Guide to Thailand · Southeast Asia · Siam
Thailand. With judgment.
Golden temples, jade beaches, and the most complex cuisine in Asia
The most complete guide to travelling Thailand independently. Mainland and islands. Interactive maps & itineraries. Always the latest published version. One year of content updates included. No agencies, no pre-packaged itineraries.
Far Guides · By Alex Tomboix The guide
The Thailand guide Choosing between ten Thailands.
Thailand's problem is not finding things to do, it is deciding what to skip. The country is too big to do whole.
This Thailand guide explains how to choose between the Andaman islands and the Gulf islands, what makes Chiang Mai different from Chiang Rai, how to read a Theravada temple, and how to move through a country where transport works, food is a religion, and haggling is unlike Vietnam.
10
Full destinations
From the north to the Andaman islands
3
Day-by-day itineraries
From 10 to 21 days
10
History chapters
From Sukhothai to Bangkok
55
Points on the map
Interactive, filterable
Destinations included
Ten destinations,
mainland and islands.
From the northern temples to the Andaman coves. Each place with its own chapter.
01 · Capital
Bangkok
Grand Palace, markets and the nightlife of Sukhumvit
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02
Chiang Mai
The old Lanna capital and its 300 wats
03
Ayutthaya
The capital razed by the Burmese in 1767
04
Koh Samui
The big Gulf island with solid infrastructure
05
Koh Phangan
The Full Moon and two very different sides
06
Koh Tao
The world capital of cheap diving
07
Koh Phi Phi
Maya Bay and the Andaman in miniature
08
Koh Lanta
Quieter islands south of Krabi
09
Chiang Rai
The Golden Triangle and Wat Rong Khun
10
Pai
The village in the northern mountains
Sample
A fragment,
Ayutthaya, the lost capital.
Chapter · Ayutthaya
The razed capital
Ayutthaya is not a ruin: it is the physical testimony of how a kingdom that lasted 417 years and ruled Southeast Asia came to an end.
Founded in 1351 at the confluence of three rivers, Ayutthaya was the capital of the Siamese kingdom until 1767, when the Burmese razed it and forced King Taksin to refound Bangkok 80 km to the south.
The guide explains which temples to visit and in what order (Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Chaiwatthanaram), why the decapitated Buddha heads still lie on the ground, and how to do Ayutthaya in a day from Bangkok without burning out.
Traveler tip
Rent a bike at the train station. Temples are 1-3 km apart, the heat on foot is brutal, and per-hour tuk-tuk prices are abusive for long loops.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Thailand? +
EU citizens can enter visa-free for up to 60 days. For longer stays there is an extendable tourist visa.
Which island is best for me? +
Koh Tao for cheap diving, Koh Phangan for the Full Moon, Koh Kood or Yao Noi for quiet, Koh Samui for comfort. The guide has a dedicated section.
How many days do I need for Thailand? +
Classic north (Bangkok + Chiang Mai + islands): 10-14 days. Full country with north, south and islands: 21 days.
What is the best time of year to go? +
November to February is the dry and pleasant season. The south has different seasons depending on the coast (Andaman vs Gulf).
Does the guide stay up to date? +
Yes. The online edition reflects the latest published version. Content updates are included for 1 year from the date of purchase.
How long do I have access? +
Access to your purchased edition is indefinite. Content updates are included for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Can I use it offline? +
Yes. From inside the guide, you can download a complete copy with its images for offline use. Interactive maps require a connection. When you are back online, you can update the downloaded copy if a new edition is available.
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Is there a Spanish version? +
Yes. The guide is available in both Spanish and English. You can switch languages at any time from the navigation menu.
Does it work on mobile? +
It's designed mobile-first. You can install it as an app (PWA) on iOS and Android without going through any app store.
What format is the guide? +
It's not a PDF. It's an interactive website, organised by destination and attraction — not by day. Read it in any order and jump directly to whatever interests you.
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