
Thailand
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Destination overview
About Thailand.
Colour, calm, and everyday magic
Warm air, temple bells, motorbikes humming past street stalls, and the smell of chilli, lime and grilled seafood. Days can start with golden rooftops catching the morning light and end barefoot on sand as the sky turns soft pink. Thailand has an easy rhythm that makes it simple to do a lot, or do almost nothing at all.
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Markets, beaches, and places to wander
In between the big moments, there are the best kind of days: floating through markets, ducking into little cafés, hopping between islands, or finding a beach that feels like it’s just yours for an hour. You can go jungle-green up north, slow and scenic along rivers, or fully switch off on the coast, with islands where time naturally stretches out.
Food, warmth, and the reason people return
Hospitality is genuinely kind, and the food is a daily highlight, from street stalls to sit-down favourites you’ll want to revisit. Even when it’s lively and full of energy, there’s always another quiet corner to find when you want to breathe. Come for the colour and buzz, stay for the calm that sits just beneath it all.
Official and Indigenous Names
- Kingdom of Thailand (English)
- ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thai)
Region
- South-East Asia
Continent
- Asia
Resident population
64,785,909
2010 data
Capitals and seats of government
- กรุงเทพมหานคร, BangkokBKK
Currency
- Thai Baht (THB · ฿)
Driving side
- left side of the road
Electricity
Language
Thai
Official by law · Indigenous · ISO 639-3: tha
Largest cities by resident population
- BangkokBKK · 10,539,000
2021 data
- Chiang Mai · 1,198,000
2021 data
- Nakhon Ratchasima · 466,098
2021 data
- Khon Kaen · 412,758
2021 data
- Hat Yai · 404,044
2021 data
Busiest airports by total passengers
- Suvarnabhumi AirportBKK · 51,666,761 annual passenger movements
2023 data
- Don Mueang International AirportDMK · 26,972,528 annual passenger movements
2023 data
- Phuket International AirportHKT · 13,977,030 annual passenger movements
2023 data
- Chiang Mai International AirportCNX · 8,222,538 annual passenger movements
2023 data
- Hat Yai International AirportHDY · 3,106,783 annual passenger movements
2023 data