Thailand Travel Guide 2026

Explore 2 cities in Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket. Compare budget, mid-range and luxury travel options across every destination.

Currency

THB (฿) — Thai baht. ATMs widely available; airport exchange rates are poor.

Language

Thai (English in tourist areas, tourist staff, and malls)

Visa

30 days visa-free on arrival for most Western passports. Extendable once at an immigration office. Check current rules — Thailand's visa policies change frequently.

Staying connected

A travel eSIM gets you online the moment you land in Thailand — data plans start at $4 — no roaming bill, no queue for a local SIM, and nothing to swap in and out of your phone. Install it before you fly.

Get a Thailand eSIMfrom $4 Or one Asia-wide plan

Cities in Thailand

Bangkok

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Bangkok is one of the world's great food cities — from ¥50 pad thai on a plastic stool to Asia's number-one restaurant. Layer in ornate temples, a chaotic expressway system that somehow works, rivers and canals, and a nightlife that runs until dawn. The city rewards those who get lost in it.

Phuket

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Phuket is Thailand's largest island — a heady mix of Andaman Sea beaches, limestone karst scenery, and a vibrant old town dripping with Sino-Portuguese architecture. From budget beach bungalows to ultra-luxury private pool villas, it offers something compelling at every price point.

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