Chiang Mai
A complete guide to Chiang Mai - the old city, elephant sanctuaries, khao soi, night markets, and how to use it as a base for northern Thailand.
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Cities & Regions in Thailand
From the temples of the north to the beaches of the south. Pick a city or region for honest guides on where to go, where to stay, and what to eat.
North Thailand
Chiang Rai
A guide to Chiang Rai - Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), the Blue Temple, the Golden Triangle, and using the city as a base for northern border areas.
Lampang
A guide to Lampang - Thailand's horse carriage city, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, and Lanna teak architecture.
Mae Hong Son
A guide to Mae Hong Son - the remote northern border town, the Mae Hong Son Loop, Pai Canyon, and trekking in the Salween River valley.
Nan
A guide to Nan - the remote northern province with exceptional temple murals, highland forests, and the Nan River valley, far from the tourist trail.
Pai
A guide to Pai - the small mountain town 3 hours from Chiang Mai known for its valley views, waterfalls, hot springs, and slow pace.
Central Thailand
Ayutthaya
A guide to Ayutthaya - Thailand's former capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best day trip from Bangkok for historical ruins.
Bangkok
An honest guide to Bangkok - the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chinatown, floating markets, street food, and how to navigate the city.
Hua Hin
A guide to Hua Hin - beaches, night markets, golf courses, and day trips to Khao Sam Roi Yot and Sam Roi Yot National Park.
Kanchanaburi
A guide to Kanchanaburi - the Bridge on the River Kwai, the Death Railway, WWII museums, waterfalls, and the Erawan National Park.
Lopburi
A guide to Lopburi - the monkey temple, Khmer ruins, the sunflower season, and how to visit as a day trip or overnight from Bangkok.
Northeast Thailand (Isan)
Khon Kaen
A guide to Khon Kaen - the commercial hub of northeast Thailand, Isan food, silk weaving, the dinosaur museum, and day trips into the region.
Nakhon Ratchasima
A guide to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) - Phimai Historical Park, Khao Yai National Park, and the gateway city to northeast Thailand.
Ubon Ratchathani
A guide to Ubon Ratchathani - the Candle Festival, Pha Taem cliff paintings, the Mekong River, and the Cambodia and Laos border areas.
Udon Thani
A guide to Udon Thani - the Ban Chiang World Heritage Site, Nong Han Kumphawapi lotus lake, and Udon Thani as a gateway to Laos.
South Thailand
Hat Yai
A guide to Hat Yai - the commercial centre of Thailand's deep south, border crossings to Malaysia, and day trips to the surrounding Songkhla province.
Krabi
A guide to Krabi - Railay Beach, Ao Nang, rock climbing, kayaking, and the best mainland base for Andaman island day trips.
Surat Thani
A guide to Surat Thani, the Gulf coast ferry hub for the southern islands, gateway to Khao Sok National Park, and a Thai city worth a night's stop.
Trang
A guide to Trang - the Emerald Cave on Koh Muk, the Trang archipelago islands, and one of Thailand's best local food cities.
Other Cities
Khao Sok
A complete guide to Khao Sok National Park - lake tours, jungle trekking, cave exploration, floating raft houses, and getting there from Surat Thani.
Pattaya
Pattaya is 2 hours from Bangkok by bus and more than its nightlife reputation - Coral Island, Sanctuary of Truth, and genuine day trips. Honest guide.
Sukhothai
A guide to Sukhothai - the UNESCO-listed historical park, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, getting there from Chiang Mai or Bangkok, and where to stay.