Thailand by province
Province guides with the best areas to stay, things to do and local festivals, grouped by region.
Central Thailand
BangkokRiverside, Rattanakosin, Silom, Siam, Sukhumvit and more. Which Bangkok neighbourhood suits your trip, how to get around and when to visit.
KanchanaburiKanchanaburi town, the River Kwai raft resorts, Erawan and Sai Yok, and Sangkhla Buri compared. Where to stay and what to see.
Phra Nakhon Si AyutthayaShould you stay overnight in Ayutthaya? The island old city, the riverside and Bang Pa-In compared, plus when to visit the temples.
Prachuap Khiri KhanHua Hin, Khao Takiab, Pranburi, Sam Roi Yot and Prachuap town compared. Where to stay on the royal coast south of Bangkok.
Northern Thailand
Chiang MaiOld City, Nimman, Riverside, Santitham and the countryside around Chiang Mai. Which area to choose, when to visit and how to get around.
Chiang RaiChiang Rai city, Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, Doi Mae Salong and Mae Sai compared. Where to stay in Thailand's northernmost province.
Mae Hong SonPai, Mae Hong Son town, Soppong and Mae Sariang compared. Where to stay on the famous mountain loop in north-western Thailand.
SukhothaiOld Sukhothai near the historical park versus New Sukhothai town, plus Si Satchanalai. Where to stay and how to explore the ruins.
Isan (Northeast)
LoeiChiang Khan on the Mekong, Dan Sai, Phu Kradueng and Phu Ruea compared. A guide to the cool, mountainous corner of Isan.
Nakhon RatchasimaKhao Yai and Pak Chong, Korat city and Phimai compared. Where to stay in the gateway province to Isan and its famous national park.
SurinSurin city, the elephant village of Ban Ta Klang and the Khmer temples near the Cambodian border. Where to stay and when to visit.
Ubon RatchathaniA guide to Ubon Ratchathani city, the Mekong at Khong Chiam and Pha Taem National Park. Where to stay and when to visit.
YasothonA small Isan province known for the Bun Bang Fai rocket festival and its triangular cushions. Where to stay and when to visit.
Eastern Thailand
ChanthaburiChanthaburi's riverside old town, gem market, fruit orchards and quiet beaches. Where to stay and when to visit.
Chon BuriPattaya, Jomtien, Naklua, Bang Saen and Ko Larn compared. Where to stay in Chon Buri province, the closest beach area to Bangkok.
RayongKo Samet's bays, Ban Phe, Mae Phim and Rayong town compared. Where to stay on the eastern coast between Pattaya and Chanthaburi.
TratKo Chang's beaches, Ko Kut, Ko Mak and Trat town compared. A guide to the island province on the Cambodian border.
Southern Thailand
KrabiAo Nang, Railay, Klong Muang, Krabi Town, Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi compared. Where to base yourself in Krabi province and when to go.
Phang NgaKhao Lak, Natai, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao Yai and Phang Nga town compared. A guide to the quieter Andaman province next to Phuket.
PhuketPatong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, Bang Tao, Mai Khao and Phuket Town compared. Which part of Phuket suits you, when to go and how to get around.
SatunKo Lipe, Ko Tarutao, Pak Bara and Satun town compared. A guide to Thailand's southernmost Andaman province.
Surat ThaniKo Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and Khao Sok compared. How to choose a Gulf of Thailand island, the best months to go and how to get there.