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 Thailand guides tagged first time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.