Thailand
13 Best Things to Do in Thailand
From Wat Pho down: what real review volume says is worth your time in Thailand.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 582 tracked Thailand places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Wat Pho
Religious site · BangkokWat Pho is one of Bangkok's oldest and largest Buddhist temple complexes, standing on Rattanakosin Island directly south of the Grand Palace.
Read our full guide →Wat Phra Chetuphon
Religious site · BangkokWat Pho is one of Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complexes, and home to the breathtaking 46-metre gold-leafed Reclining Buddha, so large you shuffle along its length in a narrow hall, with the…
Read our full guide →Grand Palace
Historic site · BangkokThe Grand Palace in Bangkok served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam from 1782 onward.
Read our full guide →Phuket Aquarium
Park & nature · PhuketPhuket Aquarium, located on the southeastern tip of Phuket near Cape Panwa, is a small but engaging facility run by the Phuket Marine Biological Center.
Read our full guide →Sairee Beach
Park & nature · Koh TaoFree entrySairee Beach is the main beach on Koh Tao, Thailand, stretching over a kilometer along the island's west coast.
Read our full guide →Suits Fitter
Market · PatongSuits Fitter is a bespoke tailoring shop located on Thanon Sawadirak Road in Patong, Phuket, known for its exceptional quality and service.
Read our full guide →Lotus Beach Bar
Sight · Koh TaoFree entryLotus Beach Bar is a popular nightlife spot situated right on the sands of Sairee Beach, Koh Tao's main beach.
Read our full guide →Heroes Bar
Sight · PatongFree entryHeroes Bar is a vibrant nightlife venue located on Bangla Road, the epicenter of Patong's entertainment district in Phuket, Thailand.
Read our full guide →Kee Spa
Sight · PatongNestled along Thaveewong Road in the heart of Patong, Kee Spa provides a tranquil escape from the bustling beach scene.
Read our full guide →Watergate Spa
Sight · Koh TaoWatergate Spa is a serene wellness retreat located within the 4P Sea Beach Resort on the island of Koh Tao, Thailand.
Read our full guide →TonyBangkokvantour
Sight · Samut PrakanTonyBangkokvantour provides personalized guided tours in Samut Prakan, a province just south of Bangkok known for its ancient temples, floating markets, and the famous Erawan Museum.
Read our full guide →Grand Spa Chiang Rai
Sight · Chiang RaiGrand Spa Chiang Rai is a tranquil wellness sanctuary located along Phahonyotin Road in the heart of Chiang Rai.
Read our full guide →2gether
Entertainment · Chiang RaiFree entry2gether is a popular entertainment spot in Chiang Rai, known for its energetic vibe and diverse lineup of live music and performances.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Thailand?
Wat Pho in Bangkok is the most reviewed, with 51,489 traveler reviews and a 4.6 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Thailand's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Suits Fitter in Patong rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 589 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Thailand has the most places to visit?
Bangkok, with 3 on this list, ahead of Koh Tao on 3. The list spans 6 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 4: Sairee Beach, Lotus Beach Bar, Heroes Bar and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 582 tracked places in Thailand. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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