Updated 18 October 2026
Where to Stay in Bangkok: Best Areas by Traveller
Where to stay in Bangkok: Sukhumvit, Silom, Riverside, the Old City and Khao San compared, which suits which trip, and the transport rule that decides it.
Regions & cities
All our Regions & cities guides for Thailand, in one place.
23 guides: Regions & cities
Updated 18 October 2026
Koh Lipe: The Maldives of Thailand, and What It Takes to Get There
Thailand's far southern island: three beaches, a Walking Street, clear water and the country's best snorkelling, a hard trip, a short season.
Updated 16 October 2026
The Grand Palace and Bangkok's Temples: A Complete Guide
How to visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun without the heat and crowds: the dress code, the best order, the entrance scam, and what each is for.
Updated 30 September 2026
Phuket Nightlife: Patong, Bangla Road and the Quieter Alternatives
What Bangla Road is actually like, which parts of Phuket offer a calmer night out, and the bar scams and cannabis rules that catch visitors out.
Updated 27 September 2026
North or Islands: How to Choose in Thailand
Mountains and temples in the north against white sand beaches in the south: an honest comparison of Thailand's two halves by trip type, cost and season.
Updated 27 September 2026
Northern Thailand Itinerary: Chiang Mai, Pai, Chiang Rai and the Mae Hong Son Loop
A route linking Chiang Mai, Pai, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai, with honest notes on the mountain roads, the burning season and how long each leg takes.
Updated 5 September 2026
Hua Hin: Thailand's Original Royal Seaside Town
A calmer, more established beach town two to three hours from Bangkok, built around a royal summer palace, a long beach, golf and an easy train ride.
Updated 29 August 2026
Amphawa Floating Market: A Weekend Canal Market, Not a Morning Tour Bus Stop
A canalside market that only really runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, with grilled seafood from the boats and firefly tours after dark.
Updated 18 August 2026
Khao Yai National Park: Wildlife, Waterfalls and Vineyards
Wild elephants and gibbons within three hours of Bangkok, a UNESCO forest, waterfalls and a known wine region nearby. What a day trip or overnight is like.
Updated 17 August 2026
Khao San Road: The Backpacker Street of Bangkok
What Khao San Road is behind the reputation: the backpacker history, a quiet market by day and party strip at night, the food stalls, and sleeping there.
Updated 17 August 2026
Koh Chang: The Jungle Island Closest to Bangkok
Koh Chang: mountain jungle down to a quiet sea, waterfalls you can swim under, a short hop from Bangkok, and a wet season that closes half the island.
Updated 11 August 2026
Sukhothai: Thailand's First Capital and Its Historical Park
Rows of headless Buddhas among lotus ponds, a moated old city with almost none of Ayutthaya's crowds, and why it is worth the extra distance from Bangkok.
Updated 29 July 2026
Ayutthaya: The Ruined Capital Day Trip
The former capital an hour north of Bangkok: the three essential ruins, the head in the tree roots, how to get there by train or boat, and why to go early.
Updated 29 July 2026
Bangkok Floating Markets: Which One to Visit
Not all of them are for tourists: the famous one that is largely staged, the markets locals use, what the boat ride costs, and the worst version to avoid.
Updated 29 July 2026
Bangkok Nightlife: Rooftops to Night Markets
Bangkok after dark beyond the cliches: rooftop bars and their dress codes, craft beer and cocktail streets, night markets, and evenings without the strips.
Updated 29 July 2026
Bangkok Street Food: What to Eat and Where
The best eating in Bangkok is on the pavement: the dishes to start with, how to read a stall, Chinatown at night, top markets, and the hygiene question.
Updated 29 July 2026
Chiang Mai Temples and Doi Suthep: Which Ones to Visit
Three hundred temples in one city and one on a mountain: which four are worth your morning, the staircase of nagas, and the dress code that bars entry.
Updated 29 July 2026
Kanchanaburi: The Bridge, the History and the Waterfalls
West of Bangkok: the bridge over the River Kwai and the museums behind it, the war cemeteries, the seven-tier waterfall, and whether it suits a day trip.
Updated 29 July 2026
Pai: The Mountain Town and the 762 Bends
A small town in a valley three hours north of Chiang Mai, reached by a famously winding road: what to do there, how long people stay, and the drive.
Updated 21 July 2026
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 with a verdict for every traveler.
Updated 9 June 2026
Chiang Mai Guide: Temples, Markets and Mountains
Your Chiang Mai guide: the old city temples, the famous night bazaar, ethical elephant sanctuaries, the best day trips, and where to eat khao soi.
Updated 22 April 2026
Getting from Bangkok Airport to the City: Every Option
How to get from Bangkok's airports to the city: Suvarnabhumi versus Don Mueang, the Airport Rail Link, metered taxis, Grab, buses, and the airport shuttle.
Updated 6 February 2026
Bangkok Guide: Temples, Markets and Neighbourhoods
Your Bangkok guide: the temples worth your time, the best markets, the neighbourhoods to explore, how to get around, and what to eat in the capital.