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Practical advice, inspiring itineraries and useful reads for your time in Thailand.
From the Thailand Diary team
Original editorial guides, practical ideas and routes to make your own. Clearly separate from first-hand community reviews.
A shared trip, without the group-chat chaos
Create a shared Diary, invite your travel companions, separate saved ideas from plans and choose the right wallet for your documents.
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You do not need to be a travel writer. A name, a place and an honest detail can be enough to start.
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Five decisions that make a Thailand trip work
Choose your main region, first-night transfer, number of stops, island access and entry checks before booking the rest.
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Thailand routes for 7, 10 and 14 nights
Three useful starting routes: Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket, or a two-week trip combining all three, with a Gulf island alternative.
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Thailand by train, ferry and domestic flight
Which station, airport and pier to book: SRT trains, Bangkok's two airports, Samui versus Surat Thani and the main Gulf ferry choices.
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Three Thai food-market evenings worth planning around
Yaowarat in Bangkok, Chiang Mai's Sunday Walking Street and Phuket's Lard Yai: where to start, what to look for and how to order.
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Your first day in Phuket: where to eat, explore and go out
Old Town food stops, Kata beach, Bangla Road nights and options for a one-evening visit—with names, map links and useful transport details.
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An archived roundup of the 2–4 October 2026 weekend. These dates have passed; use What’s On for current listings.
Read our guide →Your first 48 hours in Bangkok
Two Bangkok days with Wat Pho, the river, Talat Noi, Song Wat and Yaowarat, plus a Siam alternative and practical airport and transport links.
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Thailand on a budget: the choices that change the bill
Useful public-transport fares, an Asok food-court option and the real comparison between flying to Samui and travelling through Surat Thani.
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Thailand in two weeks: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the coast
A 14-day, 13-night Thailand route with Bangkok neighbourhoods, Chiang Mai temples and food, a choice of southern bases, and the transfers counted.
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Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket in ten days
A nine-night route with two Bangkok sightseeing days, Chiang Mai's Old City and Doi Suthep, and Phuket beach and Old Town options.
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Southern Thailand in two weeks: Phuket, Khao Sok and Krabi
A clear 13-night route from Phuket to Khao Sok and Ao Nang, with Railay, Koh Lanta and Gulf alternatives, named bases and practical transfer checks.
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How many nights in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the islands?
Choose a useful stay length by what you want to do: named Bangkok and Chiang Mai routes, Phuket and Krabi options, and Gulf island ferry planning.
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Thailand planning checklist: documents, arrival and bookings
The practical checks before a first Thailand trip: entry and TDAC, medicines and insurance, the first hotel transfer, money, phone setup and current conditions.
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When to visit Thailand: choose the month by region
Plan Bangkok and Chiang Mai around cooler months, distinguish Phuket's wet season from the southern Gulf, and know which live checks matter before a boat or mountain day.
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Where to stay in Phuket: choose the base before the hotel
Beach mornings, late nights or Old Town streets? Compare five Phuket bases, with the trade-offs that matter before you book.
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Your first day in Bangkok: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Bangkok.
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Where to stay in Bangkok: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Old City / Tha Tien, Talat Noi / Chinatown, Thonglor: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Bangkok on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Bangkok: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Chiang Mai: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Chiang Mai.
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Where to stay in Chiang Mai: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Eastern Old City, North Gate / Sri Phum, Chang Phueak / Ratchaphruek: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Chiang Mai on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Chiang Mai: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Phuket on a budget: Old Town food, walks and actual bus fares
Thalang Road, Torry’s ice cream, a southern Thai restaurant option and the difference between Phuket’s 100-baht, 50-baht and free buses.
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Your first day in Krabi: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Krabi.
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Where to stay in Krabi: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Ao Nang, Railay, Nopparat Thara: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Krabi on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Krabi: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Koh Samui: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Koh Samui.
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Where to stay in Koh Samui: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Bophut, Bangrak, Chaweng: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Koh Samui on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Koh Samui: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Koh Phangan: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Koh Phangan.
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Where to stay in Koh Phangan: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Thong Sala, Haad Yao, Hinkong, Haad Rin: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Koh Phangan on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Koh Phangan: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Pattaya: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Pattaya.
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Where to stay in Pattaya: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Naklua / Wong Amat, Central / South Pattaya, Na Jomtien: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Pattaya on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Pattaya: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Hua Hin: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Hua Hin.
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Where to stay in Hua Hin: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Central Hua Hin, Nong Kae, Khao Takiab: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Hua Hin on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Hua Hin: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Khao Sok: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Khao Sok.
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Where to stay in Khao Sok: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Khlong Sok village / Sok River, Ratchaprapha Pier gateway, Cheow Lan floating accommodation: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Khao Sok on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Khao Sok: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Koh Lanta: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Koh Lanta.
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Where to stay in Koh Lanta: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Saladan, Lanta Old Town, Kantiang: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Koh Lanta on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Koh Lanta: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Koh Tao: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Koh Tao.
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Where to stay in Koh Tao: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Mae Haad, Sairee, Chalok: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Koh Tao on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Koh Tao: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Chiang Rai: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Chiang Rai.
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Where to stay in Chiang Rai: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Central Chiang Rai / Wiang, Rim Kok, White Temple area: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Chiang Rai on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Chiang Rai: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Ayutthaya: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Ayutthaya.
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Where to stay in Ayutthaya: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Tha Wasukri / central island, Pom Phet / U Thong Road, Wat Chaiwatthanaram side: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Ayutthaya on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Ayutthaya: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Pai: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Pai.
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Where to stay in Pai: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Chaisongkram / central Vieng Tai, Mae Yen / White Buddha side, Route 1095 near Pai Canyon: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Pai on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Pai: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Sukhothai: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Sukhothai.
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Where to stay in Sukhothai: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Mueang Kao / central historical park, Eastern old-city side / Legendha, Northwest old-city edge: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Sukhothai on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Sukhothai: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Kanchanaburi: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Kanchanaburi.
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Where to stay in Kanchanaburi: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Don Rak / station area, River Kwai / Good Times area, Pak Phraek old town: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Kanchanaburi on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Kanchanaburi: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Khao Lak: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Khao Lak.
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Where to stay in Khao Lak: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Nang Thong / Bang La On, Bang Niang, Bangsak: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Khao Lak on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Khao Lak: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Koh Chang: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Koh Chang.
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Where to stay in Koh Chang: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Kai Bae, Klong Prao, White Sand Beach: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Koh Chang on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Koh Chang: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Koh Lipe: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Koh Lipe.
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Where to stay in Koh Lipe: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Pattaya Beach / Walking Street, Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Koh Lipe on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Koh Lipe: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Trang Islands: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Trang Islands.
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Where to stay in Trang Islands: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Koh Mook, Koh Kradan, Trang mainland: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Trang Islands on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Trang Islands: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Isaan: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Isaan.
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Where to stay in Isaan: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Phimai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Isaan on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Isaan: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Khon Kaen: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Khon Kaen.
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Where to stay in Khon Kaen: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Bueng Kaen Nakhon, Klang Mueang Road, Ton Tann / Mittraphap side: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Khon Kaen on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Khon Kaen: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Udon Thani: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Udon Thani.
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Where to stay in Udon Thani: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Nong Prajak, Sri Suk Road, UD Town area: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Udon Thani on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Udon Thani: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Nong Khai: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Nong Khai.
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Where to stay in Nong Khai: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Tha Sadet / Mekong frontage, Wat Pho Chai side, Sala Kaeo Ku side: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Nong Khai on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Nong Khai: compare the places and price the choices you want.
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Your first day in Nakhon Si Thammarat: where to go, eat and explore
Where to eat, what to see and where to go tonight in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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Where to stay in Nakhon Si Thammarat: the areas and what is nearby
Compare Wat Phra Mahathat / Ratchadamnoen Road, Provincial Hall / Kopi side, Si Thammasok Road: what each base gives you, nearby places and the journeys to allow for.
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Nakhon Si Thammarat on a budget: places to go and costs to check
Food, sights and transport in Nakhon Si Thammarat: compare the places and price the choices you want.
Read our guide →Tips for your travels
Choose a place and find the advice that matters to the trip you are actually planning.
6 practical guides
The best things to do in Bangkok
A useful Bangkok shortlist built around neighbourhoods, timing and days that actually work.
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Where and what to eat in Bangkok
Eat by neighbourhood, follow busy kitchens and leave room for the meal you did not plan.
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Plan an evening in Bangkok
Start with the atmosphere you want, then choose the neighbourhood and route home.
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The best things to do in Phuket
Phuket works best when beach time, Old Town and one excellent boat day are given room.
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The best beaches in Phuket
The best Phuket beach is the one that matches your ordinary mornings, evenings and journeys.
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The best day trips from Phuket
Pick one marine landscape carefully instead of collecting rushed boat days.
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