sawatdee thailand destination guide

We’ll take you sightseeing on your Bangkok trip to discover the top spiritual delights, starting with Wat Pho, the city’s most ancient temple. See the massive Reclining Buddha, the largest in Thailand, then head to the Grand Palace to be wowed by the intricate architecture and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

There's something truly special about cruising the mighty Mekong, the longest river in Southeast Asia. We’ll get to sail through the lush jungle to the exact spot where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. You can also make a quick stop in Laos, where you can go shopping for all kinds of local wares at the Don Sao Island Markets.

Put your haggling skills to the test on San Kamphaeng Road, the ‘handicraft highway’ that stretches for 10km all the way from Chiang Mai to the village of San Kamphaeng. It’s a must see in Thailand and you're sure to pick up some beautiful souvenirs here, whether you’re in the mood for pottery, sculptures, wood carvings, jewellery or silk products.

We couldn't wait to learn the secrets of that iconic Thai flavour at a cooking class in Chaing Mai. The class was held in a traditional teak wooden houses surrounded by an organic farm, and we got to choose fresh ingredients from a market, then cook and eat all our favourite Thai dishes.

There were endless treasures to explore in the Jim Thompson House, the former home of the American businessman and architect who devoted his life to the revival of Thai silk. He designed the house in 1958 and there are six traditional Thai houses packed with his collections of Thai paintings and Buddhist statues.

If scuba diving is your thing, don’t miss out on the incredible liveaboard boat trips in Thailand that are a must for avid divers. Krabi, along with all the surrounding islands, has incredible marine life which is why a trip to explore the underwater world is something I would highly recommend.