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Your honest guide to Thailand.

Practical guides to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pai and beyond: with accurate pricing, honest hotel picks, and real things to do.

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Ancient Buddha head entwined in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya
City Guide

Ayutthaya Travel Guide: Ancient Temples and Royal Ruins

Ayutthaya travel guide: UNESCO World Heritage ruins, the former Thai capital's temples and chedis, and the best day trip from Bangkok for history.

Bangkok skyline and golden temple spires along the Chao Phraya River
City Guide

Bangkok Travel Guide: What to See, Do, and Eat

Bangkok travel guide: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chinatown, floating markets, street food, and how to navigate Southeast Asia's busiest city.

Golden Buddha statue with the Silver Temple (Wat Sri Suphan) in Chiang Mai
City Guide

Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Temples, Food, and the North

Chiang Mai travel guide: the old city's temples, elephant sanctuaries, khao soi, night markets, and the best base for northern Thailand trekking.

The ornate white facade of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) in Chiang Rai
City Guide

Chiang Rai Travel Guide: The White Temple and the Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai travel guide: Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), the Blue Temple, the Golden Triangle, and the best base for Thailand's far north.

Aerial view of the golden standing Buddha at Kho Hong Hill, Hat Yai
City Guide

Hat Yai Travel Guide: Southern Thailand's Commercial Hub

Hat Yai travel guide: border crossings to Malaysia, Songkhla province day trips, seafood markets, and the commercial hub of Thailand's deep south.

Hua Hin beach with fishing boats and the Gulf of Thailand at sunset
City Guide

Hua Hin Travel Guide: Royal Resort Town on the Gulf

Hua Hin travel guide: beaches, night markets, golf courses, and day trips to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park from Bangkok's nearest beach resort.