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.
Everything you need to know about Thailand, sorted by topic, from Bangkok and Chiang Mai to the southern islands.
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.
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.
Your complete Chiang Mai guide: the old city temples, the famous night bazaar, ethical elephant sanctuaries, the best day trips, and where to eat khao soi in northern Thailand.
How to get from Bangkok's airports to the city: Suvarnabhumi vs Don Mueang explained, the Airport Rail Link, metered taxis, Grab, buses, and the shuttle between the two airports.
Your complete Bangkok guide: the temples worth your time, the best markets, the neighbourhoods to explore, how to get around, and what to eat in Thailand's wild, wonderful capital.
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.
Andaman or Gulf? Compare Phuket, Krabi and Phi Phi against Koh Samui, Phangan and Tao: the scenery, the seasons, the vibe, and how to pick the right Thai island for your trip.
How to get around Thailand: cheap domestic flights, scenic trains, comfy buses, island ferries, the Grab app, tuk-tuks and BTS, and when to use each one to save time and money.
How to get from Bangkok's airports to the city: Suvarnabhumi vs Don Mueang explained, the Airport Rail Link, metered taxis, Grab, buses, and the shuttle between the two airports.
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.
The site has 13 guides covering all of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the north, the southern islands (Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi), temples, food, nightlife and practical info. All are updated regularly.
Start with the general planning guide and "when to visit Thailand", then decide between the north and the islands, and move on to the Bangkok guide, the islands guide and the ready-made itinerary that matches your number of days.
It depends on the trip. The north (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai) is strong on nature, temples, elephants and culture; the southern islands are for beaches, diving and beach life. A classic trip combines a few days in Bangkok, then the north, then the islands.
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan dishes, tropical fruit and fresh food are easy to find everywhere, though it is worth asking for no fish sauce (nam pla) if you avoid it. In Bangkok and the bigger islands you will also find a wide range of international restaurants.