Getting aroundKoh Samui
From Hua Hin to Koh Samui (2026): Lomprayah bus and boat, the night train and the return journey
There are no flights from Hua Hin to Koh Samui, so you travel by bus or train along the coast and then by bo…
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TravelKrabi
Emerald Pool Krabi (2026): 400 Baht entrance fee, opening hours and Blue Pool
The Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot in Thai) is a spring-fed pool with clear, green water in the lowland forest of…
Food & drinkChiang Mai
Culinary tours in Chiang Mai (2026): 3 compared, prices and times
A culinary tour of Chiang Mai is a guided tour through markets, street stalls, and traditional family-run bu…
Food & drinkBangkok
Culinary Tours in Bangkok (2026): The 3 best, prices and tips for choosing
A culinary tour of Bangkok is a guided walk or drive among street stalls and traditional family-run business…
Travel
The Best of Koh Tao
Thailand's diving island – affordable diving courses, native turtles, and the Nang Yuan sandbank. (Data upda…
Travel
The Best of Koh Phangan
Island of full moon parties with a tranquil atmosphere – jungle coves, yoga shalas, and Bottle Beach. Data u…
TravelKoh Chang
The Best of Koh Chang
Thailand's third largest island – jungle in the interior, relaxed beaches, and the archipelago of Koh Mak &…
TravelKanchanaburi
The Best of Kanchanaburi
World War II historical sites, waterfalls, and jungle adventures. Data updated October 28, 2026. About Kanch…
Getting aroundBangkok
From Udon Thani to Bangkok (2026): Flights including airport transfers, night trains and buses
The distance from Udon Thani to Bangkok is approximately 560 km, and the fastest flight takes 1 hour and 10…
Nature & islands
Trang Islands, Thailand: Which island to choose, island hopping and how to get there
The Trang Islands are a group of small islands off the coast of Trang Province in southern Thailand, south o…
Things to doPhuket
Phi Phi Island tour from Phuket (2026): Which boat, which pier and which departure time?
Book an early bird speedboat. It will pick you up around 5:00 AM, depart from the pier before 7:00 AM, and b…
Things to do
Koh Racha Yai (2026): Racha Island tours, bays, snorkeling and accommodations
Koh Racha Yai, also commonly known as Racha Island or Raya Island, is my choice for crystal-clear waters and…
Travel
Koh Nang Yuan (2026): Entrance fees, viewpoint, boat trips from Koh Tao and overnight stay
Koh Nang Yuan consists of three small granite islands off the northwest tip of Koh Tao, connected by a white…
Nature & islands
Koh Mak, Thailand (2026): Beaches, boats, accommodation and transportation
Koh Mak is a small, flat island in Trat province, between Koh Chang and Koh Kood, and is the easiest of the…
Getting aroundBangkok
From Khon Kaen to Bangkok (2026): Night train, bus or 1-hour flight
The distance from Khon Kaen to Bangkok is approximately 440 km. A night train operates on this route. Specia…
TravelPhuket
Day trips from Phuket (2026): Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and 10 more
Taking the earliest speedboat to Phi Phi is the best day trip from Phuket, and the Khai Islands are excellen…
Getting aroundChiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang (2026): Slow boat, train and bus on the same day
Chiang Rai is the closest Thai city to the longtail boat, about 106 km from the border with Chiang Khong. Fr…
Things to doChiang Mai
From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai (2026): By Win-Tourbus, train via Phitsanulok or car
The distance from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai is approximately 290 km by road. Since Sukhothai doesn't have a tr…
Getting aroundChiang Mai
From Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang (2026): Slow boat, plane and bus
The journey from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang can be made either in 50 minutes by plane or in three days over…
Getting aroundBangkok
Bangkok to Vientiane (2026): Direct night train, bus, flights and the border
To get from Bangkok to Vientiane, I would take express train No. 133, the only train that goes directly to L…
Getting aroundBangkok
Bangkok to Udon Thani (2026): Flight, night train or bus and onward to Nong Khai
The distance from Bangkok to Udon Thani is approximately 560 km by road. The fastest way to travel is by pla…
Getting aroundBangkok
Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani (2026): Sleeper cars, flights and night buses
The distance from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani is approximately 575 km by rail and just under 600 km by road.…
Getting aroundBangkok
Bangkok to Sukhothai (2026): Day bus, flight or train via Phitsanulok
The distance from Bangkok to Sukhothai is approximately 430 km. Since Sukhothai doesn't have a train station…
Getting aroundBangkok
Bangkok to Korat (2026): Bus, train or car to Nakhon Ratchasima
Korat, officially Nakhon Ratchasima, is located about 255 km northeast of central Bangkok. The easiest way t…