Places to discover

Best places to visit in Thailand

Thailand is a country offering multiple different aspects. A very popular tourist destination, the country attracts visitors as much for its cultural riches as for its magnificent scenery and white sandy beaches.

Thailand actually has a great deal to offer the curious traveller, with Its capital, in particular, offering a wonderful cross-sample of what you can expect to find in the country. Bangkok is a city that simply buzzes with noise and vitality. Food stalls in the streets, trendy spots in which to party or go shopping, and not forgetting the temples, or the markets extending for kilometres – there really is something to suit every taste.

Continue on to the South and in 90 minutes you will find yourself at the beach. History buffs will probably prefer to take the road north to Ayutthaya and its temple, with all its many Buddhas. And heading further north still, Chiang Mai, the thick jungle and the area's preserved local traditions, in particular, are sure to delight lovers of tranquillity, good food and hiking.

Moving on to the southeast, fans of wide open spaces are sure to be captivated by Phang Nga Bay and its gorgeous aquatic landscapes. Phuket and Krabi, which lie in the surrounding area, are ideal destinations for fans of beaches and partying to spend some time at. And out in the Gulf of Thailand, the islands of Ko Tao, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Samui serve as great destinations for both novice and experienced divers and anyone simply looking to enjoy the country's most beautiful beaches.

Khao Soks

Khao Sok is a national park north of Phang Nga Bay, not far from the tourist island of Phuket.

New Sukhothai

4.7

The capital of the first Kingdom of Thailand, it was founded in 1238 and most of its temples can still be seen today!

Golden Triangle

4.7

The Golden Triangle is a mountainous region which straddles northern Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar and through which the river Mekong flows.

Chiang Mai

4.7

Chiang Mai is known as the 'Rose of the North,' and it's the point of departure for all the excursions you'll be looking forward to in Northern Thailand. In short, it's somewhere you absolutely must visit if you want to experience the 'real' Thailand.

Khao Yai

4.5

Kaoh Yai is one of the oldest national parks in Thailand and since 2005 it has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Pai

4.5

Pai is a small village in the north of Thailand. A place where hippies and travelers meet, the atmosphere is unusual!

Doï Suthep

4.5

Doï Suthep is a mountain next to the town of Chiang Mai, well-known for the temple on its summit and the royal gardens.

Phuket

4.5

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand; very popular, but big enough so you don't feel like you're tripping over each other.

Phi Phi Ley

4.5

Do you remember the movie 'The Beach'? Well that famous, mysterious beach is here, on the island of Phi Phi Ley.

Doi Inthanon

4.5

Doi Inthanon is a national park located in the south of Chiang Mai Province and the site of Thailand's tallest mountain, which stands at a height of 2,565 m.

Ko Samet

4.5

Ko Samet is a small island forming part of a national park and located off the coast of Rayong in eastern Thailand.

Nakhon Pathom

4.5

Makhon Pathom is a typical Thai provincial town, west of Bangkok, famous for its chedi which is the biggest in the world.

Parc National d’Erawan

4.5

The flagship national park, in the province of Kanchanaburi, less than 3 hours from Bangkok.

Koh Phangan

4.5

Koh Phangan is an island paradise north of Koh Samui in the Golf of Thailand.

Mae Hong Son

4.3

During my stay in Thailand, I visited Mae Hong Son, a charming mountain village in the north of the country where various ethnic minorities live, especially the famous giraffe women.

Krabi

4.3

Krabi is one of the most well known destinations in Thailand thanks to its amazing scenery, balanced between the sea and the land, and the famous sugar-loaf rocks which soar out of the turquoise water of the Andaman sea.

Krabi Ao Nang

4.3

Ao Nang is a seaside resort which has one of the most famous beaches near Krabi, on the southwest coast of Thailand. Most of the excursions to the surrounding islands leave from here.

Ayutthaya

4.3

Ayutthaya was the second historic capital of Thailand, then known as the Kingdome of Siam. The city was founded in 1350 and today still houses the remains of ancient temples.

Chiang Rai

4.3

Chiang Rai is the largest city in the extreme north of Thailand. Located close to the borders with Burma and Laos, the city serves as the point of departure for numerous excursions in the Golden Triangle.