Thailand

Explore the electric charm of Thailand

Nowhere captures the charms of Asia quite like Thailand and its people. It has extraordinary beach escapes, spa retreats and exclusive island resorts that belong in the movies. If luxuriating isn’t your thing, there are energising city breaks in Bangkok or the historic Chiang Mai, alive with cultural and culinary surprises. Idyllic jungles with waterfalls, rock pools and frangipane-scented valleys are begging to be explored. If you’re looking for the best hotels in Thailand, look no further.

Practical Information

Currency
Baht (in 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 notes)

Cuisine
Spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet. Thai food balances these five flavours to create delicious and distinctive dishes.

Tipping etiquette
Tipping is not generally expected

Transport
Thailand has an efficient public transport system, or if you want to get behind the wheel, you can rent a car.

When To Go

Like most countries in Asia, the weather varies as much by region as by time of year. Most people travel to Thailand between November and February, when the weather is gloriously balmy and the festivals are in full throw. The quietest months are from April to October, when the heat gives ways to a refreshing evening shower and the landscape goes radiantly green.