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Thailand by province

Province guides with the best areas to stay, things to do and local festivals, grouped by region.

Central Thailand

  • Bangkok

    Riverside, Rattanakosin, Silom, Siam, Sukhumvit and more. Which Bangkok neighbourhood suits your trip, how to get around and when to visit.

  • Kanchanaburi

    Kanchanaburi town, the River Kwai raft resorts, Erawan and Sai Yok, and Sangkhla Buri compared. Where to stay and what to see.

  • Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    Should you stay overnight in Ayutthaya? The island old city, the riverside and Bang Pa-In compared, plus when to visit the temples.

  • Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Hua Hin, Khao Takiab, Pranburi, Sam Roi Yot and Prachuap town compared. Where to stay on the royal coast south of Bangkok.

Northern Thailand

  • Chiang Mai

    Old City, Nimman, Riverside, Santitham and the countryside around Chiang Mai. Which area to choose, when to visit and how to get around.

  • Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai city, Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, Doi Mae Salong and Mae Sai compared. Where to stay in Thailand's northernmost province.

  • Mae Hong Son

    Pai, Mae Hong Son town, Soppong and Mae Sariang compared. Where to stay on the famous mountain loop in north-western Thailand.

  • Sukhothai

    Old Sukhothai near the historical park versus New Sukhothai town, plus Si Satchanalai. Where to stay and how to explore the ruins.

Isan (Northeast)

  • Loei

    Chiang Khan on the Mekong, Dan Sai, Phu Kradueng and Phu Ruea compared. A guide to the cool, mountainous corner of Isan.

  • Nakhon Ratchasima

    Khao Yai and Pak Chong, Korat city and Phimai compared. Where to stay in the gateway province to Isan and its famous national park.

  • Surin

    Surin city, the elephant village of Ban Ta Klang and the Khmer temples near the Cambodian border. Where to stay and when to visit.

  • Ubon Ratchathani

    A guide to Ubon Ratchathani city, the Mekong at Khong Chiam and Pha Taem National Park. Where to stay and when to visit.

  • Yasothon

    A small Isan province known for the Bun Bang Fai rocket festival and its triangular cushions. Where to stay and when to visit.

Eastern Thailand

  • Chanthaburi

    Chanthaburi's riverside old town, gem market, fruit orchards and quiet beaches. Where to stay and when to visit.

  • Chon Buri

    Pattaya, Jomtien, Naklua, Bang Saen and Ko Larn compared. Where to stay in Chon Buri province, the closest beach area to Bangkok.

  • Rayong

    Ko Samet's bays, Ban Phe, Mae Phim and Rayong town compared. Where to stay on the eastern coast between Pattaya and Chanthaburi.

  • Trat

    Ko Chang's beaches, Ko Kut, Ko Mak and Trat town compared. A guide to the island province on the Cambodian border.

Southern Thailand

  • Krabi

    Ao 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 Nga

    Khao Lak, Natai, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao Yai and Phang Nga town compared. A guide to the quieter Andaman province next to Phuket.

  • Phuket

    Patong, 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.

  • Satun

    Ko Lipe, Ko Tarutao, Pak Bara and Satun town compared. A guide to Thailand's southernmost Andaman province.

  • Surat Thani

    Ko 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.