Travel in Thailand: Tips, Destinations & Advice

Planning a trip to Thailand or exploring like a local? This section offers travel tips, destination ideas, cultural highlights, and practical advice to help you make the most of your time in the Land of Smiles. Whether you’re here for a short holiday or an extended stay, you’ll find insights on where to go, what to expect, and how to travel smoothly and smartly.

Similan Islands National Marine Park: Best Dive Sites, How to Visit & Where to Stay

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Looking for Thailand’s clearest water and bucket-list dive sites? The Similan Islands (หมู่เกาะสิมิลัน, Mu Koh Similan) are a protected marine park of granite boulders, white-powder beaches, and reefs bursting with life. Think manta rays, whale sharks in season, and visibility that makes even snorkelers feel like divers. Best for: certified divers, snorkelers, photographers, and eco-minded … Read more

Khao Yai National Park Travel Guide: Waterfalls, Wildlife & An Easy Escape from Bangkok

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If Bangkok is all noise and neon, Khao Yai National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาใหญ่) is the reset button. Just a few hours from the capital, this vast highland forest delivers cool mornings, thundering waterfalls, and real chances to spot elephants, gibbons, hornbills, and deer. It forms part of the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex, a UNESCO World … Read more

Pattaya Travel Guide: Best Beaches, Nightlife, Where to Stay & How to Get There

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Pattaya is Thailand’s most famous beach city with two big draws: easy access from Bangkok and a huge mix of things to do. Beyond the neon and late nights, you’ll find family-friendly water parks, island day trips to Koh Larn, great street food, and a long seafront that’s busy from sunrise walks to rooftop sunsets. … Read more

Chiang Rai Travel Guide: Best Temples & Nature, Where to Stay & How to Get There

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Chiang Rai is Thailand’s northern jewel, known for its cultural landmarks, natural beauty, and unhurried pace. Located on the Mae Kok River in the Golden Triangle—just 190 kilometers northeast of Chiang Mai near the borders with Laos and Myanmar—it offers a quieter, more intimate atmosphere than its larger neighbor. Ideal for culture enthusiasts, photographers, families, … Read more

Ayutthaya Travel Guide: Temples, History & How to Visit Thailand’s Ancient Capital

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Once the glittering capital of a mighty Siamese kingdom, Ayutthaya was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world during the 14th–18th centuries. Merchants from Europe, China, Japan, and India filled its busy ports, and grand temples rose alongside royal palaces. The city’s golden age lasted over 400 years before it was destroyed … Read more

Koh Phayam Island Guide: Rustic Charm, Best Beaches & Travel Tips

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Think barefoot roads, sandy tracks, and hornbills gliding over quiet bays. Koh Phayam is one of Thailand’s last easygoing islands, a place where days drift between swim, snack, and sunset without the hurry of big resorts or traffic. It still feels refreshingly old-school in all the right ways. Best for travelers who like it simple … Read more

Koh Lipe – The Maldives of Thailand: Complete Travel Guide

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Koh Lipe has earned the nickname the “Maldives of Thailand” — and for good reason. With its powdery white beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and easygoing vibe, this little island in Satun Province is a dream escape in Thailand’s far south. Despite its small size, Koh Lipe manages to offer something for everyone: backpackers love the … Read more

Koh Kood Travel Guide: Best Beaches, Where to Stay & How to Get There

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Blissfully undeveloped—Koh Kood is Thailand’s last low-key island escape Think white-sand coves, coconut groves, and waterfall swims—with almost no crowds. This guide covers the best beaches, stays, food spots, and the practical steps to reach Koh Kood without the guesswork. Why Visit Koh Kood? Koh Kood (also spelled Ko Kut) is the quietest of the … Read more

Koh Chang Island Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go

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Koh Chang: Jungle Peaks, Quiet Beaches & That Slow Island Rhythm Tucked away in Thailand’s far east, Koh Chang strikes a rare balance—wilder than Samui, calmer than Phi Phi, and a world away from Phuket’s crowds. This is where thick rainforest spills down to long stretches of beach, where waterfalls crash just inland from seaside … Read more

Koh Mak Travel Guide: Peaceful Beaches, Hidden Charm & How to Get There

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If Thailand’s busier islands are like full-moon parties on repeat, then Koh Mak is a deep exhale — quiet, slow-moving, and untouched by mass tourism. Tucked between its more famous neighbors, Koh Chang and Koh Kood, this under-the-radar gem trades in party scenes and packed beaches for palm-fringed silence, bicycle rides through coconut groves, and … Read more