Thailand is a fun, affordable country with beaches, temples, nightlife, and amazing food.
Best time to visit
November to February (cool & best weather)
March–May very hot
June–October rainy season (cheaper)
Top places
- Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, floating markets, street shopping
- Phuket: beaches, island tours, nightlife
- Krabi: Railay Beach, islands, relaxed vibe
- Pattaya: close to Bangkok, beaches + activities
- Chiang Mai: mountains, temples, night markets, elephants (ethical parks)
- Phi Phi Islands: famous island day trips
Best things to do
- Island hopping (Phi Phi / James Bond / 4 Islands)
- Thai massage & night markets
- Temple visits + river cruises
- Cooking class (optional)
- Snorkeling/diving
Food to try
Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, Mango sticky rice, Green curry, Som tam, Thai iced tea.
Getting around
- Bangkok: BTS/MRT + tuk-tuk + taxis
- Between cities: flights, trains, buses
- Islands: ferries/speedboats