Travel Guides
147 researched guides to the practical side of a Thailand trip: what things cost, when to go, where to stay, and how to get around. Start with a topic, or jump to the destination you're planning further down.
Activities
Best Muay Thai in Bangkok: 10 Gyms for Visitors (2026)
Ten Bangkok Muay Thai gyms for visitors, from Sukhumvit tourist classes to Petchyindee fight camp. Addresses, who each suits, and how to book a class.
Updated Oct 2026
Muay Thai Phuket: Tiger, AKA and 6 More Gyms (2026)
Eight Phuket Muay Thai gyms compared: Tiger on Soi Taied, AKA in Rawai, Phuket King and Sumalee. Addresses, class times, 2026 rates and booking links.
Updated Oct 2026
Watch Muay Thai Fights in Thailand: Stadiums & Tickets 2026
Where to watch live Muay Thai in Thailand: Rajadamnern and Lumpinee in Bangkok, Bangla and Patong in Phuket, Thapae in Chiang Mai, MAX in Pattaya.
Updated Oct 2026
Best Muay Thai Gyms in Chiang Mai 2026
Eight Chiang Mai Muay Thai gyms compared: Santai and Gym Bangarang residential camps, plus Old City gyms like Thaikla and Dang. Addresses, booking links.
Updated Sept 2026
Best Muay Thai Gyms in Koh Samui 2026
Five Koh Samui Muay Thai gyms around Lamai: Lamai Muay Thai (WMC since 1998), Punch It Gym, Jun Muay Thai and SuperPro Samui. Addresses and booking links.
Updated Sept 2026
Things to Do in Chiang Rai: Temples, Tea & Golden Triangle
White Temple at 8am before the buses, the free Blue Temple, Baan Dam's teak halls, Choui Fong tea and Mekong views, how to plan Chiang Rai properly.
Updated Aug 2026
Things to Do in Koh Chang: Beaches, Waterfalls & Islands
Koh Chang's west-coast beaches ranked, the Than Mayom and Khlong Phlu waterfalls, Bang Bao boat trips to Koh Wai, and the mangrove east coast.
Updated Aug 2026
Things to Do in Koh Tao: Diving, Bays & Viewpoints (2026)
Learn to dive on Turtle Island, boat out to Koh Nang Yuan's three-islet viewpoint, jump the rock at Tanote Bay and end on Sairee sand, the full plan.
Updated Aug 2026
Flying Over Chiang Mai: Skydiving, Paramotors & Balloons
Chiang Mai has a real dropzone, six paramotor strips, licensed balloons and gyrocopters. Prices, seasons and honest picks for every way to get airborne.
Updated Jul 2026
Rooftop Bars in Bangkok: 16 Best Sky Bars by Area (2026)
16 rooftop bars in Bangkok by area, from 78th-floor Sky Beach to riverside SIN at Avani+ Riverside, with current hours and entry notes.
Updated Jul 2026
Rooftop Bars in Chiang Mai: Best Views & Sunset Spots (2026)
Seven rooftop bars in Chiang Mai, including MAI The Sky Bar, Rise at Akyra Manor and Myst Maya, with practical notes on views, prices and what to order.
Updated Jul 2026
Rooftop Bars in Pattaya: Best Sky Bars & Sea Views (2026)
Compare Pattaya rooftop bars from the 34th-floor Horizon to the 38th-floor D.I.B, with current hours, locations and planning advice.
Updated Aug 2026
Food & Drink
Michelin Restaurants in Thailand: 2026 Stars & Bib Gourmand
Thailand's 2026 Michelin guide: 2 three-star tables, 33 one-stars, 137 Bib Gourmands. Top picks in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, and how to book them.
Updated Sept 2026
Best Cafes in Bangkok: Specialty Coffee & Remote Work (2026)
12 Bangkok cafes for specialty coffee and remote work, from NANA Coffee Roasters in Ari to Roots at The Commons and Paper Plane Project.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Cafes in Chiang Mai: Coffee & Work-Friendly Spots (2026)
Nine Chiang Mai cafes for specialty coffee and relaxed breaks, from Ristr8to and Roast8ry in Nimman to Graph and Akha Ama in the Old City.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Cafes in Pattaya: Coffee, Brunch & Sea Views (2026)
12 Pattaya cafes for coffee, brunch and sea views, including BRU in East Pattaya and KROK-A-CAFÉ at MASON in Na Jomtien.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Cafes in Phuket: Coffee, Brunch & Old Town Gems (2026)
10 Phuket cafes for specialty coffee, brunch and remote work, including Old Town shophouses, a Rawai coworking space and a Nai Yang beach stop.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Food in Koh Samui: Local Eats, Seafood & Markets (2026)
Where to eat in Koh Samui, including the Friday market in Bophut, seafood on the Bang Po shoreline and southern Thai food around Hua Thanon.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Food in Krabi: Night Markets, Seafood & Local Eats (2026)
Where to eat in Krabi, from Kotung and Ruen Mai to PakNam seafood, Krabi Town markets, and Ao Nang restaurants.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Food in Pattaya: Street Eats, Seafood & Markets (2026)
Pattaya food by area, from Naklua seafood and Thepprasit Night Market to Jomtien restaurants and late-night rice soup in central Pattaya.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Restaurants in Bangkok: Michelin to Street Legends (2026)
The best restaurants in Bangkok by tier (three-star fine dining, Jay Fai's crab omelette, royal Thai at Krua Apsorn, and where locals actually eat).
Updated Jul 2026
Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai: Khao Soi to Fine Dining (2026)
13 Chiang Mai restaurants for northern Thai food, khao soi, tasting menus and Mae Ping riverside dining, with current hours where confirmed.
Updated Jul 2026
Best Restaurants in Koh Samui: Beach Dining & Thai (2026)
10 top restaurants in Koh Samui for 2026 (beachfront seafood in Bophut, Thai kitchens in Lamai, beach clubs in Chaweng), with honest prices in THB.
Updated Aug 2026
Best Restaurants in Krabi: Seafood, Thai & Ao Nang Eats (2026)
Nine useful Krabi restaurant picks, including seafood near Ao Nang, southern Thai cooking, Krabi Town favourites, and Railay options.
Updated Jul 2026
Essential Information
Flights from Australia to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Fares
Direct Thailand flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, plus one-stop routes from Brisbane and Adelaide and current entry reminders.
Updated Sept 2026
Flights from Canada to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Fares
Air Canada flies Vancouver-Bangkok nonstop year-round; every other Canadian city connects via Asia or the Gulf. Compare routes and booking details.
Updated Sept 2026
Flights from Germany to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Fares
Nonstop Bangkok flights from Frankfurt and Munich, seasonal Frankfurt-Phuket service, and one-stop routes from other German cities.
Updated Sept 2026
Flights from Singapore to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Fares
Singapore to Bangkok in about 2h30, plus direct flights to Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Samui, Hat Yai and Chiang Rai.
Updated Sept 2026
Airport Fast-Track Thailand: Lounges and Skip-the-Queue Guide
Thai airport fast-track and lounge options at Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Don Mueang, and Chiang Mai, including priority-lane services and access rules.
Updated Jul 2026
Bangkok Airport Arrival: What to Expect at Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Step-by-step Suvarnabhumi (BKK) arrival guide (TDAC, immigration, baggage, eSIM, taxis vs train, scam warnings). What happens once you land.
Updated Sept 2026
Bangkok Airports: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) vs Don Mueang (DMK)
Bangkok has two airports 40km apart. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for full-service carriers, Don Mueang (DMK) for budget. The complete comparison.
Updated Jul 2026
Flights from the UK to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Tips
Flights from the UK to Thailand, including London-Bangkok nonstops, seasonal regional flights to Phuket, and one-stop routes via Europe and the Gulf.
Updated Sept 2026
Flights from the US to Thailand: Routes, Airlines & Connections
Flights from the US to Thailand, with one-stop routes through Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Doha and other hubs, organised by US departure region.
Updated Sept 2026
Flights to Thailand: Best Airlines, Airports & Booking Tips
How to compare flights to Thailand, choose between BKK, DMK, HKT and CNX, and find practical routes from the UK, US, Australia and Europe.
Updated Sept 2026
Phuket Airport (HKT): Arrivals, Transfers, Direct Flights
Phuket International Airport (HKT) guide. Direct flights from Doha, Dubai, Istanbul. Arrival, taxis, transfers to Patong, Kata, Karon.
Updated Jul 2026
Thailand Airport Transfers: BKK, DMK, Phuket & Chiang Mai
How to get from BKK, DMK, Phuket, or Chiang Mai airports to your hotel. Metered taxis, Grab, trains, buses (prices in THB, pickup points, scam warnings).
Updated Jul 2026
Accommodation
Best Family Resorts in Phuket (2026): Beaches Compared
Compare Phuket family resorts by beach: Karon, Kamala, Bang Tao/Laguna, Mai Khao and Patong, then filter by kids clubs or waterslides when that matters.
Updated Sept 2026
Cheap Hotels in Krabi: Ao Nang, Town & Railay
Krabi budget and mid-cheap hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi Town and Railay (plus two Koh Lanta picks), 12 linked stays with honest boat and transfer tradeoffs.
Updated Sept 2026
Cheap Hotels in Phuket: Best Budget Areas
Phuket budget and mid-cheap hotels by area: Patong, Karon-Kata, Phuket Town, Chalong, Nai Yang airport side and Nai Harn, 12 linked picks with honest tradeoffs.
Updated Sept 2026
Cheap Hotels on Koh Samui: Lamai, Chaweng & Quiet North
Koh Samui budget and mid-cheap hotels by area: Lamai, Chaweng, Mae Nam, Bang Rak and Bophut, 12 linked picks with honest beach and nightlife tradeoffs.
Updated Sept 2026
Family Resorts in Karon Beach, Phuket
Karon Beach family resorts, mid-scale west-coast base near restaurants. Links the Karon stays grid plus Phuket kids-club and waterslide shortlists.
Updated Sept 2026
Family Resorts on Kamala Beach, Phuket
Kamala Beach family resorts, calmer than Patong, suite-friendly. Links the Kamala stays grid plus Phuket kids-club and waterslide shortlists.
Updated Sept 2026
Family Resorts with Waterslides in Phuket
Compare five Phuket hotels with waterslides, from small pool slides to Katathani's Aqua Jungle and Thavorn's Blue Heaven, with advice on rooms and beach areas.
Updated Sept 2026
Mid-Range Hotels in Khao Lak: Value Beach Resorts
Khao Lak mid-range hotels around Nang Thong and Khuk Khak, 12 value resorts with Booking links, distinct from the luxury shortlist.
Updated Sept 2026
Cheap Hotels in Chiang Mai: Best Budget Areas
Chiang Mai budget and mid-cheap hotels by area: Old City, Nimman, Chang Klan and Ping riverside, 12 linked picks with honest transport tradeoffs.
Updated Sept 2026
Family Hotels in Phuket with Kids' Clubs
Compare nine Phuket hotels with kids' clubs in Karon, Patong, Laguna, Mai Khao, Kamala and Kata, with advice on room choices, beach access and club rules.
Updated Sept 2026
Best Luxury Hotels on Koh Samui (2026): Beach Resorts Compared
Compare the best luxury hotels on Koh Samui (Four Seasons, Centara Reserve, Anantara Lawana, SALA Chaweng and InterContinental) by beach and coast tradeoffs.
Updated Sept 2026
Romantic Hotels in Krabi / Railay for Couples
11 romantic hotels in Krabi for couples (Railay boat-access hideaways, Ao Nang cliff resorts, and Tubkaek honeymoon stays with honest access tradeoffs).
Updated Sept 2026
Culture
Watch Muay Thai Fights in Thailand: Stadiums & Tickets 2026
Where to watch live Muay Thai in Thailand: Rajadamnern and Lumpinee in Bangkok, Bangla and Patong in Phuket, Thapae in Chiang Mai, MAX in Pattaya.
Updated Oct 2026
Buddhist Holidays & the Thailand Alcohol Ban
How Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asalha Bucha and Khao Phansa affect trips: alcohol restrictions, nightlife, exceptions, and links to event pages for dates.
Updated Sept 2026
Monk Ordination & Merit-Making in Thailand: A Visitor’s Guide
Temporary ordination, alms giving, temple donations, and respectful behaviour around Thai monks, plus Poy Sang Long as a distinct Shan tradition.
Updated Sept 2026
Thai Gestures & Body Language: What Visitors Get Wrong
Is thumbs-up rude in Thailand? Learn the wai, feet and head rules, beckoning, and practical body-language tips visitors use every day.
Updated Sept 2026
Thai Monarchy for Visitors: Respect, Imagery & Anthem
What visitors should know about Thailand’s monarchy (respectful behaviour, royal imagery and currency, the royal anthem, and careful high-level legal context).
Updated Sept 2026
Thai Names, Nicknames & Forms of Address: Khun, Phi, Nong & More
How Thai names and nicknames work for travellers (Khun, phi, nong, name order, and polite ways to address people without forcing rigid rules).
Updated Sept 2026
Thai Spirit Houses (San Phra Phum): A Visitor’s Guide
What Thai spirit houses are, why they stand outside homes and businesses, common offerings, placement, and how visitors should behave respectfully.
Updated Sept 2026
What to Wear in Thailand: Temples, Weddings, Everyday & Climate
What to wear in Thailand for temples, Thai weddings, and everyday heat (modest dress rules, footwear, climate tips, and when Chut Thai makes sense).
Updated Sept 2026
Best Temples in Bangkok: 10 Wats Worth Visiting
The 10 best temples in Bangkok for 2026 (the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and beyond) with fees, dress code, how to chain them, and the scam to ignore.
Updated Jul 2026
Five Famous Buddhist Temples in Thailand
Five Thai temples worth visiting: Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, Wat Rong Khun, Doi Suthep and Wat Pho, with route and dress-code advice.
Updated Sept 2026
Sak Yant Tattoos in Thailand: Meanings, Hygiene and What to Ask
Sak Yant tattoos in Thailand: spiritual meanings, consent, hygiene checks, aftercare and questions to ask before accepting a traditional blessing.
Updated Jul 2026
Chiang Rai Hill Tribes: Cultures & Traditions
Learn about the Akha, Hmong, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Iu Mien and other ethnic communities around Chiang Rai, with practical advice for respectful visits.
Updated Sept 2026
Travel Tips
Coworking Spaces in Bangkok: Best for Digital Nomads (2026)
Current Bangkok coworking options from The Hive, WeWork, Glowfish, and ClubCo, with verified locations, access details, and booking advice.
Updated Jul 2026
Coworking Spaces in Chiang Mai: Best for Nomads (2026)
Current Chiang Mai coworking options from Yellow, Punspace, Alt_ChiangMai, Hub53, Heartwork, and CAMP, with hours and access details.
Updated Jul 2026
Coworking Spaces in Phuket: Best for Digital Nomads (2026)
11 Phuket coworking options with current access notes for Rawai, Chalong, Kathu, Patong, Phuket Town, and Royal Phuket Marina.
Updated Jul 2026
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chiang Mai: Where to Stay With Your Dog
Few Chiang Mai hotels genuinely welcome dogs (the verified pet-friendly picks, central Nimman options, plus pet cafes, dog walks and 24-hour vets).
Updated Sept 2026
12 Quiet Thai Islands Beyond Phuket and Samui (2026 Guide)
12 quiet Thai islands beyond Phuket and Samui, including Koh Mak, Koh Kood, Koh Lipe and Koh Phayam, with practical routes and seasonal advice.
Updated Jul 2026
12 Best Weekend Trips from Bangkok (2026 Guide)
12 weekend trips from Bangkok without a flight (Ayutthaya, Khao Yai, Kanchanaburi, Koh Samet) with drive times, train options, and what each does best.
Updated Jul 2026
Best VPN for Thailand 2026: 4 Services Compared
Compare 4 VPNs for Thailand, including current introductory prices, device limits, streaming support, privacy tools, and when a VPN is useful.
Updated Jul 2026
Getting Around Thailand: Transportation Guide (2026)
Trains, buses, flights, ferries, and ride-hailing apps. Compare costs, routes, and booking options for traveling Thailand in 2026. Includes scam warnings.
Updated Jul 2026
Best eSIM for Thailand 2026: 6 Compared, Plans From $2.99
Six Thailand eSIMs compared, prices checked 27 Sep 2026: Saily from $2.99 with a 10% reader code, unlimited from $9.50, AIS vs True networks, hotspot rules.
Updated Sept 2026
Thailand Entry Requirements 2026: Visas, TDAC & Checklist
Thailand entry requirements 2026: 30-day visa exemption for 60 countries since 15 Sep, tourist visa (TR) costs, the free TDAC, customs limits and a checklist.
Updated Sept 2026
Digital Nomads in Thailand: Working Remotely in 2026
Work remotely from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, or the islands. Compare bases, DTV requirements, tax considerations, coworking and monthly stays.
Updated Sept 2026
Thailand Honeymoon Guide: Beaches, Resorts & Planning
Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi are Thailand's top honeymoon beach destinations. This guide covers romantic bases, planning tips and hotel shortlist links.
Updated Sept 2026
Planning a specific destination?
These places have their own guides, stays and things to do: