All Thailand Destinations

Every destination on the site, grouped by region. Some are full guides; others are starter pages that I’ll expand as I revisit and write up new stays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, email me and I’ll point you to whichever guide on the site is closest.

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Bangkok and Central Thailand

• Bangkok – the capital. Dense, food-mad, riverside grande dames.
• Hua Hin – royal weekend escape, 3 hours south of Bangkok.
• Pattaya – East coast resorts and a divisive party strip.
• Rayong – quieter east coast, gateway to Koh Samet.
• Ayutthaya – UNESCO ruins, 90 minutes north of Bangkok.
• Kanchanaburi – Bridge over the River Kwai, Erawan Falls.
• Sukhothai – 13th-century capital ruins, central north.

The North

• Chiang Mai – Lanna culture, mountains, the easy north.
• Chiang Rai – the White Temple and the Golden Triangle.
• Pai – mountain valley town, slow countryside.
• Mae Hong Son – far north loop, hill tribes, dramatic drives.

Isan (the Northeast)

• Khon Kaen – Isan’s regional capital. Off the tourist trail.

The South – Andaman Coast

• Phuket – the biggest island, the most resort variety.
• Krabi – limestone karsts and the prettiest landscape in Thailand.
• Koh Phi Phi – Maya Bay islands. Worth one or two nights overnight.
• Koh Lanta – longer, quieter island south of Krabi.
• Koh Yao Noi – Six Senses island between Phuket and Krabi.
• Koh Lipe – far south, near Malaysia. The clearest water in Thailand.

The South – Gulf Coast

• Koh Samui – the developed Gulf island, easy logistics.
• Koh Phangan – Full Moon Party plus the wellness retreat scene.
• Koh Tao – Thailand’s diving headquarters.

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If you only have time to read one planning guide on the site, read Where to Stay in Thailand. It pairs each region with the trip types it actually suits, and it links into the relevant city guides from there.