Thailand travel guides
In-depth guides to planning a trip in Thailand: where to stay, when to go and how to get around.
Andaman coast or Gulf of Thailand? Choosing your Thai beachPhuket and Krabi or Ko Samui and Ko Tao? How Thailand's two coasts compare on weather, scenery, getting there and the kind of trip they suit.
How to get from Bangkok to Thailand's islandsFlights, trains, buses and ferries from Bangkok to Phuket, Krabi, Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao, Ko Samet and Ko Chang compared.
The best time to visit Thailand, region by regionThailand's three seasons explained, with month-by-month advice for Bangkok, the north, Isan, the Andaman coast and the Gulf islands.
How to choose a hotel in Thailand – practical tipsLocation first, then everything else. A practical checklist for choosing hotels in Thailand, from beach access and noise to deposits and check-in rules.
Thailand with kids – the best family basesFamily-friendly places to stay in Thailand, from calm beaches to Bangkok neighbourhoods, plus practical tips on heat, food and getting around.
Two weeks in Thailand – a first-timer's route and where to stayA practical two-week Thailand itinerary covering Bangkok, the north and the beaches, with suggested bases, travel times and seasonal swaps.
