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Grand Palace & Wat Arun
Bangkok's dazzling royal temples, spires and the riverside Temple of Dawn.
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Thailand
Golden temples, turquoise islands and the world's best street food
About Thailand
Golden temples, turquoise islands and the world's best street food
Thailand is Southeast Asia at its most irresistible: the glittering spires of Bangkok's Grand Palace, the lantern-lit temples of Chiang Mai, and the surreal limestone karsts of the Andaman Sea all wrapped in warm, easy hospitality.
Drift through floating markets, feast on pad thai from a sizzling street cart, island-hop the Phi Phi and Phuket coastlines, and soak up temple serenity — all at a value that keeps travellers coming back year after year.
Local Culture
Thai culture is rooted in Theravada Buddhism, the wai greeting and deep respect for the monarchy. Saffron-robed monks, glittering temples (wat) and spirit houses are everywhere, balanced by a famously fun-loving spirit — from Songkran water fights to night markets and muay thai.
Travel Highlights
- Wat Arun & the Grand Palace, Bangkok
- Phi Phi Islands & Andaman beaches
- Chiang Mai's temples & lanterns
- Floating markets
- World-famous street food
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Language
- Thai
- Currency
- THB
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Thailand.
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Bangkok Temples
Wat Pho's reclining Buddha and gilded shrines along the Chao Phraya.
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Phi Phi Islands
Longtail boats, sheer limestone cliffs and turquoise Andaman lagoons.
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Chiang Mai
Northern temple city of mountain wats, night bazaars and elephant sanctuaries.
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Floating Markets
Vendors paddling canals laden with fruit, noodles and tropical flowers.
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Andaman Beaches
Powder-white sand and warm seas from Railay to Krabi and Phuket.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Thailand story your own.
Island Hopping
Longtail and speedboat tours of the Phi Phi and Similan isles.
Temple Tours
Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai's golden wats with a guide.
Street-Food Crawl
Graze night markets for pad thai, mango sticky rice and more.
Thai Cooking Class
Master curries and tom yum with a market tour.
Elephant Sanctuary
Ethical encounters at Chiang Mai's rescue parks.
Thai Massage & Spa
Traditional massage and wellness retreats.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Thailand
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Cool Season
Nov – Feb
24–32°C
Dry, sunny and pleasant — peak travel time.
Hot Season
Mar – May
30–38°C
Hot and humid; great for islands and Songkran.
Green Season
Jun – Oct
27–33°C
Lush and quieter with short tropical downpours.
Sea Temp
Year-round
28–30°C
Bath-warm waters perfect for diving.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Thailand
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Pad Thai
Wok-fried rice noodles with tamarind, peanuts, egg and prawns.
Tom Yum Goong
Fiery, fragrant hot-and-sour prawn soup with lemongrass.
Thai Green Curry
Creamy coconut curry with basil, chilli and tender meat.
Street Noodles
Endless wok-tossed noodle and rice dishes from the cart.
Street food
Jay Fai, Bangkok
Michelin-starred crab omelette from a street wok.
Progressive
Gaggan Anand, Bangkok
One of Asia's most celebrated tasting menus.
Northern Thai
Khao Soi Khun Yai, Chiang Mai
Beloved bowls of curried khao soi noodles.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Thailand.
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