In-Depth Exploration of 77 Provinces
The newly updated Ultimate Thailand Travel Guide covers all 77 provinces: Experience the charm of Lanna culture and mountains in the North, explore history and the Chao Phraya River life in the Central region, and enjoy stunning beaches, gems, and fruit orchards in the East. Let this guide be your compass for a memorable adventure across Thailand.
Northern Thailand Region (12 Provinces)
The Charm of Mountains, Lanna Culture, and Cool Weather
| Province | Key Attractions / Activities |
| Chiang Mai | Doi Suthep, Nimmanhaemin Road, Tha Phae Gate, Doi Inthanon |
| Chiang Rai | Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Doi Tung, Choui Fong Tea Plantation, Phu Chi Fa |
| Mae Hong Son | Pai (Historical Bridge, Santichon Village), Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Ban Rak Thai |
| Lampang | Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Kad Kong Ta Market, Chae Son National Park |
| Lamphun | Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Wat Chamadevi, Queen Chamadevi Monument |
| Phayao | Kwan Phayao (Lake), Wat Si Khom Kham, Phu Langka, Doi Nhok Trail |
| Nan | Wat Phumin (The Whispering Mural), Lanthom Tunnel, Doi Samer Dao |
| Phrae | Phae Mueang Phi, Khum Vongburi, Wat Phra That Cho Hae |
| Phitsanulok | Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai), Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Phu Soi Dao (part) |
| Sukhothai | Sukhothai Historical Park (Wat Mahathat), Loy Krathong Festival |
| Kamphaeng Phet | Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, Phra Rung Hot Spring |
| Uttaradit | Sirikit Dam, Phraya Pichai Memorial, Wat Phra Thaen Sila At |
Central Thailand Region (18 Provinces)
The Center of Administration, History, and the Chao Phraya River
| Province | Key Attractions / Activities |
| Bangkok | Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Yaowarat (Chinatown), Chao Phraya River |
| Ayutthaya | Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Mahathat (Buddha Head in Tree), Bang Pa-In Palace |
| Lopburi | Phra Prang Sam Yot, King Narai’s Palace, Pasak Chonlasit Floating Railway |
| Saraburi | Phra Phutthabat Temple, Sunflower Fields (seasonal), Jed Sao Noi Waterfall |
| Nonthaburi | Ko Kret (Leaning Pagoda, pottery), Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawihan |
| Pathum Thani | Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre, Wat San Chao Floating Market |
| Samut Sakhon | Phra Klang Nam Pavilion, Mahachai Market, Wat Khok Kham |
| Samut Songkhram | Amphawa Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market, Firefly Watching |
| Ang Thong | Wat Khun Inthapramun (Giant Reclining Buddha), San Chao Rong Thong Market |
| Sing Buri | Bang Rachan Heroes Memorial Park, Wat Phikun Thong |
| Chai Nat | Chai Nat Bird Park, Chao Phraya Dam, Wat Thamma Mun Worawihan |
| Nakhon Pathom | Phra Pathom Chedi, Don Wai Floating Market, Phutthamonthon Park |
| Suphan Buri | Bueng Chawak, Dragon Descendants Museum, Wat Pa Lelai |
| Samut Prakan | Ancient City (Mueang Boran), Bang Pu Recreation Center |
| Nakhon Sawan | Bueng Boraphet, Sawan Sombun Market |
| Uthai Thani | Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Wat Tha Sung, Khao Sakae Krang |
| Chainat | Chai Nat Bird Park, Chao Phraya Dam, Wat Thamma Mun Worawihan |
| Saraburi | Phra Phutthabat Temple, Sunflower Fields (seasonal), Jed Sao Noi Waterfall |
Eastern Thailand Region (7 Provinces)
Eastern Seas, Gems, and Fruits
| Province | Key Attractions / Activities |
| Chonburi | Pattaya (Jomtien Beach, Water Parks), Koh Larn, Grand Canyon Chonburi |
| Rayong | Koh Samet, Mae Ramphueng Beach, Thung Prong Thong, Fruit Buffets (seasonal) |
| Chanthaburi | Chanthaboon Riverside Community, Kung Krabaen Bay, Phlio Waterfall, Chao Lao Beach |
| Trat | Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak, White Sand Beach |
| Sa Kaeo | Prasat Sdok Kok Thom, Rong Kluea Market (Border), Pang Sida National Park |
| Prachin Buri | Khao Yai National Park (part), Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building |
| Nakhon Nayok | Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam, Nang Rong Waterfall, Rafting |
| Chachoengsao | Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan, Ban Mai 100 Years Market |
Discover a new dimension of travel with this most complete Ultimate Thailand Travel Guide for every explorer.
Discover a new dimension of travel with this most complete Ultimate Thailand Travel Guide for every explorer. Experience the charm of the Northeastern Region (Isan), rich with ancient Khom civilization, grand festivals, and unique lifestyles along the Mekong River. Journey to the Western Region to immerse yourself in unspoiled nature, lush forests, and the historical remnants of WWII in Kanchanaburi. Conclude your trip in the Southern Region, a sea paradise showcasing the Andaman and Gulf islands, white-sand beaches, and diverse culinary culture.
Northeastern Thailand Region (20 Provinces)
Khom Civilization, Ancient Ruins, and Silk
| Province | Key Attractions / Activities |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Khao Yai National Park (main part), Prasat Hin Phimai, Jim Thompson Farm, Save One Market |
| Khon Kaen | Phu Pha Man National Park, Wat Nong Waeng, Bueng Kaen Nakhon |
| Udon Thani | Ban Chiang Historical Park, Red Lotus Sea (Nong Han), Wat Pa Phu Kon |
| Ubon Ratchathani | Sam Phan Bok, Pha Taem, Wat Sirindhorn Wararam (Glowing Temple) |
| Loei | Phu Ruea, Chiang Khan (Walking Street), Phu Kradueng, Kaeng Khut Khu |
| Buriram | Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chang Arena (Football Stadium), Wat Khao Angkhan |
| Surin | Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village, Prasat Sikhoraphum, Annual Elephant Round-up |
| Nong Khai | Tha Sadet Market, Wat Pho Chai (Luang Por Phra Sai), Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge |
| Bueng Kan | Hin Sam Wan, Phu Thok, Tham Phra Waterfall |
| Sakon Nakhon | Wat Pa Sutthawat, Phra That Choeng Chum, Nong Han Lake, Indigo Fabric |
| Nakhon Phanom | Phra That Phanom, Vietnam Clock Tower, Mekong Riverside Walking Street |
| Roi Et | Bueng Phlan Chai, Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon |
| Kalasin | Sirindhorn Museum, Phra That Ya Khu, Lam Pao Dam |
| Mukdahan | Ho Kaeo Mukdahan, Phu Pha Thoep National Park, Indochina Market |
| Amnat Charoen | Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang, Phutthayan Reservoir |
| Yasothon | Phraya Than, Ban Song Yae Christian Church, Bang Fai Festival |
| Chaiyaphum | Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Phraya Lae Monument |
| Maha Sarakham | Phra That Na Dun, Kosumphi Forest Park |
| Sisaket | Prasat Khao Phra Viharn (Thai side viewpoint), Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew (Million Bottles Temple) |
| Nong Bua Lamphu | Wat Tham Klong Phen, Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park |
Western Thailand Region (5 Provinces)
Nature, Forests, and War History
| Province | Key Attractions / Activities |
| Kanchanaburi | Bridge over the River Kwai, Erawan Waterfall, Hellfire Pass, Mueang Mallika R.E. 124 |
| Ratchaburi | Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Siam Wax Museum, Khao Ngu Stone Park |
| Phetchaburi | Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang), Cha-am Beach, Kaeng Krachan National Park |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan | Hua Hin (Night Market, Railway Station), Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Ao Manao |
| Tak | Thi Lo Su Waterfall, Bhumibol Dam, King Taksin Shrine |
Southern Thailand Region (14 Provinces)
Paradise of the Gulf and Andaman Sea Islands
| Province | Key Attractions / Activities |
| Phuket | Promthep Cape, Phuket Old Town, Patong Beach, Andamanda Water Park |
| Krabi | Maya Bay/Phi Phi Islands, Talay Waek (Separated Sea), Railay Beach, Emerald Pool |
| Phang Nga | Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Khao Ta Pu (James Bond Island), Samet Nangshe Viewpoint |
| Surat Thani | Cheow Lan Lake (Guilin of Thailand), Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Laem Talumphuk, Khanom (Folding Rock) |
| Songkhla | Samila Beach (The Mermaid), Songkhla Old Town, Kim Yong Market (Hat Yai) |
| Chumphon | Hat Sai Ri, Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, Snorkeling |
| Ranong | Raksawarin Hot Springs, Koh Kam, Andaman Sea Islands |
| Trang | Morakot Cave (Emerald Cave), Koh Kradan, Koh Libong (Dugongs) |
| Satun | Koh Lipe, Tarutao National Park, Prasat Hin Pun Yod |
| Pattani | Pattani Central Mosque, Lim Ko Niao Shrine, Barahom Community |
| Yala | Piyamit Tunnel, Betong Flower Garden, I-Yerweng Sea of Mist |
| Narathiwat | Taksin Ratchaniwet Palace, Hat Narathat, Wat Chon Thara Singhe |
| Phatthalung | Thale Noi, Khao Ok Thalu, Wat Khuha Sawan |
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