Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
Major Sightseeing City of Thailand
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi
Best Time to Visit Thailand
May, June and July is generally considered to be the best time to travel to Bali in terms of the weather. However, depending on whether the traveler is a surfer or explorer, preferences may change. During the dry season, May to October, the western side of the peninsula creates some of the world’s best waves.
Airports
Bangkok International Airport (BKK), Bangkok
Pattaya International Airport (UTP), Pattaya
Phuket International Airport (HKT), Phuket
Krabi International Airport (KBV), Krabi
Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Airport
Bangkok International Airport (BKK), Bangkok
Popular Bangkok Tourism Attractions
Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Khaosan Road, Safari World, Wat Phra Kaew, Lumphini Park, Jim Thompson House, Wat Saket, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Terminal 21, Siam Park City, Dusit Zoo, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Vimanmek Mansion, Golden Buddha, Rod Fai Night Market, Hua Hin, Koh Samet, Pranburi
Pattaya
Pattaya is a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beaches. A quiet fishing village as recently as the 1960s, it’s now lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs. Nearby, hillside Wat Phra Yai Temple features an 18m-tall golden Buddha. The area also features several designer golf courses, some with views of Pattaya Bay.
Airport
Pattaya International Airport (UTP), Pattaya
Popular Pattaya Tourism Attractions
Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Walking Street, Pattaya, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Sanctuary of Truth, Ko Phai Island, Underwater World, Pattaya Elephant Village, Wat Phra Yai, Ramayana Water Park, Khao Chi Chan Buddha
Phuket
Phuket, a rain forested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shop houses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos.
Airport
Phuket International Airport (HKT), Phuket
Popular Phuket Tourism Attractions
Patong, Coral Island, Raya Island, Kathu Island, Karon Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Kamala Beach, Flying Hanuman, Nai Harn Beach, Kalim Beach, Bang Pae Waterfall, Bang Tao Beach, Surin Beach, Kata Beach, Sirinat National Park, Karon View Point, Siam Niramit Phuket, Phuket Trickeye Museum, Phuket Zoo, Thalang National Museum, Phuket Seashell Museum, Phuket Fanta Sea, Big Buddha, Phuket Simon Cabaret
Krabi
Krabi, the capital of southern Thailand’s Krabi Province, is a resort town near the Andaman coast. It lies in an area of limestone karsts and mangrove forest. On a hilltop reached by stairs, the Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist site with panoramic views. Khao Kanab Nam, 2 slanting hills rising out of water, form a local landmark. Andaman Sea destinations like the Phi Phi Islands are accessible by ferry.
Airport
Krabi International Airport (KBV), Krabi
Popular Krabi Tourism Attractions
Phi Phi Islands, Railay Beach, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Poda, Ko Ngai, Tiger Cave Temple, Ao Nang Beach, Phra Nang Cave Beach, Maya Bay, Ko Jhum, Bamboo Island, Ton Sai BeachPhra Ae Beach, Krabi Hot Springs, Chicken Island, Hong Island
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
Major Sightseeing City of Thailand
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi
Best Time to Visit Thailand
May, June and July is generally considered to be the best time to travel to Bali in terms of the weather. However, depending on whether the traveler is a surfer or explorer, preferences may change. During the dry season, May to October, the western side of the peninsula creates some of the world’s best waves.
Airports
Bangkok International Airport (BKK), Bangkok
Pattaya International Airport (UTP), Pattaya
Phuket International Airport (HKT), Phuket
Krabi International Airport (KBV), Krabi
Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Airport
Bangkok International Airport (BKK), Bangkok
Popular Bangkok Tourism Attractions
Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Khaosan Road, Safari World, Wat Phra Kaew, Lumphini Park, Jim Thompson House, Wat Saket, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Terminal 21, Siam Park City, Dusit Zoo, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Vimanmek Mansion, Golden Buddha, Rod Fai Night Market, Hua Hin, Koh Samet, Pranburi
Pattaya
Pattaya is a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beaches. A quiet fishing village as recently as the 1960s, it’s now lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs. Nearby, hillside Wat Phra Yai Temple features an 18m-tall golden Buddha. The area also features several designer golf courses, some with views of Pattaya Bay.
Airport
Pattaya International Airport (UTP), Pattaya
Popular Pattaya Tourism Attractions
Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Walking Street, Pattaya, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Sanctuary of Truth, Ko Phai Island, Underwater World, Pattaya Elephant Village, Wat Phra Yai, Ramayana Water Park, Khao Chi Chan Buddha
Phuket
Phuket, a rain forested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shop houses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos.
Airport
Phuket International Airport (HKT), Phuket
Popular Phuket Tourism Attractions
Patong, Coral Island, Raya Island, Kathu Island, Karon Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Kamala Beach, Flying Hanuman, Nai Harn Beach, Kalim Beach, Bang Pae Waterfall, Bang Tao Beach, Surin Beach, Kata Beach, Sirinat National Park, Karon View Point, Siam Niramit Phuket, Phuket Trickeye Museum, Phuket Zoo, Thalang National Museum, Phuket Seashell Museum, Phuket Fanta Sea, Big Buddha, Phuket Simon Cabaret
Krabi
Krabi, the capital of southern Thailand’s Krabi Province, is a resort town near the Andaman coast. It lies in an area of limestone karsts and mangrove forest. On a hilltop reached by stairs, the Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist site with panoramic views. Khao Kanab Nam, 2 slanting hills rising out of water, form a local landmark. Andaman Sea destinations like the Phi Phi Islands are accessible by ferry.
Airport
Krabi International Airport (KBV), Krabi
Popular Krabi Tourism Attractions
Phi Phi Islands, Railay Beach, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Poda, Ko Ngai, Tiger Cave Temple, Ao Nang Beach, Phra Nang Cave Beach, Maya Bay, Ko Jhum, Bamboo Island, Ton Sai BeachPhra Ae Beach, Krabi Hot Springs, Chicken Island, Hong Island