Thailand
Holiday to Thailand and explore a country where tradition and the modern sit comfortably side-by-side. Drive through the bustling metropolis of Bangkok in a tuk tuk, passing towering sky scrapers and ancient temples. Shop at floating markets and high end boutiques or visit sacred spaces from cave shrines and gleaming golden temples to giant Buddha statues. Mix relaxation with adventure, sunning yourself on the sands of golden beaches of Phuket and Koh Samui before surfing, diving and snorkelling in the waters and climbing impressive limestone cliffs. Browse our Thailand hotel and holiday offers or speak to our Thailand travel specialists about creating the perfect Thailand holiday just for you.
Thailand‘s capital, Bangkok, is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, bustling streets, and its eclectic mixes of Eastern culture meets Western influence, and ancient tradition meets the modern. Bangkok is a city of a thousand neon lights, dazzling sacred temples, gorgeous sun-kissed beaches, and bustling streets packed with street vendors and tasty treats; it is a destination without definition, and yet it fulfils so many travellers’ dreams. Luxury Bangkok holidays are a treat to behold, combining the very best of city living and modern style with delicate, traditional touches and so much more besides. Our handpicked hotels boast indulgent spas, heavenly pools, sea and city views, world-class dining, intricate attention to detail, and the opportunity to lose yourself in Thailand’s culture and warmth.

Heaven on Earth
Thailand (/ˈtaɪlænd, –lənd/ TY-land, -lənd),[b][9] officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (/saɪˈæm, ˈsaɪæm/),[c][10][11] is a country in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of almost 70 million,[12] it spans 513,120 square kilometres (198,120 sq mi). Thailand is borderedto the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailandand Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea; it also shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the southeast, and Indonesia and India to the southwest. Bangkok is the nation’s capital and largest city.
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Good to know
Country
Thailand
Visa requirements
British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (a ‘visa exemption’).
Languages spoken
Thai
Curency used
Thai Baht
Area (km2)
513,120 km²
Municipalities
Bangkok Pop. 8.3 milion
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Chiang Mai Pop. 1.8 million
Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand. Founded in 1296, it was capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center. It’s also home to hundreds of elaborate Buddhist temples, including 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and 15th-century Wat Chedi Luang, adorned with carved
Pattaya City Pop. 120,000
Pattaya is a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beaches. A quiet fishing village as recently as the 1960s, it’s now lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs. Nearby, hillside Wat Phra Yai Temple features an 18m-tall golden Buddha. The area also features several designer golf courses, some with views of Pattaya Bay.