Accomodations

From luxurious 5-star hotels to inexpensive, but comfortable, hostels--whatever your travelling style--there is a place you will love - at great rates too. If you prefer to play it safe, major hotels can be found throughout Thailand. If you want something boutique, like theVeranda Hotel pictured above, take a look at Tablet Hotels or Design Hotels. For those looking for hot deals, hostels, bed & breakfasts, check out these online booking websites.

Shopping

Bangkok is fast becoming the fashion capital of Asia. Brand new, mega shopping malls are continually being built while old ones are being renovate. The two most notable new and trendy malls are Siam Paragon (left) and Central World (right). Apart from these, many visitors will enjoy street side shopping (bargaining with merchants to get the lowest price is always fun). Inquire at your hotel where you should go to shop. Don't forget to get some locally-made, cool-looking handicrafts.

Beach Guide

One of Thailand's famous attractions is its white sandy beaches. Phuket, on the Andaman coast, is the most famous beach destination in Thailand, although it is also the most expensive. Samui is also popular, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Other destinations include Hua Hin (2 hours by car from Bangkok), Krabi, Khao Lak, Pattaya, and Trang. At the beach, take some snokeling or scuba diving trips, enjoy fresh seafood, or just relax on the snow-white sand!