{"id":13062,"date":"2024-03-20T10:48:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T23:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=13062"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T23:14:05","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-places-to-visit-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Visit in Thailand: A First-Timer’s Guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From brilliant beaches to Big Buddhas<\/strong><\/em> and everything beyond, if you\u2019ve been dreaming of visiting Thailand for the first time, here is everything you need to know. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warm golden sands, spectacular skylines and sizzling street food: whatever you\u2019re into, Thailand<\/a>\u2019s more than got you covered. The Land of Smiles has once-in-a-lifetime experiences in store for every type of traveller, but for first-time visitors, it can be hard to know where to start. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve broken down some of Thailand\u2019s most popular destinations \u2013 from bustling Bangkok to party-happy Patong \u2013 to make your first escape<\/a> a breeze.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bangkok <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nowhere else in the world does rooftop bars like Bangkok<\/a> \u2013 and time spent sky-high is always rewarded here \u2013 but Thailand\u2019s fast-paced capital is so much more. Whether you\u2019ve got a day or a lifetime, time spent exploring the city is well rewarded: burn incense at Bangkok\u2019s sprawling temples, lose yourself in its massive street markets, window shop at some of Asia\u2019s most extravagant malls and graze your way through a staggering amount of street food.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiang Mai <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Thailand\u2019s steamy northern province \u2013 where the country borders of Myanmar and Laos \u2013 is rich in ancient heritage. Once the capital of the medieval Lanna Kingdom, the city now proudly stands at the crossroads of history: historic temples rub shoulders with ultramodern coffee shops, and it\u2019s possible to follow a day at the city\u2019s famed hot springs with an evening exploring its electrifying nightlife. Chiang Mai<\/a> is also famous for elephants; the city is home to many of the country\u2019s most ethical and sustainable wildlife sanctuaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Koh Samui <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Koh Samui<\/a>, Thailand\u2019s second-largest island after Phuket, offers a uniquely Thai laidback vibe that first-time visitors can\u2019t help but fall madly in love with. There\u2019s a wide range of accommodation to suit every budget \u2013 from beachside bungalows to extraordinary five-star hotels \u2013 and experiences to match. Whether you\u2019re dreaming of spending the day in a hammock, sea breeze tussling in your hair, or would prefer to spend the day partying at a beach club, Koh Samui\u2019s got you covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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