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Buddha statue in the Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Chedi temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Chedi, Thailand (Ingo Jezierski/Photodisc/Getty)

Thailand Overview

Traffic and tranquillity, beaches and bargains, ancient palaces and stunning temples: Thailand has much to offer the millions who visit every year. The world caught on to Thailand's magic years ago, and foreign investors, with the encouragement of the Thai government, have seized on this fascination. Luxury resorts are popping up in virtually every town and island, turning once remote and unspoiled beaches and towns into bustling package-tour destinations, some virtually unrecognizable to those just a couple years removed from their last visit. Read More

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Top Ten Adventures on a Shoestring
Mountain Biking and Sea Kayaking Thailand
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Sites Unseen
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Unique, irreplaceable, and still largely unknown—our must-see-now list of the UN's latest World Heritage picks
Shouldering up to the Land of Smiles
Giving in to the magnetic allure of Thailand is a no-brainer, but going when the crowds are at a low is the Mensa-worthy goal.

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Trip Ideas

The Spas That Thailand Begot
Thailand Top 20: Day Trip to Ayutthaya
The Thailand Experience has been a traveler’s rite of passage for decades now, but even with years of well-mapped exploration on which to draw, visitors will continue to be amazed by this land of beautiful sights, beautiful people, and beautiful living. We give you 20 to get your journey of discovery underway.
Hidden Thailand: Spend a Day With a Private Guide on Railay Beach
Our Thai experts reveal ten off-the-beaten-beach adventures that only natives knew about…until now
Pacific and Indian Oceans: Phuket, Thailand
Top 10 Spots for Experiencing Sharks
Paddle Thai: Sea Kayaking Thailand's Southern Coast

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Meaningful Tour: The Thailand and Islands Experience
i-to-i
from $2095, 14 days
Beneath Thailand's vibrant modern exterior lies a country steeped in culture, history and ancient traditions, and this tour will take you right to...
Singapore to Indochina
Tucan Travel
from $980, 22 days
Journey from modern Singapore to the beaches of Malaysia and Thailand, and weave your way through majestic Cambodia into stunning Vietnam. Discover...
Community Development Expedition in Thailand
Global Vision International
from $2900, 70 days
Get your TEFL certification to teach English, and work in local Thai communities. ...
Thailand Tigers & Elephants
Jones Adventures
from $1995, 9 days
Travel to Thailand to experience a wonderful culture, exciting tigers and awesome elephants. You have the option of trekking two days in the...
Thailand Cycling - Northern Highlights
Pedalers Pub & Grille
from $1595, 13 days
Chiang Mai, an ancient Kingdom dating back 700 years, is well known to tourists around the world but its surroundings are often missed by visitors to...