Bangkok or Phuket: Where Should You Base Yourself?
Bangkok or Phuket? City energy, temples and street food versus beaches, islands and boat trips: an honest comparison, a table, and a clear verdict for every traveler.
All our Trip planning guides for Thailand, in one place.
Bangkok or Phuket? City energy, temples and street food versus beaches, islands and boat trips: an honest comparison, a table, and a clear verdict for every traveler.
When to visit Thailand: the cool, hot and green seasons explained, how the monsoon differs by coast, plus Songkran, Loy Krathong and how to pick the perfect travel dates.
Thailand or Vietnam? An honest comparison of beaches, scenery, food, cost, ease of travel and weather, with a clear verdict for every type of traveler.
Do you need travel insurance for Thailand? Yes, and here is why: motorbike accidents, private hospital costs, diving add-ons, dengue and evacuation, plus what a good policy must cover.
The emergency numbers every Thailand traveller should save: 191 police, 1155 tourist police, 1669 medical, plus the best hospitals, road safety facts and what to do if things go wrong.
How entering Thailand works in 2026: the 60-day visa exemption and the proposed cut to 30 days, the TDAC digital arrival card, passport validity rules, extensions, proof of funds and onward travel.
Planning your first trip to Thailand? Here is when to go, how the visa works, how to get around, where to base yourself, what to book ahead, and the rookie mistakes to skip.