Thailand Travel Guide

Thailand Travel Guide

Home to picture-perfect white sandy beaches, intricately built temples, incredible street food, and a strong cultural heritage, Thailand is one of those places that has something for everyone. Whether you want to come here to explore more of its rich cultural heritage, or simply to bask in one of their many beaches and nightly parties, Thailand has easily become one of our favorite countries in Southeast Asia. After traveling to Thailand, I’ve put together this epic Thailand travel guide, highlighting the best of what you can see and do in Thailand.

Here is your ultimate Thailand Travel Guide

What to do

Get Lost in the Chaos of Bangkok: This busy metropolitan city is the heart of Thailand and is one of the most chaotic, energetic, and vibrant cities in Southeast Asia. While some people head straight to the islands, spending a few days in Bangkok is a great way to ease yourself into this exotic country. In Bangkok, there are temples, shopping areas, and pretty much everything that you can imagine under the sun.

A few of the most popular things to do in Bangkok is to visit the famous Wat Pho Temple and the Grand Palace. Shop in the widely diverse Chatuchak weekend market or many malls and eat some delicious street food available all over the city. If you’re looking for something more tailored, check out our article on cheap things to do in Bangkok which suggest an activity for every day of the week.

Go Island Hopping in the Thai Islands: Between the many islands to choose from, there is no shortage of beautiful beaches and underwater life in Thailand. Whether you want to party it up in the full moon party in Koh Phangan, visit Ang Thong Marine Park, or simply explore some of the best beaches in Thailand, a trip to the islands is a must. While visiting Phi Phi, Phuket, and the rest of the popular places are considered as musts, if you want uncrowded beaches which aren’t too touristy, Thailand has heaps of other islands that are worth visiting.Here’s a list of all our things to do in the Thai Islands, broken down by location:Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Lipe, Khao Lak, Koh Chang, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan, Phuket, Koh Lanta…

Attend the transformative, Wonderfruit Festival in Pattaya An experiential and eco-conscious arts, music and farm-to-table festival where beautiful people and ideas convene on the fields of the Siam Club in Pattaya for four days each December. This cashless festival, featuring ethereal art installations, boutique camping, and transformational talks, is Thailand’s answer to Burning Man, and yet it’s still relatively off-the-radar for most international travelers (and burners). Go if you want to experience modern Thailand—and be inspired.

Explore the MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum in Chiang Mai: A new-ish contemporary art museum in northern Thailand’s largest city, Chiang Mai, that highlights the works of both renowned and up-and-coming artists of the region and Thailand. One of Thailand’s most cultural cities, Chiang Mai is home to many contemporary artists; and this museum, which opened in 2016, celebrates this artistic heritage. Its permanent collection—an ode to the 1990s—features 50 key pieces by leading local and national artists, in addition to a temporary collection.

Visit a floating market: Jump in a boat and you’ll feel like you’re on the canals in Venice, well same same but different. We advise skipping lunch before coming, the market is full of fresh fruit and cooked foods as well as local souvenirs. There are several floating markets in Bangkok but the most famous one Damnoen Saduak floating market is located 60 miles outside of the city.

Get a Thai massage: Thai massages aren’t your relaxing massages with oils. If you’ve never had a Thai massage you may be in for a shock, but in a good way if you ask us. The massage starts with putting on an odd pair of pajamas, there is a lot of hitting & smacking the masseuse may walk on your back and they for sure will crack it but when it’s all over you’ll feel ten times better. Thai massages are often the cheapest massages you can in Thailand about $6-10 an hour on average.

What to eat

Pad Thai: Readily available in almost every street food cart, this dish is something you can never go wrong with. Thick noodles topped with a variety of shrimp or chicken, bean sprouts, egg, and tofu, stir-fried together in goodness.

Pad Krapow Moo: A stir-fry made from minced pork or chicken dish cooked with lots of basil, garlic, and chilies served on top of a piping bowl of white rice and served with a fried egg.

Som Tum: Shredded papaya mixed with green beans, garlic and chilies marinated in a vinaigrette type of sauce topped with peanuts. Usually eaten as a side salad with grilled dishes.

Mango Sticky Rice: Coconut rice paired with a ripe sweet mango topped with a sweet coconut syrup that is to die for!