Thailand — Land of Smiles
Thailand is Southeast Asia's most popular destination for excellent reasons: extraordinary value, world-class beaches, deeply impressive cultural heritage, legendary street food, and the genuine warmth that defines the country's nickname.
Bangkok is one of Asia's most dynamic cities — Michelin-starred restaurants and rooftop bars sit blocks from 400-year-old temple complexes. Phuket and the surrounding Andaman islands offer some of the world's finest beach experiences.
Highlights
- ◆Phi Phi Islands — Towering limestone cliffs, coral reefs, and silver-sand beaches 48km from Phuket
- ◆Bangkok Temples — Wat Pho (46m reclining Buddha), Wat Arun (70m riverside spire), Grand Palace
- ◆Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise — Bangkok's illuminated skyline from a luxury river cruiser
- ◆Siam Niramit — World-class cultural show on the world's highest stage; 150-member cast
- ◆Chiang Mai — Northern Thai temples, elephant sanctuaries, cooking classes, night bazaar
- ◆Floating Markets — Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong (the 'Risky' railway market)
- ◆Pattaya — Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens, Alcazar/Tiffany cabaret show, Koh Larn island
Key Destinations in Thailand
Phuket & Phi Phi Islands
Thailand's largest island and most international resort hub. Speedboats to Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh take 45 minutes.
Bangkok
Thailand's capital is simultaneously Asia's most chaotic and most compelling city.
Pattaya
Two hours south of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is Thailand's most energetic coastal resort.
Chiang Mai
Thailand's cultural capital in the mountainous north — a moated old city of 300+ temples, ethical elephant sanctuaries, nightly bazaars, and a cooking-class scene unmatched in the country.
Krabi & Railay
An Andaman coastal province with some of the world's most dramatic karst-cliff coastlines. Railay Beach is accessible only by long-tail boat.