Thailand isn’t just beaches and street food!
Sure, those turquoise waters and sizzling pad thai stalls are famous, but Thailand is so much more.
In lively Bangkok, skyscrapers stand alongside ancient temples, bustling markets, and some of Asia’s most thrilling nightlife.
Head north to Chiang Mai, the digital nomad capital of the world, for hundreds of temple-lined streets and green mountains dotted with ethnic villages.
Looking for adventure? Ride a motorbike around the stunning Mae Hong Son Loop or trek in Doi Inthanon.
But yes, those beaches in the south deserve the attention too! The limestone cliffs of Krabi, the tiny Koh Lipe, the way too energetic Phuket, the elevated Koh Samui, the relaxed islands of Koh Chang, Koh Lanta, and Koh Tao… Thailand has a shoreline for every taste.
The Thai people – friendly, easy-going, and famously welcoming – are the soul of this fascinating kingdom.
But the best thing is, of course, the massages!
Discover the real Thailand beyond the postcard scenes -it’s even more incredible!
Backpacking Profile
| Prices | Very cheap |
| Does Revolut work? | Yes |
| ATM with no fees | None. AEON charges 150 THB, all others – 220 THB. |
| Cash or card? | Cash |
| Public transport | Very good |
| Hitchhiking | Uncommon but possible |
| Accommodation | Hostels, hotels, guesthouses, homestays, resorts |
| Other backpackers | Millions |
| Days needed | 10-45 |
| Best time to travel | November to April |
| Locals speaking English | Few |
| Main languages | Thai |






