Regularly updated guides to plan your perfect Thailand getaway.
Where in Thailand?Coming up · October to January
24–25 Nov 2026 · Chiang Mai
Mass sky-lantern releases, free temple ceremonies and a candlelit old city. How tickets work, which night to choose and where to stay.
10–18 Oct · Phuket
Nine days of street processions, shrine rituals and vegetarian street food across Phuket Town.
24 Nov · Nationwide
Candlelit krathongs on rivers nationwide. Where to celebrate in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.
3–7 Dec · Near Pattaya
Five days of music, art and sustainable food at The Fields at Siam Country Club, near Pattaya.
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Timed to the monsoons
Peak dry season: cool mornings in the north, calm seas on both coasts.
The Andaman's driest stretch, with snorkelling visibility at its best.
Beaches stay fine; skip the north while burning-season smoke lingers.
The hottest month: Songkran water fights cool the cities mid-April.
Rain reaches the Andaman first; the Gulf islands stay drier for months yet.
Gulf islands in their dry window while the west coast takes the monsoon.
The Gulf holds fair; the north turns deep green between showers.
Gulf beaches keep their window; short afternoon bursts elsewhere.
The wettest month nationwide: Gulf islands and city breaks fare best.
Rains taper in the north; waterfalls and rice fields at full strength.
Dry season opens everywhere: lantern festivals light up the north.
Cool, dry and busy: the classic month. Book stays well ahead.
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Where to go & what to see
Thailand's 15 best beaches for 2026 (Railay's limestone cliffs, Koh Lipe's 20m water clarity, budget picks from 300 THB). Practical tips and when to visit.
From Koh Phi Phi’s famous bay to quiet Koh Muk, 10 Thai islands ranked by character, with details on beaches, diving, crowds, and how to get there.
Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chao Phraya river boats, Chatuchak weekend market, Muay Thai matches, cabaret shows and Thai cooking classes, Bangkok highlights.
Best Phuket beaches (Freedom, Kata Noi, Nai Harn), Phi Phi and Phang Nga day trips, Old Phuket Town, Big Buddha, diving, cooking classes and night markets.
Chiang Mai's 30+ Old City temples, Doi Suthep at 1,076m, Doi Inthanon day trips, elephant sanctuaries, cooking classes, and where to eat Khao Soi.
Best things to do in Krabi province (Railay Beach, Phi Phi Islands, Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool, rock climbing, and 4-island boat tours from Ao Nang).
12 quiet Thai islands beyond Phuket and Samui, including Koh Mak, Koh Kood, Koh Lipe and Koh Phayam, with practical routes and seasonal advice.
Five Thai temples worth visiting: Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, Wat Rong Khun, Doi Suthep and Wat Pho, with route and dress-code advice.
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No paid placements dressed up as recommendations. Every hotel, tour and beach here earns its place on merit, and we'll tell you what to skip as readily as what to book.
How we chooseRated by real guests
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Essential pre-trip reading
Best time to visit Thailand by region: Andaman vs Gulf beaches, cool-season north, shoulder months, and rainy-season tradeoffs, not one climate.
Trains, buses, flights, ferries, and ride-hailing apps. Compare costs, routes, and booking options for traveling Thailand in 2026. Includes scam warnings.
Indicative Thailand costs for 2026, with planning ranges in THB for accommodation, food, transport, activities, and four travel styles.
Six Thailand eSIMs compared, prices checked 27 Sep 2026: Saily from $2.99 with a 10% reader code, unlimited from $9.50, AIS vs True networks, hotspot rules.
Compare Phuket family resorts by beach: Karon, Kamala, Bang Tao/Laguna, Mai Khao and Patong, then filter by kids clubs or waterslides when that matters.
How Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asalha Bucha and Khao Phansa affect trips: alcohol restrictions, nightlife, exceptions, and links to event pages for dates.
Krabi budget and mid-cheap hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi Town and Railay (plus two Koh Lanta picks), 12 linked stays with honest boat and transfer tradeoffs.
Phuket budget and mid-cheap hotels by area: Patong, Karon-Kata, Phuket Town, Chalong, Nai Yang airport side and Nai Harn, 12 linked picks with honest tradeoffs.
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