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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pattaya Guide 2023: Discover the best beaches, attractions and…

Pattaya Guide 2023: Discover the best beaches, attractions and…

Walking Street, beer bars and sunburn? Another beach and more bars? There’s much more for visitors to Pattaya, Thailand’s…

Self-guided Phuket Island Hopping Itinerary 2023

Self-guided Phuket Island Hopping Itinerary 2023

Phuket island hopping is a great way to explore the best of Thailand’s beaches from a central base. Today…

9 Great Phuket Night Markets for visitors

9 Great Phuket Night Markets for visitors

Wondering which Phuket night markets you should visit? Which ones have survived the pandemic? So were we, so we…