Bangkok
Capital · 10M+ metro
13.7563, 100.5018
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Map of Thailand
Major Thai cities and tourist destinations across Bangkok, the North, South, islands, and Isan.
Central
2 locationsAyutthaya
Central · ancient capital · UNESCO
14.3692, 100.5876
Eastern
1 locationPattaya
Gulf coast · weekend escape from Bangkok
12.9236, 100.8825
Northeast (Isan)
2 locationsKhon Kaen
Isan (Northeast) regional capital
16.4419, 102.8360
Udon Thani
Northeast · Ban Chiang archaeology
17.4138, 102.7857
Northern
4 locationsChiang Mai
Northern hub · temples + mountains
18.7883, 98.9853
Chiang Rai
Far north · Golden Triangle
19.9105, 99.8406
Pai
Northern mountain town · backpackers
19.3590, 98.4368
Sukhothai
Northern · first Thai kingdom · UNESCO
17.0073, 99.8262
Southern
7 locationsPhuket
Southern · largest island · beach resort
7.8804, 98.3923
Krabi
Southern · Railay Beach + karst cliffs
8.0863, 98.9063
Koh Samui
Southern Gulf · island resort
9.5120, 100.0136
Koh Phangan
Southern Gulf · Full Moon Party
9.7479, 100.0136
Koh Tao
Southern Gulf · diving + snorkeling
10.0935, 99.8350
Koh Phi Phi
Southern · The Beach filming location
7.7407, 98.7784
Hat Yai
Far south · Malaysian border
7.0086, 100.4747
Western
2 locationsHua Hin
Royal seaside town
12.5684, 99.9577
Kanchanaburi
Western · Bridge over the River Kwai
14.0227, 99.5328
Thailand by region
Thailand is roughly the size of France with five very distinct regions.
- Central: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Pattaya
- Northern: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai (mountains)
- Southern: Phuket, Krabi, Samui (beaches + islands)
- Western: Kanchanaburi (Bridge over the River Kwai)
- Northeast (Isan): Khon Kaen, Udon Thani (off-the-beaten-path)
Classic Thailand circuits
Travelers tend to combine North + South in a 2-3 week trip.
- Bangkok + Chiang Mai + Phuket: classic 10-day
- Island hopper: Phuket → Phi Phi → Krabi → Koh Samui/Phangan
- Cultural depth: Bangkok + Ayutthaya + Sukhothai + Chiang Mai
When to visit
Thailand has 3 seasons with regional variations.
- Cool/dry (Nov-Feb): best weather, peak crowds
- Hot (Mar-May): scorching, especially inland
- Rainy (Jun-Oct): south sees afternoon storms; islands still OK
- Best month overall: November or February
Frequently asked questions
Capital of Thailand?
Bangkok — 10 million in the metro area.
Most-visited beach destinations?
Phuket, Krabi (Railay/Ao Nang), Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan.
Best time to visit?
November–February for cool/dry weather across most of the country.
Visa rules?
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for most Western tourists. Check current rules.
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