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title: "Thailand Travel Guide"
description: "Destination guides for Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Ayutthaya — where to stay, eat and explore."
url: https://bestofthailand.org/guide
locale: en
---

# Thailand Travel Guide

Destination by destination — the essentials for planning your Thailand trip.

**[Bangkok](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/bangkok)** — ![Bangkok](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-bangkok.jpg) — The complete guide to Thailand's capital: where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around.

**[Chiang Mai](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/chiang-mai)** — ![Chiang Mai](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-chiang-mai.jpg) — Temples, mountains and night markets in Thailand's laid-back northern capital.

**[Phuket](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/phuket)** — ![Phuket](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-phuket.jpg) — Thailand's biggest island: beach-by-beach guide, old town charm and island-hopping bases.

**[Pattaya](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/pattaya)** — ![Pattaya](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-pattaya.jpg) — Beaches, water sports and big-city amenities two hours from Bangkok.

**[Krabi](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/krabi)** — ![Krabi](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-krabi.jpg) — Limestone karsts, Railay's beaches and the gateway to the southern islands.

**[Koh Samui](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/koh-samui)** — ![Koh Samui](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-koh-samui.jpg) — Palm-lined beaches, wellness retreats and waterfall hikes on the Gulf's favourite island.

**[Hua Hin](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/hua-hin)** — ![Hua Hin](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-hua-hin.jpg) — Thailand's original beach resort: night markets, golf and a relaxed royal history.

**[Ayutthaya](https://bestofthailand.org/guide/ayutthaya)** — ![Ayutthaya](https://bestofthailand.org/images/guide-ayutthaya.jpg) — Cycle through the temple ruins of Siam's ancient capital, an easy day trip from Bangkok.