Thailand

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

PricesVery cheap
Does Revolut work?Yes
ATM with no feesNone. AEON charges 150 THB, all others – 220 THB.
Cash or card?Cash
Public transportVery good
HitchhikingUncommon but possible
AccommodationHostels, hotels, guesthouses, homestays, resorts
Other backpackersMillions
Days needed10-45
Best time to travelNovember to April
Locals speaking EnglishFew
Main languagesThai

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