Central Thailand
Bangkok
Temples, canals, markets and neighbourhoods: a capital best understood through its contrasts.
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Central, Northern, Southern and island Thailand
Destinations and guided visits
Twenty-six destinations, each with its own atmosphere and heritage. Each page offers ideas for a guided visit or for including the destination in a wider itinerary.
Central Thailand · UNESCO World Heritage
Ayutthaya
The ruins of the former Siamese capital, among temples, Buddha images and layers of history.
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Western Thailand
Kanchanaburi
The River Kwai, memories of the Death Railway and landscapes of forests and mountains.
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Floating markets · Central Thailand
Damnoen Saduak & Amphawa
Canals, boats and stalls reveal the relationship between trade, water and everyday local life.
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Northern Thailand
Chiang Rai
Contemporary art, temples and borderland landscapes in the country’s northernmost region.
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Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai
Temples within the old walls, craft traditions and hills: the cultural heart of the North.
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Northern Thailand · UNESCO World Heritage
Sukhothai
The first great Siamese kingdom lives on in a historical park of temples, statues and lakes.
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Andaman Coast · Southern Thailand
Khao Lak
Beaches, nature and access to the Similan and Surin Islands in a quieter base than Phuket.
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Khao Sok National Park · Southern Thailand
Khao Sok Lake
Cheow Lan Lake, limestone cliffs and one of the world’s oldest rainforests.
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Andaman Coast · Southern Thailand
Phuket
Beaches, Sino-Portuguese heritage and departures for iconic bays and islands.
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Phang Nga Bay · Southern Thailand
Koh Yao Noi
A peaceful island of villages, rice fields, mangroves and views across the bay.
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Phang Nga Bay · Southern Thailand
Koh Yao Yai
Long beaches, farmland and villages on a large but still unhurried island.
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Andaman archipelago · Southern Thailand
Phi Phi Islands
Cliffs, iconic bays and clear water, best experienced with care for a fragile environment.
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Krabi Province · Southern Thailand
Ao Nang
A convenient base for Railay, Phra Nang, islands and activities across Krabi Province.
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Krabi Province · Southern Thailand
Krabi
An entire province of cliffs, forests, islands and towns to explore beyond the coast.
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Krabi archipelago · Southern Thailand
Koh Lanta
Long beaches, a relaxed atmosphere and departures for Koh Rok, Koh Haa and nearby islands.
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Trang archipelago · Southern Thailand
Koh Kradan
A small island with clear water and a simple atmosphere far from large resorts.
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Trang archipelago · Southern Thailand
Koh Ngai
A small island for snorkelling, beaches and time away from the busiest routes.
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Andaman Sea · Far Southern Thailand
Koh Lipe
Tropical beaches, diving and an international atmosphere in the remote Adang-Rawi archipelago.
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Eastern Thailand · Gulf of Thailand
Koh Samet
Sandy beaches on a compact island, ideal for a break from Bangkok’s pace.
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Eastern Thailand · Gulf of Thailand
Koh Chang
A large and varied island with beaches, forest, waterfalls and local communities.
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Eastern Thailand · Gulf of Thailand
Koh Kood
A quiet island of beaches, waterfalls and fishing villages, with little nightlife.
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Eastern Thailand · Gulf of Thailand
Koh Mak
A small, mostly flat island ideal for cycling, beaches and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Gulf of Thailand · Southern Thailand
Koh Samui
Beaches, temples, nature and excursions to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Ang Thong.
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Gulf of Thailand · Southern Thailand
Koh Phangan
An island of contrasts, with northern beaches, forest, diving and local traditions.
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Gulf of Thailand · Southern Thailand
Koh Tao
A sea-focused island with diving, snorkelling, viewpoints and nearby Koh Nang Yuan.
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