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Welcome to Thailand!

DESTINATION OF THE YEAR  2025

Gleaming temples and golden Buddhas frame the landscapes in Thailand, serving as a stunning backdrop for tours of Bangkok noodle shacks and adventures along the luxurious coastline

Travel Tip: Thailand boasts over 2,000 miles of coastline, ensuring a perfect beach for every traveler in 2025

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. Whether you seek adventure, romance, or relaxation, these beaches promise an unforgettable tropical experience.

 

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Azure waters lap the edges of sugar-sand beaches. Sizzling food fills street markets with mouth-watering smells. Palaces glitter and temples inspire. Elephants splash through lakes and waterfalls pockmark spinach-green rainforests. Located in the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Thailand extends its warmest welcome to you, matching its temperature in its genuine hospitality.

Bangkok’s local Wang Lang Market and numerous night markets are good spots for a taste of authentic local food, and the Wat Phra Kaew, Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a must-visit, but Thailand is far more than that. 

Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Chiang Mai in the north is renowned for its cultural blossom of Buddhist temples – celebrate Yi Peng Lantern Festival by flying your lantern into the night sky; and picturesque landscape – go trekking in the lush mountains. The islands such as Phuket are calling for its crystal-clear waters, white sand, Old Phuket Town and vibrant nightlife. Koh Phi Phi off the western coast features beautiful beaches and is a perfect gateway to other nearby islands like Bamboo Island and Mosquito Island – fantastic for island-hopping. 

Go to Koh Lanta island for its stunning national park and gateway to other nearby islands like Koh Rok, Koh Ngai, and Koh Mook – it is fantastic for island-hopping. Visit the less-known Koh Kood island in the east for a peaceful getaway with stunning waterfalls.

With its tropical ingredients such as coconut, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, Thai food offers a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements, and has become increasingly popular over the years. With Pad Thai – noodles smothered with egg, peanuts and fish sauce, Tom Yum Goong – spicy and sour shrimp soup, and curries flavoured with green, yellow or red chilli paste and coconut, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Feeling too spicy? Accompany your meal with a sweet and icy Thai Tea or fresh coconut from the islands.

 

When to go to Thailand


Thailand is pretty hot all year round, summers (March-July) are especially hot with daily temperatures ranging between 30-35°C, or even exceeding 40°C in certain central or southern areas. Winter (November-February) can also be hot, ranging from below 20°C to above 30°C.
Thailand’s best weather is between November and February. The Christmas holidays are a popular time for package tourists, so be wary of this if you want to avoid crowds.

March to May brings hot and dry weather, and 

The monsoon season from June to October sees the country drenched in rain, dyeing the landscapes an alluring green. The rainy season is an enjoyable time to travel if you want to avoid tourists.
 

Best Times to Visit for Smaller Crowds

Thailand's low season coincides with the monsoon season. Except the Thai islands, which draw college students from Australia and Europe during their summer breaks, the wet and muggy climate keeps many tourists away between July and September.

Visiting Thailand during this quiet time has its perks: You'll get cheaper accommodations, better access to restaurants and activities typically inundated by vacationers, and potentially more of a local experience. At the same time, there are limitations. Rains could come in brief cloudbursts, or they could go in now days-long downpours that affect boat service and island access. Tours are less abundant, and some hotels even close during the off-season, so be sure to plan if you're considering a trip in the summer.

Best Times to Visit for great Weather

For the best weather, plan your visit to Thailand during the dry season, typically from November to March, and sometimes extending into April or May. However, the Lower Gulf, which includes the islands of Ko Samui, Ko Phagan, and Ko Tao, experiences its heaviest rainfall from September to December.

From November to February, the Andaman Coast its most pleasant weather, with average temperatures in the 80 and minimal rainfall. This results in clear blue waters and lush vegetation nour by the monsoon season.

 

Regarding the low season, it's important to adjust your expectations. "Traveling during the summer months is feasible, but you may encounter brief, intense showers The east coast of Thailand has its distinct weather patterns making summer the drier season there."

Best Times to Visit for Lower Prices

Thailand remains an affordable travel destination year-round, but the most significant savings on flights, accommodations, and tours can be found during the low season from July to September.
The low season offers benefits like fewer crowds and lower prices, making Thailand a fantastic value in the summer,"   Although this period tends to be wetter, you might enjoy more vibrant natural landscapes. "Summer is often called 'green season' because the rains bring lush greenery to the countryside and replenish rivers and waterfalls."

Best Times to Visit for Island-hopping

Boating from one jungle-topped limestone island to another is a great way to explore Thailand, but seasonal downpours can put the kibosh on nautical fun. Some southern Andaman resorts are even close for the rainy season.

"The islands off the west coast, like Phuket, are best to visit in the winter months, whereas the islands off the east coast, like Ko Samui, are great to visit in the summer. This means you should time your bouncing around Phuket, the Phi Phi Islands, Ko Lanta, and other Andaman isles between late October (when the rains taper off) and May or June. Conversely, Gulf of Thailand idylls Ko Samui, Ko Tao, and Ko Pha-Ngan are at their rainiest and windiest between October and December.

Thailand's Top Islands

  • Phuket, Phi Phi Islands, Ko Lanta: Best to visit between late October-May or June

  • Ko Samui, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-Ngan: Best to visit between June-September

International airports

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 30km east of central Bangkok.

Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 32km north of Phuket Town.

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is 3km southwest of Chiang Mai city centre.

Krabi International Airport (KBV) is 15km east of Krabi Town.

Getting around in Thailand


Domestic flights connect Bangkok to the rest of Thailand, and you can fly direct from the capital to Koh Samui, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and numerous other destinations. Thailand’s railway network connects all four corners of the country, making for a scenic travel option.
The underground and overground railway system in Bangkok is convenient to travel within the city. Tuk Tuks – the three-wheeled vehicles are indigenous mode of transport in Thailand, but they can be pricey. Cheap taxis are available. At the often-congested city centres, motorcycle taxis are convenient and cost-effective choices, just be reminded to wear a helmet. 
Buses can be taken around the big cities in Thailand, but are less common in smaller cities, where songthaew – small pick-up trucks are more available.
Ferries and boats run within Bangkok and connect the coastal areas and islands, available for island hopping.
 

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