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Freedom Beach on Phuket, framed by tropical foliage with swimmers and longtail boats in the bay

Railay Beach and limestone cliffs on Krabi’s coast

Phuket vs Krabi Phuket for a choice of beach bases and lively nightlife, or Krabi for limestone scenery and island trips.

The golden Buddha at Wat Paknam above a Bangkok canal and longtail boats

Historic temple grounds in Chiang Mai

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai Bangkok for city energy, street food and temples, or Chiang Mai for northern food, temple walks and mountain outings.

Palm trees and beachfront terraces beside the clear sea on Koh Samui

Aerial view from Haad Rin viewpoint over Rin Nai Beach on Koh Phangan

Koh Samui vs Koh Phangan Koh Samui for beach resorts and Gulf-island trips, or Koh Phangan for beach-hopping, quiet coves and party nights.

Historic temple grounds in Chiang Mai

The White Temple reflected in water beneath a blue sky near Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai Chiang Mai for northern food, temple walks and mountain outings, or Chiang Rai for a quieter city stay with striking temples and art.

A sandy beach surrounded by forest in Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Forested islands and shallow turquoise water seen from Kai Bae View Point on Koh Chang

Koh Lanta vs Koh Chang Koh Lanta for long beaches and relaxed sunset bars, or Koh Chang for forested hills, waterfalls and varied beach bases.

Historic temple grounds in Chiang Mai

The eroded ridges of Pai Canyon with mountains beyond

Chiang Mai vs Pai Chiang Mai for northern food, temple walks and mountain outings, or Pai for valley scenery, cafés and relaxed evenings.

A red and blue traditional fishing boat on the sandy beach at Hua Hin beneath a cloud-filled sky

Pattaya Bay with boats, a curved beach and the city skyline seen from Pattaya View Point

Hua Hin vs Pattaya Hua Hin for a relaxed seaside stay with markets and local food, or Pattaya for lively nightlife, dining and easy transport.

An aerial view of Koh Tao’s rocky, forested headland between two coastal bays

Longtail boats on turquoise water in Maya Bay, Phi Phi Islands

Koh Tao vs Koh Phi Phi Koh Tao for diving, small bays and boat trips, or Koh Phi Phi for dramatic bays and island boat excursions.

The white lighthouse on the rocks off Nang Thong Beach in Khao Lak, framed by foliage

A sandy beach surrounded by forest in Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Khao Lak vs Koh Lanta Khao Lak for long mainland beaches and national-park trips, or Koh Lanta for long beaches and relaxed sunset bars.

Forested islands and shallow turquoise water seen from Kai Bae View Point on Koh Chang

A wooden pier stretches over clear turquoise water at Koh Kood

Koh Chang vs Koh Kood Koh Chang for forested hills, waterfalls and varied beach bases, or Koh Kood for clear-water beaches and slow island days.

Limestone rock formations and Ko Poda seen from Pai Plong Beach near Ao Nang

Longtail boats on Railay Beach beneath its distinctive limestone cliffs

Ao Nang vs Railay Ao Nang for a convenient base for Krabi day trips, or Railay for a boat-accessed beach stay beneath limestone cliffs.

Freedom Beach on Phuket, framed by tropical foliage with swimmers and longtail boats in the bay

Palm trees and beachfront terraces beside the clear sea on Koh Samui

Phuket vs Koh Samui Phuket for a choice of beach bases and lively nightlife, or Koh Samui for beach resorts and Gulf-island trips.