Thailand Travel Blog

Practical, specific guidance for planning a Thailand trip — the places on our five small-group journeys, what things really cost, and how to choose well.

Why Thailand Feels Completely Different the Second Time You Visit

A first Thailand trip goes to the famous sights. A second one changes shape — food, neighborhoods, Sukhothai, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai and slower days.

October 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Thailand Beyond Bangkok: 8 Places Worth Adding to Your First Trip

Eight places beyond Bangkok that earn a spot on a first Thailand trip — Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Krabi and the coast.

September 29, 2026 · 5 min read

The Thailand Nobody Posts on Instagram

The famous shots are about eight hours of a two-week trip. A look at the other 300-odd — dawn alms rounds, working markets, road hours and rainstorms.

September 26, 2026 · 6 min read

Seven Ways to See Thailand Without the Crowds

Thailand's crowds are concentrated into a few hours at a few addresses. Seven ways to time, reorder and structure a trip around them.

September 18, 2026 · 6 min read

The Best Time to Visit Thailand: A Month-by-Month Guide

Thailand month by month: weather, rain, crowds and festivals from January to December — plus the best months for first-timers, beaches and fewer crowds.

September 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Loy Krathong Without Going North: Bangkok, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and the River Towns

Loy Krathong happens nationwide on the same full moon. Where to see it in Bangkok, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and the river towns — and what to expect.

September 11, 2026 · 6 min read

Yi Peng and Loy Krathong 2026 in Chiang Mai: The Dates, What Actually Happens, and How to See It

Yi Peng and Loy Krathong overlap in Chiang Mai on 23–25 November 2026. What each festival is, where to stand, and what the crowds and costs really look like.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Thailand's Michelin-Starred Restaurants: 10 Tables Worth Planning a Trip Around

Ten of Thailand's Michelin-starred restaurants — what they cook, how long they've held their stars, where they are, and how to actually get a table.

September 4, 2026 · 6 min read

Bangkok vs. Chiang Mai vs. Phuket: Where Should You Go in Thailand?

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Phuket? Compare atmosphere, food, culture, beaches, cost and weather — plus how to combine two or all three.

August 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Phuket or Krabi: Which Thailand Beach Destination Should You Choose?

Phuket or Krabi? How the two compare on beaches, scenery, nightlife, hotels, and crowds — and which suits couples, families, and first-timers.

August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Thailand for First-Time Visitors: 25 Things to Know Before You Go

25 practical things first-time Thailand visitors should know — arrival, cash, Grab, temple dress, street food, tipping, scams, weather, and more.

August 22, 2026 · 6 min read

A Day Among the Ruins: How Ayutthaya Unfolds from Morning to Golden Hour

How a full day in Ayutthaya actually unfolds — Wat Mahathat at opening, Wat Phra Si Sanphet at midday, Bang Pa-In, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram at dusk.

August 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Where to Shop in Bangkok: Nine Markets and Malls, and How to Get to Each One

Nine Bangkok shopping stops — weekend market to luxury mall to riverside complex — with what each is good for and how to reach it by BTS or MRT.

August 20, 2026 · 5 min read

What Thailand Tours Actually Cost: The Land Price, What It Covers, and What It Doesn't

A plain breakdown of what a small-group Thailand tour really costs: the land price, what's included, what's added at checkout, and the extras to budget for.

August 20, 2026 · 6 min read