The “land of smiles” does high-end and low-end brilliantly. Hip hostels and five-star resorts service small wallets and big budgets alike. How about in between? In Thailand there’s a happy medium. Mid-range hotels are packed with amenities – art, spas, swim-up bars – without the price tag of Europe or the Americas.
In terms of destinations, Thailand’s two shining stars are its largest island and its biggest city: Phuket and Bangkok respectively. The country’s most visited places promise keen prices for inimitable cuisine and cultural immersion. Connecting between Phuket and Bangkok via sleeper train or low-cost airline is easy. Which location first? We prefer to begin on the beach.
