18/04/2025
📣 [Thailand Tourist Map for First-time Travellers]
Planning a trip to Thailand? Here's a quick guide to some awesome places worth visiting – including when to go, what to do, and where to stay!
1/ Bangkok
🗓️ Best time: November to February
💡 Things to do: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, boat rides, shopping, markets
📍 Where to stay: Sukhumvit (modern), Riverside (scenic), or Silom
2/ Chiang Rai
🗓️ Best time: November to February
💡 Things to do: Visit the White Temple, Golden Triangle, and night markets
📍 Where to stay: Near the Clock Tower or the city centre
3/ Chiang Mai
🗓️ Best time: November to February
💡 Things to do: Doi Suthep, elephant sanctuaries, Old City temples, and cooking classes
📍 Where to stay: Old City for charm or Nimmanhaemin for trendy cafés
4/ Khon Kaen
🗓️ Best time: November to February
💡 Things to do: Wat Nong Wang, Bueng Kaen Nakhon Lake, museums
📍 Where to stay: City centre or near the lake
5/ Kanchanaburi
🗓️ Best time: November to February
💡 Things to do: Erawan Falls, River Kwai Bridge, Death Railway
📍 Where to stay: Riverside or close to Erawan National Park
6/ Pattaya
🗓️ Best time: November to March
💡 Things to do: Beach, water parks, Sanctuary of Truth, nightlife
📍 Where to stay: Central Pattaya or quieter Jomtien Beach
7/ Koh Samet
🗓️ Best time: November to April
💡 Things to do: Beach time, snorkelling, relaxing
📍 Where to stay: Ao Phai or Ao Wong Duean
8/ Rayong
🗓️ Best time: November to March
💡 Things to do: Beach hopping, seafood, aquarium
📍 Where to stay: Near Mae Ramphueng Beach
9/ Koh Chang
🗓️ Best time: November to February
💡 Things to do: Waterfalls, hiking, kayaking
📍 Where to stay: White Sand Beach or Lonely Beach
10/ Hua Hin
🗓️ Best time: December to April
💡 Things to do: Beaches, night market, golf
📍 Where to stay: Beachfront or near the night bazaar
11/ Chumphon
🗓️ Best time: January to August
💡 Things to do: Quiet beaches, snorkelling, island hopping
📍 Where to stay: Thung Wua Laen Beach
12/ Koh Samui
🗓️ Best time: January to August
💡 Things to do: Beaches, waterfalls, Ang Thong Marine Park
📍 Where to stay: Chaweng (lively) or Bophut (chill)
13/ Krabi
🗓️ Best time: November to March
💡 Things to do: Railay Beach, Tiger Cave Temple, island tours
📍 Where to stay: Ao Nang (central) or Railay (scenic)
14/ Khao Lak
🗓️ Best time: November to March
💡 Things to do: Beaches, waterfalls, diving trips to Similan Islands
📍 Where to stay: Nang Thong or Bang Niang
15/ Phuket
🗓️ Best time: November to April
💡 Things to do: Island hopping, Big Buddha, beaches, nightlife
📍 Where to stay: Patong (lively), Kata or Karon (more relaxed)
16/ Koh Phi Phi
🗓️ Best time: November to April
💡 Things to do: Maya Bay, snorkelling, viewpoint hike
📍 Where to stay: Tonsai (central) or Loh Dalum Bay (lively)