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Curated attractions, handpicked hotels, and worthwhile tours — real recommendations to help you plan the trip you actually want.
From ancient temples to pristine islands
Things to do in Thailand
Where to go
Popular destinations
Handpicked experiences across Thailand
Top-rated tours
Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride
Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat
Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around
Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour
Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine
Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour
Experience Real Bangkok by Bike
Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao
Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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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.
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Where to stay
Coming up across Thailand
Events & festivals
Phi Ta Khon Festival
20–22 Jun 2026
Phi Ta Khon 2026: 20–22 June 2026 in Dan Sai, Loei. 3-day ghost-mask festival. Free entry, 100,000+ visitors, how to get there, where to stay.
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Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
29 Jun 2026
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. Upcoming dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
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Asanha Bucha Day
29 Jul 2026
29 July 2026 nationwide. Marks the Buddha's first sermon and the founding of the Sangha. Wien thien ceremonies, merit-making, and nationwide alcohol ban.
Khao Phansa
30 Jul 2026
30 July 2026 marks the start of Buddhist Lent. Monks begin a 3-month retreat. Ubon Ratchathani's spectacular Candle Festival features giant carved wax sculptures.
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Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's Day
12 Aug 2026
August 12 nationwide. Queen Sirikit's birthday doubles as Thai Mother's Day. Blue decorations, jasmine garlands, and merit-making ceremonies across Thailand.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
10–18 Oct 2026
Nine days of street processions, Chinese shrine rituals, and vegetarian street food across Phuket. Oct 10-18 schedule, top temples, and what to expect.
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Chulalongkorn Day
23 Oct 2026
October 23 nationwide. Wreaths and flowers laid at statues of King Rama V, who abolished slavery and modernised Thailand. Public holiday.
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Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival
25 Oct 2026
October 2026 in Chonburi, 80km from Bangkok. Over 100 years of buffalo racing, beauty contests, and local festivities. Free entry, easy day trip from Pattaya.
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Naga Fireballs
26 Oct 2026
26 October 2026 in Nong Khai. Mysterious glowing orbs rise from the Mekong River at the end of Buddhist Lent. Science or serpent? See for yourself.
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Ok Phansa
26 Oct 2026
26 October 2026 marks the end of 3-month Buddhist Lent with illuminated boat processions on rivers, merit-making, and nationwide temple celebrations.
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Essential reading before your trip
Travel guides
Airport Fast-Track Thailand: Lounges and Skip-the-Queue Guide
Thai airport fast-track and lounges. Miracle, Coral, Plaza Premium, AOT Premium Lane at Suvarnabhumi, Phuket and Don Mueang compared.
Bangkok Airport Arrival: What to Expect at Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Step-by-step Suvarnabhumi (BKK) arrival guide — TDAC, immigration, baggage, eSIM, taxis vs train, scam warnings. What happens once you land.
Bangkok Airports: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) vs Don Mueang (DMK)
Bangkok has two airports 40km apart. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for full-service carriers, Don Mueang (DMK) for budget. The complete comparison.
Flights from the UK to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Cheapest Months
Cheap flights UK to Thailand — direct LHR-BKK on Thai Airways and BA, Gulf connections via Doha/Dubai, plus regional MAN/EDI/BHX departures.
Flights from the US to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Fares
Flights US to Thailand — no non-stops. Best one-stop options via Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Doha by departure city, with current fare ranges.
Flights to Thailand: Best Airlines, Airports & Booking Tips
How to find cheap flights to Thailand — when to book, which airport (BKK vs DMK vs HKT vs CNX), and which airlines fly there from the UK, US, and beyond.
Phuket Airport (HKT): Arrivals, Transfers, Direct Flights
Phuket International Airport (HKT) guide. Direct flights from Doha, Dubai, Istanbul. Arrival, taxis, transfers to Patong, Kata, Karon.
12 Quiet Thai Islands Beyond Phuket and Samui (2026 Guide)
12 quiet Thai islands beyond Phuket and Samui — Koh Mak, Koh Kood, Koh Lipe, Koh Phayam and more. Bungalows from 600 THB, ferry times, and when to visit.
Day-by-day routes with transport, hotels & tours built in
Multi-day itineraries
10 Days Gulf Islands: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao
10 Days Island Hopping: Phuket, Phi Phi & Krabi
2 Days in Ayutthaya: Ancient Temples & River Life
2 Weeks Thailand on a Budget: The Backpacker Route
2 Weeks in Thailand: The Ultimate First-Timer Itinerary
3 Days in Bangkok: The Perfect City Break
3 Days in Kanchanaburi: Waterfalls, War History & River Life
5 Days in Khao Lak & Similan Islands: Diving, Beaches & Jungle
265 retreats across Thailand's most peaceful destinations
Yoga & wellness retreats
10 Day Wellness Package Detox Weight Loss Yoga Fitness Thailand
21 Day Unique Wellness Package Muay Thai Yoga & More Thailand
29 Day 200 Hour Ashtanga based Vinyasa Yoga TTC in Thailand
15 Day Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in Phuket, Thailand
8 Day Harmonizing Spa Retreat Package on Koh Samui, Thailand
10 Day 100hr Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Meridians TTC in Thailand
4 Day Total Self-Care Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand
18 Day 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand
15 Day All Inclusive Holistic Fitness & Yoga Retreat, Thailand
8 Day Holistic Fitness & Yoga Retreat, Thailand
14 Day 200H Hybrid Online + In Person Hatha Vinyasa TTC, Thailand
26 Day 200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa TTC & Transformation, Thailand
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