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Bangkok
Bangkok combines the Grand Palace, temples, Chao Phraya River, night markets and BTS/MRT into Thailand’s main urban travel hub.
Chiang Mai
Northern hub for Old City temples, cafés, night markets, Doi Suthep and mountain day trips.
Phuket
Thailand’s major island resort combining Patong, Karon and Kata beaches with Old Town and island trips.
Pattaya
Coastal city within easy reach of Bangkok with Ko Lan, viewpoints, family attractions and nightlife.
Krabi
Limestone-cliff coast using Ao Nang as a base for Railay, Hong Islands and island-hopping.
Ko Samui
Southern island linking Chaweng, Lamai, temples, waterfalls and ferries to Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao.
Ayutthaya
Historic former capital suitable for a day trip or overnight stay from Bangkok by train or road.
Sukhothai
Historic-park destination best explored by bicycle among early Thai kingdom ruins.
Hua Hin
Seaside town south of Bangkok with beaches, markets, cafés and nearby national parks.
Kanchanaburi
Western Thailand destination combining River Kwai history, the railway and Erawan waterfalls.