Check the weather city by city, starting with Bangkok.
Thailand enchants with its golden temples, white sand beaches, spicy cuisine and legendary hospitality. Between the frenzy of Bangkok, the serenity of Chiang Mai and the turquoise islands of the South, it's a destination that satisfies every traveller.
The bustling capital mixes majestic Buddhist temples, colourful floating markets, delicious street food and buzzing nightlife.
Highlights : Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun — Temple of Dawn, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Chatuchak district.
Cultural capital of the north, surrounded by mountains and forests. Renowned for its temples, ethical elephant sanctuaries and craft markets.
Highlights : Wat Doi Suthep, Old town — the 300 temples, Elephant Nature Park sanctuary, Chiang Mai night market.
A paradisiacal archipelago with white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and lively nightlife on Koh Phangan.
Highlights : Chaweng Beach — Koh Samui, Full Moon Party — Koh Phangan, Koh Tao — diving.
Spectacular limestone cliffs plunging into the turquoise sea, secret beaches and exceptional snorkelling around Koh Lanta and the Phi Phi Islands.
Highlights : Railay Beach, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta, Tiger Cave Temple.
Former capital of the Kingdom of Siam, listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Its ruined temples and headless Buddhas bear witness to a glorious civilisation.
Highlights : Wat Mahathat — Buddha head in the tree roots, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya Historical Park.
Phuket is Thailand's largest island and one of the most visited beach destinations in Asia. Patong and Kata offer lively beaches, while the nearby Phi Phi Islands reveal unreal turquoise waters. Phang Nga Bay and its limestone karsts, immortalised in James Bond, complete this stunning tropical picture.
Highlights : Phi Phi Islands — Maya Bay's turquoise waters, Phang Nga Bay — the James Bond limestone karsts, Patong Beach — lively beach with nightlife, Phuket Big Buddha — 45 m statue overlooking the island.
Thailand is one of the most affordable destinations in Asia. Street food is delicious and cheap, and quality accommodation remains very affordable.