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.