day, with prices and seasons.
- 🛶Krabi day trips4 Islands, Hong, Phi Phi, Railay, Emerald Pool: the best trips from Ao Nang and what they cost.
- 🏝️Phi Phi island toursMaya Bay at dawn, Bamboo Island, plankton, diving: the best trips when you stay on Phi Phi.
- 🤿Khao Lak day tripsSimilan, Surin, Khao Sok, Phang Nga: the best trips from Khao Lak, season by season.
Practical & money
Budget, bank fees, insurance, health, TDAC, time zone and borders.
- 🧭Practical guideMoney, SIM, safety, etiquette
- 💰Travel budgetReal prices and daily budgets
- 💳Money & bank feesATMs, cards and how to avoid fees
- 🛡️Travel insuranceWhat cover you really need
- 💉Vaccines & healthVaccines, malaria, dengue, first-aid kit
- 📲TDAC arrival cardFree, 3 days before arrival
- 🕐Time in ThailandLive clock and time difference
- 🛂Border crossingsLaos, Cambodia, Malaysia by land
- 📶eSIM and SIM cardeSIM or local SIM: AIS, True and dtac prices, coverage and setup
Popular routes
Bangkok to the islands and the north, island hopping and airports.
- 🚆Bangkok to Chiang MaiNight train, flight or bus
- ⛴️Bangkok to Koh SamuiFlight, train + ferry, bus
- ✈️Bangkok to PhuketFlight, bus or train + bus
- ✈️Bangkok to KrabiFlight, bus or train + bus
- ⛴️Bangkok to Koh TaoTrain, bus + boat or flight
- 🚌Bangkok to PattayaEkkamai bus, airport bus and taxi compared
- 🚆Bangkok to Hua HinTrain, bus and taxi compared
- 🚤Koh Samui to Koh TaoLomprayah, Seatran and slower ferries compared
- ⛴️Krabi to Koh LantaMinivan, ferry and speedboat compared
- 🚤Phuket to Koh Phi PhiFerries, speedboats, seasons
- 🏍️Chiang Mai to PaiMinivan, private car and scooter compared
- ✈️Koh Samui airportFlights, transfers and tips
- ⛴️Thailand island hoppingThree island routes with ferries, prices and seasons