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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 Travel Guide

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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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...
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...
Roam Cambodia and Vietnam
Gap Adventures
from $1449, 20 days
Scenic beauty coupled with the diverse legacies of their past make Cambodia and Vietnam truly fascinating. Marvel at the ancient temples of Angkor...