Best Places to Visit in Thailand & Travel Guide

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Once just a haven for intrepid backpackers, nowadays Thailand is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the world. Different parts of Thailand cater to different crowds—from wide-eyed adventurers at the start of a big trip to throngs of package tourists on a lazy holiday.

That means to get the experience you’re looking for, you have to know where to go!

Yep… there’s the island of Koh Phi Phi, the Full Moon Party, or Bangkok’s tourist street of Khao San; these places get mentioned every time. They can be fun, even though they’re a little tacky and overhyped.

But there’s much more to Thailand, and in this guide I will try to highlight some other best places to visit (and a few to avoid), as well as give you some general Thailand travel tips.

Longtail boat on Krabi’s sandy seashore

I’ve been to Thailand three times now, and while other destinations may be less…