Best time to visit
You can travel across Thailand throughout the entire year, although you should pay attention to the dry and rainy seasons in each region.



Thailand offers you pure diversity. Between exotic beaches, vibrant cities and a lively culture, the country shows itself from its most intense side on your Thailand round trip. From street food stalls in hectic Bangkok to golden temples that tell stories from times long past. From island hopping with white dream beaches on Phuket, Koh Samui or Koh Phi Phi to dense jungles in the north. Thailand can do it all.
You can travel across Thailand throughout the entire year, although you should pay attention to the dry and rainy seasons in each region.

The official currency is the Thai baht (THB).

A direct flight from the UK to Thailand takes around 11 hours.

The official language is Thai, although you won’t need to worry because people in most tourist areas speak English.

Thailand is full of highlights, but these must-sees belong on your bucket list.

Bangkok is a wild blend of temple splendour, the scent of street food and skyline moments. Wat Arun glows above the Chao Phraya like a mosaic of porcelain. Just a short boat ride away, Wat Pho awaits as the home of the giant reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. The Grand Palace completes the picture with gold-adorned halls, intricate temples and the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Between it all, you dive into tuk-tuk rides, soul-warming curries and markets you never forget, from floating boats on the floating market to the Maeklong Railway Market where trains roll straight through the scene. Anyone who wants to immerse themselves even deeper in Thailand’s history can take a day trip to the ancient royal city of Ayutthaya, where ruins, Buddha statues and traces of the past feel close enough to touch.

A longtail boat glides across turquoise water with the breeze on your face and the next island already in sight, which captures exactly how island hopping in Thailand feels. Whether you choose classics such as Koh Phi Phi or peaceful hideaways like Koh Lanta, every route tells its own story. Koh Samui offers palms, beach bars and a touch of luxury, while Koh Phangan lets you move between yoga retreats and beach parties. Koh Tao inspires with coral reefs and turtles, making it a must for anyone who feels at home underwater. And Koh Chang, Thailand’s second-largest island, stays wonderfully laid-back despite its dreamy beaches. Every island delivers its own vibe and together they create the perfect island adventure.

Cliffs rise from the sea like mighty fortresses and boats skim across turquoise water, which creates the unforgettable scenes that define Krabi. You reach Railay Beach only by water, although the journey rewards you with a guaranteed rush of excitement. Spend your days adventuring between cliffs and caves before you settle into sundowners on the sand in the evening. Then comes Phuket, but with a twist. In the old town you wander past pastel-coloured shophouses, expressive street art and temples tucked between vintage shops and Thai retro cafés. Phuket Old Town isn’t just a photo spot–it feels raw, creative and full of life.

Chiang Mai feels like an adventure suspended between the past and the wild. More than 300 temples shimmer in the sunlight here, from the golden Wat Phra Singh in the heart of the old town to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which towers high above the city. In the morning you move through monk rituals and clouds of incense before heading into the jungle in the afternoon. Northern Thailand is green, untamed and full of wow moments with waterfalls that plunge from nowhere, elephant camps that focus on protection rather than performance and mountain villages where time seems to stand still.

Everything in Khao Sok National Park feels larger, wilder and more intense. The rainforest has been growing for millions of years and limestone cliffs rise vertically from the emerald Cheow Lan Lake. Between it all, gibbons call through the trees, mist drifts across the water and vibrant blossoms glow in the undergrowth. Whether you choose a kayak tour, a floating bungalow or jungle trekking, Khao Sok offers a true nature experience rather than a gentle stroll. You feel the sheer power of nature here and you sense the deep quiet that settles in when you simply stand still and marvel.