Welcome to Thailand Awaits

From idyllic offshore islands and mountain villages to the frenetic streets and canals of Bangkok – let us help you find your Thailand.

On Thailand Awaits you will find everything you need to plan your trip to Thailand.
Written by locals and passionate visitors and designed by travel experts, we give you all the information and tips you need to make travel to Thailand easy!

What’s New on Thailand Awaits

We have pulled together our best local advice, whether you want to discover the highlights of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Phuket, find delicious eats, or learn more about multi-day trips that explore Thailand’s northern or southern heritage we have you covered.

Choose the Best eSIM for Thailand: Everything You Need…

Choose the Best eSIM for Thailand: Everything You Need…

When it comes to looking for the best eSIM for Thailand, you’ll find a multitude of options available that…

How to Travel From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan…

How to Travel From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan…

Wondering how to get to Koh Phangan? As two islands separated by twenty kilometers of ocean, getting from Koh…

Phuket Diving: Insider Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate…

Phuket Diving: Insider Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate…

If a Phuket diving holiday is on your wish list pull up a seat, today our writer Richard who…

Ultimate Guide to Chiang Mai Motorbike Rental

Ultimate Guide to Chiang Mai Motorbike Rental

Chiang Mai is a popular tourist destination in northern Thailand that is well suited to riding a motorbike. Today…

42 Bangkok Tips For First Timers: Must Read Guide

42 Bangkok Tips For First Timers: Must Read Guide

About to take your first trip to Bangkok? These Bangkok tips for first timers will help you get started…

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai: The Four Best…

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai: The Four Best…

Fortunately, when it comes to deciding where to stay in Chiang Mai, you’ve got plenty of options. The city…

Why You Should Visit Koh Yao Yai in 2023

Why You Should Visit Koh Yao Yai in 2023

Nestled between Phuket Island and Krabi Town on the mainland, Koh Yao Yai is one of Thailand’s lesser-known island…

Thailand National Parks: A Journey Through Nature’s Treasures

Thailand National Parks: A Journey Through Nature’s Treasures

There are walking trails and snorkelling trails, giant lizards and the boom of unseen gibbons in the trees. And…

The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat: Sightseeing tips for every…

The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat: Sightseeing tips for every…

Riding the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat is one of the best ways to chase away your jetlag and get…

Ultimate Chiang Mai Market Guide 2023

Ultimate Chiang Mai Market Guide 2023

Heading to Thailand’s Northern capital, well, our Chiang Mai Market Guide is required reading! Chiang Mai is home to…

12 Best Places to visit in Thailand for first-timers

12 Best Places to visit in Thailand for first-timers

So you are planning to visit Thailand, great decision, but which are the best places to visit in Thailand…

How to get around Bangkok: Public Transport Guide for…

How to get around Bangkok: Public Transport Guide for…

When you visit Bangkok, I guarantee you will have a better time if you understand how the city’s extensive…