Welcome to Vacation Thailand

Phuket's beaches vary dramatically by neighborhood — from busy Patong to the quiet coves of Nai Harn and Rawai. Picking the right area makes all the difference. Where you stay in Phuket is...

Railay Beach in Krabi — accessible only by longtail boat, which keeps the cars (and a lot of the crowds) out. Worth every baht of the fare. Thailand has roughly 3,000 kilometers of coastline...

The Grand Palace in Bangkok is Thailand's most visited attraction — arrive before 9 AM, cover your shoulders and knees, and budget at least two hours for the complex. Thailand attractions don't...

Thailand's Tourist Police (1155) operate 24/7 and are specifically trained to assist foreign visitors — most travelers find them the fastest route through any stressful situation. Most travelers...

Haad Rin Beach fills with up to 30,000 visitors each month for the Full Moon Party — arrive early, wear shoes, and have a meeting point ready. There's a reason the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan...

Picking up a tourist SIM at the airport is one of the easiest first moves you can make in Thailand — and it costs about the same as a couple of street food meals. Your phone is your lifeline in...