Ideas of where to visit in Thailand

Thailand offers the visitor such a wide and varied choice of places to visit, very often the biggest decision to make is exactly 'where' to go ! We hope this will give you some ideas and put in the most simple terms some of the options you have. Main page:  Thailand Hotels and Resorts - Thailand Hotel reviews

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Where to visit in Thailand

Most people arrive through Bangkok Airport. From Bangkok it is easy to travel around Thailand and also continue to other parts of South East Asia. Getting around in Thailand tells you how easy it is with some easy guidelines. To put it simply, for short journeys taxis or cars with driver are relatively cheap and easy, on a tighter budget plenty of air conditioned buses. Trains also operate to some destinations. Thailand domestic flights are cheap and frequent with a wide choice of airlines including Thai budget airlines.
Thailand Weather including rainfall statistics for beaches and cities

Cities in Thailand : Bangkok is Thailand's Capital and major city, it is also the place most people arrive through. Bangkok is a busy and vibrant city. Chiang Mai is Thailand's second largest city and gateway to the North of Thailand. Other major cities include Hat Yai,  Ubon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and others.

Inland History and Culture: From Bangkok you can easily reach Kanchanaburi and the Bridge on the River Kwai, Ayuthaya and Sukhothai offer an insight into the history and culture of Thailand. Isan Province / North East Thailand offers rural areas, farmlands, local towns and villages and off the beaten track charming destinations. Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai are usually reached via Chiang Mai.

Rachamankha Chiang Mai  Mae Hong Son

Thai Islands: The most famous are Phuket and Koh Samui, both offer plenty of facilities for the tourist with lots to do, shopping and entertainment. Snorkeling is available at nearby islands from both Samui and Phuket. Phuket is the most developed with also large shopping malls and large entertainment venues.

The Island of Koh Ngai Koh Phangan

Quieter Islands in Thailand: Koh Chang, Koh Samet, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Lanta are quieter islands, many of these Thai islands have both budget and luxury accommodation, each with their own charms. Koh Yao and Phi Phi Island can be easily reached from Phuket or Krabi. In the far south of Thailand you can find accommodation on Koh Ngai, Koh Mook, Sukorn and also in the Trang area.

Amari Resort Trang Sensi Paradise Koh Tao

South from Bangkok is the Sunrise Coast that includes Cha Am, Hua Hin, also Pranburi, Bang Saphan and Chumphon. Cha Am and Hua Hin are the busiest of these, Hua Hin being the largest and offering shopping, restaurants and entertainment.  From Chumphon there are boats to Koh Tao / Koh Nang Yuan, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui.
Beach resorts Pranburi area near Hua Hin 
Beach Hopping down the Thai Gulf Coast: You can easily hop between beaches along the coast south of Bangkok, each place can be between 30 minutes and a couple of hours by road, so getting from place to place by bus, train or taxi is quite easy.
Takiab Beach Hua Hin Bang Saphan South of Hua Hin

South East from Bangkok is Pattaya City, busy and lively, also nearby beaches such as Jomtien Beach. Further along the coast is Rayong which is very quiet, from here you can take a boat to Koh Samet or continue down the coast to Trat and take a boat to Koh Chang. Koh Chang is the most popular island off the East coast of the Gulf of Thailand.

Krabi and Khao Lak: These are mainland beach areas in Southern Thailand. Krabi is served through Krabi Airport and Khao Lak through Phuket Airport. You can travel south from Krabi to Koh Lanta.

See other destinations for ideas of accommodations ranging from budget to luxury hotels and resorts throughout Thailand plus other local information.

You can find great accommodation even in smaller places off the beaten track.