Thailand conjures images of white sand beaches and cerulean waters, peaceful temples, and lush mountain jungles. In Bangkok, a 21st-century playground, the scent of spicy street food fills the air, and the Grand Palace recalls the country's traditions. Outside the capital, the wonders of the countryside enchant, whether you are elephant trekking in the northern hills, exploring Ayutthaya’s splendid ruins, or diving in the waters of the idyllic southern coast. The unique spirit of the Thai people—this is the “land of smiles,” after all—adds warmth to any visit.
Northern Thailand, bordering Laos and Myanmar (Burma), is known for its thickly forested mountains inhabited by several hill tribes, each with its own language and culture. In the provincial capital, Chiang Mai, the old city has noteworthy Buddhist t...
Central Thailand is the heart of the kingdom both geographically and administratively. The central region is made up of fertile flatlands providing Thailand with most of its agricultural produce. It is a place of natural beauty - of mountains, forest...
The southern region is climatically split in two: the southeast (Gulf of Thailand) and the southwest (Andaman Sea). Each is affected by a different monsoon through the year, meaning that regardless of when you're in Thailand, you should be able to fi...
Known locally as 'Issan' the Northeast of Thailand is the country's largest region and a place visitor tend to explore less than other regions. Essentially a series of flat plains with the Phu Pan mountain ranges running down their middle, the northe...
Bangkok is always among the world’s top tourist destinations. The city is a true tourist paradise, proved by the growing number of travelers coming each year. There are a great variety of tourist places in Bangkok, mostly historical attractions and ...
Eastern Thailand lies between the Sankamphaeng Range, which forms a natural border with the Khorat Plateau to the north and the Gulf of Thailand to the south. The geography of the region is characterised by short mountain ranges alternating with smal...