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Bang Thao beach
หาดบางเทา
Bang Tao Beach is a long beach on Phuket’s north-west coast, surrounded by a substantial resort district.
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- Nature site
- Phuket
Country guide
Places to visit in Thailand — page 6
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Thailand is 513,120 km² and 76 provinces, plus Bangkok, which is not a province at all but a special administrative area with an elected governor of its own. The 65,975,198 people counted in 2024 spread across four regions that behave like four separate trips: the central plain along the Chao Phraya, the north around Chiang Mai and the old Lan Na kingdom, the Khorat Plateau in the northeast, and the long strip of the Malay Peninsula in the south. Most itineraries take two of the four. Taking all four is largely a schedule of internal flights.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Bangkok
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Bangkok 3,496 places -
Phuket
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Phuket 3,160 places -
Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai 2,870 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Thai
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +66
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 191 police · 1669 medical
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A, B, C and O · 220 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide drinking-water statement was recorded
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: no seasonality data recorded
- February: no seasonality data recorded
- March: no seasonality data recorded
- April: no seasonality data recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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127 1 hourMai Khao
หาดไม้ขาว
Mai Khao Beach is the longest beach on Phuket island, stretching along the northern coast. It forms part of the Sirinat National Park and serves as one of the most significant sea-turtle nesting sites in Thailand.
- High
- Nature site
- Phuket
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128 1 hourRawai
Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach is a working coastal settlement at the southern tip of Phuket. Fishing vessels and longtail boats gather along the east-facing shore, giving Rawai a maritime character different from Phuket’s western resort beaches.
- High
- Nature site
- Phuket
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129 30 minWat Mongkhon Nimit
วัดมงคลนิมิตร
Wat Mongkhon Nimit is a Buddhist temple in Phuket and an active place of worship for the local community. Visitors encounter a living religious environment rather than a conventional museum or commercial attraction.
- High
- Place of worship
- Phuket
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130 30 minWat Si Suphan
วัดศรีสุพรรณ
Wat Sri Suphan is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. The temple is commonly known as the Silver Temple due to its distinctive silver-colored exterior decoration.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Chiang Mai
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131 1 hr 30 minChiang Mai City Art & Cultural Center
หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมเมืองเชียงใหม่
The Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre is a museum and cultural institution located in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- Notable
- Museum
- Chiang Mai
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132 30 minWat Chai Mongkhon
วัดชัยมงคล
Wat Chai Mongkhon is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It stands as one of numerous religious sites contributing to the city's renowned temple heritage.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Chiang Mai
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133 30 minWat Saen Fang
วัดแสนฝาง
Wat Saen Fang is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. The temple sits within the historical and cultural fabric of the city, which served as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Chiang Mai
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134 1 hourBanana beach
Banana Beach
Banana Beach is a coastal area on Phuket's western shoreline. Its name refers to banana plants in the vicinity, while the place itself is defined by sand, tropical vegetation, and the Andaman Sea setting.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Phuket
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135 1 hourNai Harn beach
หาดในหาน
Nai Harn Beach is a substantial south-coast beach on Phuket, valued for swimming, shoreline time, and its established visitor setting.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Phuket
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Nakalay Beach 136 1 hourNakalay Beach
Nakalay Beach is a Phuket shoreline on the Andaman Sea, offering a coastal alternative to the island’s busiest resort beaches. It belongs in a west-coast day for travelers who want sand, tropical scenery, and time beside the water.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Phuket
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137 1 hourPansea Beach
Pansea Beach is a secluded cove on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand. It sits between Surin Beach to the south and Laem Singh Beach to the north, nestled against granite headlands.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Phuket
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138 1 hourSurin
หาดสุรินทร์
Surin Beach is a west-coast beach on Phuket’s Andaman Sea shore, north of Kamala Beach and south of Bang Tao Beach. Its curved bay combines sand, seawater, and coastal scenery.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Phuket
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139 30 minWat Inthakin Sadue Muang
วัดอินทขีลสะดือเมือง
Wat Inthakhin Sadue Mueang is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Its name references the city pillar, indicating historical significance in local urban foundation traditions.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Chiang Mai
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140 30 minWat Tung Yu
วัดทุงยู
Wat Tung Yu is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It stands as one of numerous historic temples dotting the old city and surrounding areas, reflecting the region's deep Lanna heritage.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Chiang Mai
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141 1 hourThailand Cultural Centre
The Thailand Cultural Centre is a major performing arts venue in Bangkok, established as a national hub for cultural presentation and artistic exchange.
- Notable
- Art and culture venue
- Bangkok
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142 2 hoursBang Kachao
Bang Krachao is an artificial island formed by a bend in the Chao Phraya River, located in the Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan Province, adjacent to central Bangkok.
- Notable
- Activity
- Bangkok
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143 2 hoursKoh Kret
Ko Kret
Koh Kret is an artificial island in the Chao Phraya River, created in 1722 during the construction of a canal to shorten a river bend.
- Notable
- Activity
- Bangkok
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144 1 hourAo Yon Beach
Ao Yon Beach is a southeastern Phuket shoreline on the Cape Panwa peninsula. Its sheltered setting, hillside backdrop, local boats, and quieter atmosphere make it a useful alternative to the island’s heavily developed west-coast beaches.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Phuket
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145 1 hr 30 minArtist House
บ้านศิลปิน
Artist House, known locally as Baan Silapin, is a historic wooden residence along a Bangkok canal. The building serves as a cultural venue preserving traditional Thai arts, particularly puppetry.
- Notable
- Museum
- Bangkok
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Baan Chinpracha 146 1 hr 30 minBaan Chinpracha
บ้านชินประชา
Chinpracha House stands as Phuket's best-preserved private Sino-colonial house museum, representing a core element of the old-town interior. This historic residence exemplifies the architectural fusion of Chinese and European colonial influences that characterises Phuket Town's heritage district.
- Notable
- Museum
- Phuket
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147 20 minBaiyoke Tower II
ตึกใบหยก 2
Baiyoke Tower II is a prominent skyscraper in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district and a familiar landmark on the city skyline. It combines hotel accommodation, commercial spaces, restaurants, and observation facilities in one tall urban complex.
- Notable
- Viewpoint
- Bangkok
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148 30 minBangkok City Pillar Shrine
ศาลหลักเมืองกรุงเทพมหานคร
The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is the oldest thing in Bangkok, and it is older than the city in the strict sense: the acacia pillar at its centre was raised on 21 April 1782, before the walls, before the ministries…
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Bangkok
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149 45 minBanzaan Fresh Market
Banzaan Fresh Market is a covered market facility in Phuket, Thailand, situated in the Patong Beach area. The structure occupies multiple levels and serves as a trading venue for fresh produce, seafood, meats, and prepared foods.
- Notable
- Market
- Phuket
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Chang Chui Market 150 45 minChang Chui Market
ช่างชุ่ย
Chang Chui Market, known locally as ช่างชุ่ย, is a creative market and lifestyle destination in Bangkok. The name translates to "meticulous craftsman," reflecting its artistic ethos.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Bangkok
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Thailand be?
Ten to fourteen days allows three or four days in Bangkok, about three in Chiang Mai, and a separate southern base. If an island follows an international arrival, keep a spare transfer day because the last road or ferry connection may not align with the flight.
What entry documents are needed for Thailand?
Thailand's entry permission depends on the traveller's passport, purpose, and stay length. Use the linked Thai immigration guidance to confirm the applicable visa route and whether a Thailand Digital Arrival Card is required for the arrival date.
What is the best way to travel around Thailand?
Bangkok anchors Thailand's transport network. The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists buses, trains, urban rail, vans and songthaews for land journeys, alongside domestic aviation and boat services. Check any island's final sea or road connection separately before booking the inbound leg.
When is a practical time to visit Thailand?
November through February is the broad starting point for this route, not a nationwide weather guarantee. Northern conditions and the monsoon timing on each coast differ, so choose dates around the island or ferry leg rather than Bangkok alone.
What money and payment basics apply in Thailand?
Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB). Cards may work in larger hotels and businesses, but market purchases and some island transport can require cash, so retain a modest baht reserve without assuming a particular exchange fee.
What practical safety details should I save for Thailand?
Record 191 for police and 1669 for medical emergencies in Thailand. Power is 220 V with Type A, B, C, and O sockets; tap-water safety is not recorded here, so ask the accommodation rather than treating the missing entry as approval.