South Thailand
Beaches & islands
Krabiกระบี่
Limestone cliffs, longtail boats, and a slower kind of island time.
Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized / cropped.
YOUR THAILAND, AT YOUR OWN PACEExperience Thailand
Experience Thailand
Beyond the Ordinary
Discover unforgettable festivals, timeless traditions,
and extraordinary destinations.
Explore Thailand, one remarkable place at a time.
ยินดีต้อนรับ Welcome to ThailandPLACES THAT STAY WITH YOU
Where will you go?
From Krabi’s limestone coast and Phuket’s colorful streets to Bangkok’s riverfront temples and the mountain landscapes of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Thailand at Last helps you discover places that match your pace.
North Thailand
Nature & mountains
Chiang Maiเชียงใหม่
Mountain mornings, golden temples, and the warmth of Lanna culture.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · resized / cropped.Central Thailand
Cities & culture
Bangkokกรุงเทพฯ
Riverside temples, sizzling street food, and a city full of contrasts.
Photo: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized / cropped.South Thailand
Beaches & islands
Phuketภูเก็ต
Andaman blues meet colorful old-town streets and island flavors.
Photo: Ryomaandres · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized / cropped.Central Thailand
Cities & culture
Ayutthayaพระนครศรีอยุธยา
Ancient brick temples and quiet moments beside the river.
Photo: Average trinmo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized / cropped.North Thailand
Nature & mountains
Chiang Raiเชียงราย
Artful temples and green hills in Thailand’s far north.
Photo: JJ Harrison · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized / cropped.
Six places to begin. Countless ways to make them yours.More from Tourism Thailand (opens in a new tab)
FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITYLess itinerary.
Less itinerary.
More discovery.
Some of the best moments aren’t on a checklist. A meal shared at a market. A trail that takes the long way. An afternoon with nowhere to be.
Find your kind of Thailand
A DIFFERENT PACE. A DEEPER CONNECTION.TRADITIONS WORTH TRAVELING FORThailand’s Celebrations,
Thailand’s Celebrations,
One Extraordinary Journey
Discover the traditions that bring Thai communities together, from joyful water blessings to candlelit waterways and cultural processions.
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Thai New Year
Songkran
Water, family and fresh beginnings. Songkran brings together joyful celebrations and traditions of respect, including water blessings. Follow local guidance and ask before joining or photographing ceremonies.
Annual traditional dates; local events may vary. Date reference for Songkran (opens in a new tab)
Explore Bangkok Photo: CJ (c_j_) · Unsplash License · resized / cropped.
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Lights on the water
Loy Krathong
Candlelit krathongs are floated on waterways as part of a tradition of reflection and gratitude. Observe local customs and follow organizers’ environmental guidance; this water-based celebration is distinct from sky-lantern releases.
Full-moon date; local programmes vary. Date reference for Loy Krathong (opens in a new tab)
Explore Bangkok Photo: Oleg Prachuk · Pexels License · resized / cropped.
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Northern lantern traditions
Yi Peng
Associated with northern Thailand and Chiang Mai, Yi Peng has its own lantern traditions. Sky lanterns are different from floating krathongs. Releases are regulated: attend authorized activities and follow current local restrictions.
Municipal celebrations; mass releases have separate rules and dates. Date reference for Yi Peng (opens in a new tab)
Explore Chiang Mai Photo: Olivier Darny · Pexels License · resized / cropped.
04 /NextTentative · dates to be confirmed
Community & cultural heritage
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Phuket’s Chinese-Thai communities mark this festival through vegetarian food, shrine activities and processions. It is a religious observance: dress respectfully, give participants space and follow shrine guidance.
Expected dates; awaiting official 2027 programme. Date reference for Phuket Vegetarian Festival (opens in a new tab)
Explore Phuket Photo: Maksim Romashkin · Pexels License · resized / cropped.Dates checked 1 November 2026. Photos show past celebrations, not the upcoming events. Festival schedules, venues and access rules change. Confirm the relevant year’s arrangements with Tourism Authority of Thailand (opens in a new tab) and local organizers before booking. Sky-lantern releases and river krathongs are distinct traditions.
A FEW THINGS BEFORE YOU GO
Travel a little more thoughtfully.
Leave room to wander.
Pick a few places you really want to see, then give yourself time to explore the spaces in between.
Meet the local rhythm.
Choose local food, learn a few Thai words, and follow dress and etiquette guidance at temples.
Check before you set off.
Conditions, opening times, and transport can change. Consult Tourism Thailand (opens in a new tab) for official destination information.