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10 Must-See Temples in Ayutthaya
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10 Must-See Temples in Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam for four centuries, and its ruined temples are the best day trip from Bangkok. The ten to see, and how to plan the visit.

· 5 min read

10 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai
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10 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, the old Lanna capital, holds more temples, mountains and craft villages than any other Thai city. The ten best things to do there, and the right months to go.

· 5 min read

10 Best Islands in Thailand
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10 Best Islands in Thailand

Ten of the best islands in Thailand, from Phuket and Koh Phi Phi on the Andaman coast to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in the Gulf, with who each one suits and the best months to go.

· 6 min read

Top 25 Attractions and Best Experiences in Thailand
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Top 25 Attractions and Best Experiences in Thailand

Thailand’s twenty-five essential sights across Bangkok, the historic centre, the north and both coasts, with the regions and months that make each one work.

· 16 min read

December Weather Insights for Thailand
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December Weather Insights for Thailand

December is one of the driest and coolest months in Thailand, and the busiest. Temperatures by region, what Christmas and New Year do to prices, and which coast to book.

· 5 min read

Thailand in October: Weather, Events, and Travel Tips
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Thailand in October: Weather, Events, and Travel Tips

October is the hinge of the Thai year: the Andaman monsoon ends while the Gulf’s begins. Rainfall by region, why beaches are a gamble and the best-value route this month.

· 5 min read

Exploring Thailand’s Climate in September
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Exploring Thailand’s Climate in September

September is the wettest month of the year in Thailand, and the one month neither coast is a safe bet. Rainfall by region, the drier inland alternatives and off-season prices.

· 5 min read

What to Expect from Thailand's August Weather
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What to Expect from Thailand's August Weather

August is deep in the wet season, and the split between the coasts is at its widest: the Andaman side takes up to 330 mm while the Gulf islands stay dry. Rainfall, prices and where to go.

· 5 min read

Thailand’s July Climate: What You Should Know
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Thailand’s July Climate: What You Should Know

July is wet season, but the rain is concentrated in the afternoons and the Gulf islands stay dry. Rainfall by region, low-season prices and how to plan around the showers.

· 5 min read

What to Expect from Thailand’s Weather in May
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What to Expect from Thailand’s Weather in May

May splits the country in two: the Andaman monsoon begins while the Gulf islands stay dry into August. Rainfall by region, low-season prices and which side to book.

· 5 min read

April Weather Insights: A Guide to Visiting Thailand
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April Weather Insights: A Guide to Visiting Thailand

April brings Thailand’s hottest weather and Songkran, the Thai New Year. Temperatures by region, what the festival does to prices, and which coast to choose before the monsoon turns.

· 5 min read

Exploring Thailand's Climate in March
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Exploring Thailand's Climate in March

March is dry and sunny on both coasts, but the first properly hot month inland. Temperatures by region, falling prices, thinner crowds and where to go to stay cool.

· 5 min read

What to Expect from Thailand's Weather in February
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What to Expect from Thailand's Weather in February

February keeps January’s dry, sunny weather with slightly smaller crowds, and adds Chinese New Year and the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. Temperatures by region, costs and what to do.

· 5 min read

Thailand in January: Weather, Costs, and Travel Tips
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Thailand in January: Weather, Costs, and Travel Tips

January is one of the best months to travel in Thailand: cool, dry and sunny, with both coasts in season. Here are the temperatures by region, what it costs, how busy it gets and what to do.

· 5 min read

Explore The Best Recipe of Famous Thai Dishes
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Explore The Best Recipe of Famous Thai Dishes

When traveling to Thailand, a Southeast Asian country, you have to try famous dishes in Thailand. Thai famous dishes are well-known for their warmth, comfort, and jam-packed with flavor. With its…

· 5 min read

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