Thailand A land of golden temples, verdant jungles and turquoise seas
Bathing with elephants in the jungle: what a great way to start your Thai experience. Follow that with temple-hopping through the pulsating streets of Bangkok, then relaxing on pristine beaches. How about enjoying sunset while sharing sticky rice and mango with locals? Finally, strolling through one of the vibrant night markets. Yes, that’s too much for one day but your time in Thailand can be whatever you want it to be. We know this southeast Asian favourite inside out so can help you discover this tantalizing country.
Where it is
Southeast Asia
When to go
November to April
Why go there
Brilliant beaches
Historic sites
Great food
What to see
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Phuket
Bangkok’s big hitters
The Grand Palace complex and Wat Pho Temple, with its remarkable reclining Buddha, are must-see sights in Thailand’s colourful capital.
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Phuket’s fabulous beaches
Coral beaches and the sparkling Andaman Sea have long attracted travellers to the island of Phuket, It’s the perfect place to relax and recharge.
Elephant encounters
At Chiang Mai’s pioneering Elephant Nature Park, home to dozens of rescued elephants, visitors can meet, feed and learn about these giant herbivores.
Heal your body and mind
Need a reboot? Recharge your mind, body and soul at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary on Koh Samui. Their bespoke treatments will leave you feeling happier and healthier.
Travel in Thailand
Anyone visiting Thailand is in for a treat – not for nothing is it known as the Land of Smiles – and there are endless ways to explore with Cosa. We can design a bespoke itinerary that combines whatever you fancy doing, from mingling with elephants to relaxing by the sea. From Bangkok it’s about 900km north to Chiang Mai and over 800km south to Phuket so domestic flights are the easiest way to create a multi-stop trip.
Thailand facts
Squeezed between four other southeast Asian countries, Thailand is roughly the size of Spain but actually extends about 1600km from north to south. Its 68 million inhabitants are nearly all Buddhist. Once known as Siam, Thailand has been a kingdom for many centuries but was never a European colony. Of the country’s many festivals, perhaps the most important are Songkran, hailed as ‘the world’s biggest water fight’, and Loy Krathong,
Time zone
UTC +7
Flight time
11 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Thai baht
Dialling code
+66