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Phuket · Nov 2026
Bangkok · Dec 2026
Chiang Mai · Dec 2026Open trips to Thailand
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Best time to go
November to March is cool and dry: the best window for beaches and trekking alike. April and May are very hot; the monsoon (roughly June to October) brings heavy but often short downpours.
Top places
Things to do
Temples and culture
- Grand Palace and temples of Bangkok
- Old-city wats of Chiang Mai
- An ethical elephant sanctuary visit
Islands and beaches
- Limestone bays around Krabi and Railay
- Island-hop Phi Phi and the Andaman coast
- Full-moon energy or quiet on the gulf isles
Food and markets
- Pad thai and mango sticky rice from carts
- Floating and night markets
- A Thai cooking class
Nature and adventure
- Jungle trekking around Chiang Mai
- Snorkel and dive the warm reefs
- Waterfalls in the national parks
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $10 to $20 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $30 to $60 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $70 to $130 |
| Meals, per day | $15 to $35 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Cheap flights, trains and overnight buses cover the country; boats link the islands. In Bangkok the BTS Skytrain beats the traffic.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Thailand over the most recent years with data, roughly number 2 of 31 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Bangkok
- Languages
- Thai
- Population
- 71.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 513,120 km² (198,117 mi²)
- Calling code
- +66
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
Travelling solo in Thailand
Thailand is one of the easiest places to arrive alone and find company: hostels, cooking classes and island boats are full of people doing the same. Agree taxi fares or use ride-hailing apps at night, keep a copy of your ID and leave the original in your room's safe, and meet new people somewhere public first.
More on meeting someone new in our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to Thailand with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Thailand?
Make a free profile and add your Thailand trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Thailand you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
November to March is cool and dry: the best window for beaches and trekking alike. April and May are very hot; the monsoon (roughly June to October) brings heavy but often short downpours.
How much does a day in Thailand cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $10 to $20; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $30 to $60; mid-range hotel, per night: $70 to $130; meals, per day: $15 to $35. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Thailand good for solo travelers?
Thailand is one of the easiest places to arrive alone and find company: hostels, cooking classes and island boats are full of people doing the same. Agree taxi fares or use ride-hailing apps at night, keep a copy of your ID and leave the original in your room's safe, and meet new people somewhere public first.
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