Thailand has a huge variety of interesting things to do.
Places in the Andaman Sea like Phuket, Krabi, and the Phi Phi islands are great for island hopping and boat tours, while cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai have some amazing cuisine to try and traditional style Buddhist temples to see.
Read through this Thailand travel guide for some of my best Thailand travel tips & info!
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Tropical; hot & humid year round. Dry season is Nov - April
Thailand has two major airports in Bangkok called Don Mueang (DMK) and Suvarnabhumi (BKK), and they have direct flights from many countries all over the world. In fact, a good portion of the air traffic in Southeast Asia connects through Bangkok, so if you do any traveling in this part of the world then you'll most likely pass through there at some point in your journeys.
The DMK airport mainly handles domestic and regional flights (via budget airlines), while BKK handles more international destinations. There are also smaller airports in the popular Thai tourist spots like Krabi, Phuket, and Koh Samui, but these are mainly reached by domestic flights. You can shop for flights to Thailand on Skyscanner.
Thailand is a relatively safe place to travel, with a low violent crime rate of 3.24 per 100k inhabitants (48% lower than the global average). I’ve traveled in many parts of Thailand and witnessed very little crime. The biggest safety risks are probably motorbike accidents and natural threats, like dengue fever. Be sure to wear mosquito spray in rural areas, especially during the rainy season.
The climate of Thailand is tropical, so the weather is hot and humid year round. For Phuket and the Andaman Sea, the rainy season generally runs from May to October, and the sunny season runs from November to April. It's still possible to visit Thailand in the rainy season, but give yourself some extra days as a buffer in case of bad weather.
Thailand is a very budget friendly travel destination, with hostels available from $5 and private hotels from $10. Meals are also cheap, costing about $1 to $5 depending on location. Transportation in Thailand is generally by motorbike or car, and these can be rented, but hiring a driver is sometimes preferable. The Grab transportation app can be used in Thailand, but the prices are a bit inflated here because of price fixing by the Thai taxi industry.
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The beach at Maya Bay is one of the most famous and photogenic places in Thailand, and it was the main thing responsible for bringing tourism to …
Koh Phi Phi island is a beautiful spot in Thailand with limestone hills, turquoise lagoons, and the world famous beach at Maya Bay. There are two main …
The Ayutthaya ruins and temples in Thailand are fascinating, and they’re pretty easy to visit on a day trip from Bangkok! This abandoned city from medieval Siam …
Thailand is loaded with nice beaches, and the island of Koh Tao is no exception. We spent almost an entire month exploring Koh Tao last year, and …
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Ang Thong National Marine Park is a group of 42 paradise islands in the Gulf of Thailand. The ultra scenic panorama viewpoint at Mu Ko Ang Thong …
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When it comes to island hopping destinations in Thailand, Krabi may be overshadowed by nearby Phuket island, but I think both are very scenic and worthwhile. Krabi …
Shark Bay Koh Tao, also known as Thian Og (in Thai), has incredible turquoise water and it’s one of the most popular snorkeling spots on Koh Tao …
The Aow Leuk Beach is one of the nicest white sand beaches on Koh Tao island, and it’s hidden in the easy to reach Ao Leuk Bay. …
Sairee Beach is the biggest and most popular beach on Koh Tao island in Thailand. If you’re looking for white sand, lazy palm trees, and a great …
The Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint is easily the most famous picture in Koh Tao, and it’s one of the most scenic too! Nang Yuan island is located …
Bottle Beach Koh Phangan is a fun adventure away from the noise and bustle of this popular island in Thailand. After a short boat trip you’re rewarded …
Tanote Bay Koh Tao (also known as Tanote Beach) is one of the nicest spots on the east side of Koh Tao island in Thailand. There’s something …
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