Thailand Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Thailand Travel GuideAncient temples, turquoise islands, legendary street food, and a culture that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity.Key Facts

Capital: Bangkok

Currency: THB (Baht)

Language: Thai

Time Zone: UTC+7

Top Places to Visit

Grand Palace — A dazzling complex of ornate halls, the sacred Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), and centuries of Thai royal history on the Chao Phraya riverbank.

Wat Pho — Home to the 46-metre gold-plated Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. Over 1,000 Buddha images throughout the complex.

Chiang Mai Old City — Over 300 temples within ancient moated walls. Night bazaars, cooking schools, and hill-tribe treks radiate from this laid-back city.

Phi Phi Islands — Dramatic limestone cliffs, crystal-clear water, and vibrant coral reefs. Phi Phi Leh's Maya Bay is one of Thailand's most iconic sights.

Ayutthaya — UNESCO World Heritage ruins of the kingdom that ruled for 417 years. Tree-root Buddha heads, towering prangs, and a haunting atmosphere.

Local Food

Pad Thai — Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp or chicken, tamarind sauce, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and a squeeze of lime. Thailand's most famous export.

Green Curry (Gaeng Khiao Wan) — Fiery green chili paste simmered in coconut milk with Thai basil, eggplant, and chicken or pork. Served over jasmine rice.

Tom Yum Goong — Hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and bird\u2019s-eye chilies. The quintessential Thai flavour combination.

Mango Sticky Rice — Ripe mango slices with warm coconut-sweetened sticky rice and a drizzle of coconut cream. Seasonal peak from April to June.

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