City and Towns in Thailand

Top cities, towns and popular tourist destination around Thailand.

Bangkok — Thailand's bustling, frenetic capital, known among the Thai as Krung Thep
Ayutthaya — a historical city, UNESCO World Heritage Site and old capital of Siam
Chiang Mai — de facto capital of Northern Thailand and the heart of Lanna culture
Chiang Rai — gateway to the Golden Triangle, ethnic minorities and mountain trekkings
Kanchanaburi — home of the Bridge over the River Kwai and numerous World War II museums
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) — largest city of the Isaan region
Pattaya — one of the main tourist destinations, known for its rough nightlife
Sukhothai — Thailand's first capital, still with amazing ruins
Surat Thani — home of the Srivijaya Empire, gateway to the Samui archipelago

Place to visit, top tourist attraction & destinations

Ko Chang — once a quiet island, now undergoing major tourism development
Ko Lipe — small island in the middle of Tarutao National Park, amazingly unspoilt with great reefs and beaches
Ko Pha Ngan — site of the famous Full Moon Party with miles of quiet coastline
Ko Samet — the nearest island beach escape from Bangkok
Ko Samui — comfortable, nature, and entertainment hippie mecca gone upmarket
Khao Sok National Park — one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Thailand
Khao Yai National Park — take a night time jeep safari spotting deer or visit the spectacular waterfalls
Krabi Province — beach and watersports mecca in the south, includes Ao Nang, Rai Leh, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta
Phuket — the original Thai paradise island, now very developed but still with some beautiful beach.

Thailand has been divided into 6 different parts.

Hotels in Thailand