Central Thailand
Bangkok
Temples, canals, markets and neighbourhoods: a capital best understood through its contrasts.
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Central and Northern Thailand
Destinations and guided visits
Seven areas, each with its own atmosphere and heritage. Each page offers ideas for a guided visit or for including the destination in a wider itinerary.
Central Thailand · UNESCO World Heritage
Ayutthaya
The ruins of the former Siamese capital, among temples, Buddha images and layers of history.
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Western Thailand
Kanchanaburi
The River Kwai, memories of the Death Railway and landscapes of forests and mountains.
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Floating markets · Central Thailand
Damnoen Saduak & Amphawa
Canals, boats and stalls reveal the relationship between trade, water and everyday local life.
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Northern Thailand
Chiang Rai
Contemporary art, temples and borderland landscapes in the country’s northernmost region.
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Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai
Temples within the old walls, craft traditions and hills: the cultural heart of the North.
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Northern Thailand · UNESCO World Heritage
Sukhothai
The first great Siamese kingdom lives on in a historical park of temples, statues and lakes.
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