Discover Thailand
Thailand is a country that smiles before it answers.
Bangkok rooftops, northern temples and southern islands — Thailand has it all.
Capital
Bangkok
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Best Time
November to March
Vibe
Vibrant, friendly, varied
Budget
$$$Why Thailand
Thailand is the perfect first Asian destination — easy, affordable, delicious, and warm in every sense of the word.
Must Try
- Tom yum goong (hot-and-sour prawn soup)
- Mango sticky rice in season
- Som tam (green papaya salad) — spicy version
Must Visit
- Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Pho
- Chiang Mai's old town and night markets
- Krabi and the Andaman islands
Before You Go
- Never touch a Thai person's head; don't point feet at people
- Bring small bills
- Songkran in April is a water-fight you can't avoid
Local Legend
Thai massage isn't really a massage — it's based on ancient Indian Ayurvedic principles and was first documented in Buddhist temples 2,500 years ago. The temple of Wat Pho in Bangkok is still considered its university.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Thailand
Cities
- Bangkok
- Chiang Mai
Landmarks
- Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Pho
Nature Spots
- Krabi and the Andaman islands
- Sukhothai historical park
Stories from Thailand
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Local insight
A Chiang Mai night market vendor handed a traveller a paper plate of pad thai, watched a traveller take the first bite, and only then accepted payment. 'If you don't like it, no charge.' travellers liked it. Travellers went back four more nights.
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A local legend
Thai massage isn't really a massage — it's based on ancient Indian Ayurvedic principles and was first documented in Buddhist temples 2,500 years ago. The temple of Wat Pho in Bangkok is still considered its university.
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The one line that stays
Thailand is a country that smiles before it answers.
4 Quizzes about Thailand
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Which Thailand flavour matches you?
Destination Quiz
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Culture Quiz
Test your Thailand custom know-how.
Adventure Quiz
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