The kingdom radiates natural beauty, with stunning plains and hills of the Golden Triangle in the far north of the country, as well as Phuket, Samui and Krabi's wave-lapped white-sand beaches. Thailand has so much to offer that 1 visit is never enough – you'll want to come back and discover more time after time.

Bangkok welcomes more visitors than any other city in the world and it doesn’t take long to realise why. Bangkok is a city of contrasts with action at every turn. Marvel at the gleaming temples, catch a tuk tuk through bustling Chinatown or take a longtail boat through floating markets.

The list of things to do in Thailand is practically endless, thanks to its unique culture, natural beauty, and modern development. As one of the most attractive countries in the world, the sights, sounds and scents of this exotic kingdom all add up to a sensual overload. Choose from visiting glittering Buddhist temples, exploring awe-inspiring caves and grottos, epic cityscapes by night and by day, and beautiful national parks.

Dining in Thailand is more than just the country's street stalls and traditional markets. Nowadays, many top-rated restaurants and resorts have invited world-renowned chefs to create culinary wonders, which means that you can enjoy fabulous cuisine at a lesser cost than in the west. Royal Thai cuisine is a wonder in itself and definitely worth trying, but street food in Thailand is just as wonderful.

When it comes to shopping in Thailand, there’s never a dull moment throughout your holiday. Textiles and fabrics, along with intricate handicrafts are all favourites for shoppers visiting from overseas, but there is much more to choose from. Some shoppers have even been known to ship an entire container of teak furniture home thanks to the great value prices.

Where to go & what to do at night in Thailand

With its mixture of exoticism, romance, sense of adventure and plain excitement, nightlife in Thailand is unique.  To some people, Thai nightlife conjures up visions of A Go-Go bars; but that’s not wholly representative of a country that has beautiful traditional dancing, an irrepressible culinary scene and lively bars and nightclubs. ‘One night in Bangkok’ can indeed make a hard man humble but one night in Chiang Mai can charm and one night in Phuket will leave you longing for more.

Useful information

Travelling around Thailand is a breeze, as the country has a tourist-friendly policy as well as a vast network of infrastructure and hotels that cater to a diverse array of business and leisure travellers.

But before planning your next trip to Thailand, it’s good to know all the essential information about the country, such as when is the best time to go, what to bring, getting around, cultural etiquettes, numbers to call in case of emergencies and all the facts that will help make your journey as pleasant as it can be.