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.

Chumphorn

Chumpon is a town in south of Thailand which is the transit point for going to or returning from the island of Koh Tao.

Surat Thani

Located facing the Gulf of Thailand, Surat Thani serves as the port of departure for those traveling to Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Samui.

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat is a big town in the south of Thailand, generally overlooked by tourists, or the foreign ones anyway!

Ranong

Ranong is a seaside town (on the Andaman coast), on the frontier with Myanmar.

Koh Tao

Koh Tao, "Turtle Island," is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, world famous for its undersea diving locations that are rich in fish and coral species.

Mae Rim

Mae Rim is an area directly to the north of Chiang Mai, a little corner of the countryside only a couple of steps from the town.

Dan Sai

Near to the border with Laos, the village of Dan Sai is in the unrecognised part of Thailand.

Phitsanulok

You wouldn't necessarily describe it as such, but Phitsanulok is one of Thailand's largest cities, serving as point of transit between Bangkok and Northern Thailand.

Nakhon Pathom

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

Phra Pathom Chedi

Situated at Nakhon Pathom, only 1 hour from Bangkok, Phra Pathom Chedi is the highest stupa in Thailand (and nearly the highest in the world).

Parc National d’Erawan

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

Cha-am

Cha Am is a beach resort only 2hrs from Bangkok, close to the popular destination of Hua Hin.

Nang Yuan

Nang Yuan is made up of two small islands linked by a sand bar, not far from Koh Tao.

Koh Phangan

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

Krabi Ao Nang

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.

Phiphi Island

Koh Phi Phi is an island in the Andaman Sea, between Phuket and Krabi, where it's a favorite with young travelers.

Chiang Mai

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.