Thailand

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Gilded temples, limestone islands and the world's most generous street food — the easiest, warmest introduction to Southeast Asia.

Best time

November – February

Daily budget

₹2,000 – ₹7,000/day

Visa

Visa on arrival

Safety

4 / 5

Practical information

Currency

Thai Baht (฿, THB)

Languages

Thai

Time zone

ICT (UTC+7)

Emergency

191 police, 1669 ambulance, 1155 tourist police

Internet

Fast and cheap; airport tourist SIMs are excellent value.

SIM cards

AIS/TrueMove tourist SIMs sold at every airport arrivals hall.

Getting around

Cheap domestic flights, overnight trains, ferries between islands, Grab in cities.

Visa details

Visa on arrival / visa exemption for Indian passports (check current rules).

Know before you go

Popular foods

Pad Thai
Tom Yum
Green curry
Mango sticky rice
Som tam

Famous festivals

Songkran (water festival)
Loy Krathong
Yi Peng lanterns

Etiquette

Never disrespect the monarchy
Remove shoes in temples
Don't touch anyone's head
Cover shoulders and knees at temples

Packing suggestions

Light breathable clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen
Rain shell in monsoon
Modest temple outfit

Travel tips

Agree tuk-tuk fares beforehand
Avoid elephant riding — choose ethical sanctuaries
Islands split by coast for monsoon timing

Popular cities

BangkokChiang MaiPhuketKrabiPattaya

Destinations in Thailand200 total

Showing the 24 most popular of 200 — search or pick a tag above to find a specific place.

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Thi Lo Su waterfall

Mae Lamung

Thi Lo Su waterfall is a notable waterfall in Mae Lamung, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Erawan waterfall

Tha Kradan

Waterfall in Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Kaeng Sopha waterfall

Kaeng Sopha

Kaeng Sopha waterfall is a notable waterfall in Kaeng Sopha, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Namtok Si Dit

Nong Mae Na

Waterfall in Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Sai Yok Noi waterfall

Tha Sao

Waterfall in Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Wachirathan Falls

Ban Luang

Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Nang Rong waterfall

Hin Tang

Waterfall in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

💧 Waterfall

4.5

Kaeng Song waterfall

Kaeng Sopha

Kaeng Song waterfall is a notable waterfall in Kaeng Sopha, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

September – December (strongest flow right after the monsoon)Half dayExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Tham Luang

Pong Pha

Cave in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Phraya Nakhon Cave

Sam Roi Yot

Cave in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Tham Lot

Cave in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Erawan cave

Wang Thong

Cave in Nong Bua Lam Phu province, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's northern highlands, at its best in the cool, clear months from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Khao Bin cave

Hin Kong

Cave in Ratchaburi province, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Khao Chang Hai cave

Na Muen Si

Cave in Trang province, Thailand. It lies in Thailand's tropical south, where the best months depend on which coast you are on.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Khao Luang cave

Thong Chai

Cave in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Cave

4.5

Tham Phu Wai

Ban Rai

Cave in Uthai Thani province, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February (caves flood in the monsoon)1 – 2 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Vimanmek Mansion

Bangkok

Royal villa in Bangkok, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Dusit Palace

Dusit

Thai royal residence compound. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Suan Pakkad Palace

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Museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Sanam Chandra Palace

Sanam Chan

Palace in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Phaya Thai Palace

Thung Phaya Thai

Former royal residence in Bangkok. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

King Narai's Palace

Tha Hin

17th-century palace in Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Saranrom Palace

Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang

Thai royal palace. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore

📍 Palace

4.5

Phra Racha Wang Derm

Wat Arun

Former royal palace in Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

November – February; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tours2 – 3 hoursExplore