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Beaches, temples and street food at unbeatable value.

Visa on arrival ๐Ÿ“… Best: Nov โ€“ Mar ๐Ÿ’ต $60/day avg
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Capital
Bangkok
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Currency
Thai Baht (เธฟ THB)
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Language
Thai
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Best time
Nov โ€“ Mar
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Visa
Exemption / VoA / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $200
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Overview

Why travellers love Thailand

Where to go

Top places in Thailand

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Bangkok

Bangkok

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Temples, rooftop bars and the world's best street food.

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Phuket

Phuket

๐Ÿ—“ 3โ€“4 days

Thailand's biggest island โ€” beaches and Andaman island-hopping.

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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Old-city temples, mountains and ethical elephant sanctuaries.

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Krabi

Krabi

๐Ÿ—“ 3โ€“4 days

Limestone cliffs, Railay beach and the Phi Phi islands.

BeachAdventureHoneymoon
Plan day by day

Thailand itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Bangkok โ†’ Phuket โ†’ Chiang Mai
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,000
1–2

Bangkok

Temples, rooftop bars and the world's best street food.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Food ยท Nightlife
3–4

Phuket

Thailand's biggest island โ€” beaches and Andaman island-hopping.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Family ยท Nightlife
5

Chiang Mai

Old-city temples, mountains and ethical elephant sanctuaries.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท Nature ยท Budget
Route
Bangkok โ†’ Phuket โ†’ Chiang Mai โ†’ Krabi
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,400
1–2

Bangkok

Temples, rooftop bars and the world's best street food.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Food ยท Nightlife
3–4

Phuket

Thailand's biggest island โ€” beaches and Andaman island-hopping.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Family ยท Nightlife
5–6

Chiang Mai

Old-city temples, mountains and ethical elephant sanctuaries.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Nature ยท Budget
7

Krabi

Limestone cliffs, Railay beach and the Phi Phi islands.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Beach ยท Adventure ยท Honeymoon
Route
Bangkok โ†’ Phuket โ†’ Chiang Mai โ†’ Krabi
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,000
1–3

Bangkok

Temples, rooftop bars and the world's best street food.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Culture ยท Food ยท Nightlife
4–6

Phuket

Thailand's biggest island โ€” beaches and Andaman island-hopping.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Beach ยท Family ยท Nightlife
7–8

Chiang Mai

Old-city temples, mountains and ethical elephant sanctuaries.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Nature ยท Budget
9–10

Krabi

Limestone cliffs, Railay beach and the Phi Phi islands.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Adventure ยท Honeymoon
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Visa & entry

Thailand visa requirements

Visa required?
Often no โ€” visa exemption for many
Allowed stay
Up to 60 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (select passports)
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa on arrival
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free for tourism (up to 60 days); others use a visa on arrival or e-Visa. Always verify with the official Thailand immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Thailand visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Thailand budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$200+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Thailand budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Thailand

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Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

Bangkok's dazzling royal complex and the Emerald Buddha.

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Wat Pho & Wat Arun

The Reclining Buddha and the riverside Temple of Dawn.

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Phi Phi & Maya Bay

The iconic island lagoon and snorkelling trips.

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Ethical elephant sanctuary

Observe and bathe rescued elephants near Chiang Mai.

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Street food & markets

Pad thai, mango sticky rice and night markets.

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