Thailand is one of the most loved travel destinations in the world, and it is easy to see why. In a single trip, you can explore the golden temples and street food of Bangkok, walk among the ruins of ancient royal capitals, trek through the misty mountains of the north, ride a longtail
boat between limestone cliffs, dive on coral reefs and relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in Asia. And everywhere you go, you will be welcomed with the famous Thai smile.
Many travelers follow the same well-known route: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and a few popular islands. This guide invites you to go further: to the quiet temple towns of the lower north, the Khmer ruins and Mekong villages of Isan, the jungle islands near the Cambodian border, the national parks of the west and the unspoilt islands of Trang and Satun in the far south.
How this guide works
Part 1 – Practical Thailand gives you everything you need to prepare: entry rules, money, internet and eSIMs, apps, transport, health and safety, packing tips, etiquette and the best time to travel to each region.
Part 2 – The 100 Destinations takes you through Thailand region by region, from Bangkok and the centre to the north, Isan, the east coast, the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Every destination opens with a small map showing where it lies in Thailand, followed by the highlights, the best time to visit, food to try, where to stay, how to get there, a daily budget and an insider tip.
Part 3 – Routes and Itineraries helps you turn your wishes into a real trip, with readymade routes from one week to one month, including the Mae Hong Son Loop, Isan and island hopping in the Andaman Sea.
The numbers of the destinations match the numbers on the overview map at the front of this book, so you can always see at a glance where you are and what lies nearby.
A few words of advice
Thailand changes quickly. New ferry routes appear, prices rise in the high season and entry rules are updated regularly. All prices in this guide are given in US dollars and are meant as an indication. Before you book, always check the latest official information, especially about entry
requirements and the opening seasons of national parks and islands.
And one practical tip that will make your trip much easier: stay connected. In Thailand, you will use your phone for maps, Grab, ferry tickets, translation and staying in touch. With a travel eSIM from, you have mobile data from the moment you land, without searching for a SIM card shop at the airport.
Enjoy the journey
Whether this is your first trip to Thailand or your tenth, we hope this guide inspires you to go further, stay a little longer and discover places you had never heard of before. Taste the street food, learn a few words of Thai, visit a temple at sunrise and let Thailand surprise you.
Have a wonderful journey
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