Activities
Thailand’s
Best Tours
55+ activities* across Thailand: temples, islands, adventure, food, wildlife, culture. Every activity is personally done or thoroughly vetted.
AYUTTHAYA
From Bangkok: Guided Temple Tour
BANGKOK
Muay Thai Fight Rajadamnern Stadium
Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun
River Cruise
Longtail Boat Canal Tour
Soi Cowboy, Nana, Rooftop Bars, Gogos
Chinatown Food Tour
Bicycle Tour
Mahanakhon Skywalk (Sunset)
BANGKRACHAO
from Bangkok: Green Lung Bike Tour
CHIANG MAI
Chiang Rai Temples & Hot Springs
Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall, Rafting
Cooking Classes
Doi Inthanon
Muay Thai Fight
CHIANG RAI
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples & Hot Springs
KANCHANABURI
From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi, River Kwai, Erawan Waterfall
KOH SAMET
Islands Tour
Squid Fishing Trip at Night. Tickets (500 Baht) in front of the 7-Eleven at the Nadan Pier
PHUKET
Maya, Phi Phi, Bamboo Island
7 Wonders of Phang Nga Bay
Phuket Town
Similan Islands Early Bird
3 Kai Islands
Phang Nga & James Bond
Samet Nangshe & Koh Panyee
RATCHABURI/
SAMUT SONGKHRAM
From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market
SAMUT PRAKAN
From Bangkok: Ancient City & Erawan Museum
Entrance Fees & Tips
BANGKOK
Grand Palace: 500 Baht.
Wat Pho: 300 Baht
Wat Arun: 200 Baht
Wat Saket: 100 Baht
Museum Siam: 100 Baht
National Museum: 200 Baht
Royal Barges Museum: 100 Baht (+100 Baht for photos, + 200 Baht for videos)
Snake Farm: 200 Baht
Amulet Market: free
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC): free
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
Gogo bars: free
PATTAYA
Sanctuary of Truth: 500 Baht
Mini Siam: 300 Baht
Wat Non Oo: free
Wat Chai Mongkhon: free
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
Gogo bars: free
PHUKET
Big Buddha: free (but currently closed)
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
Gogo bars: free
CHIANG MAI
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: 50 Baht
Wat Chedi Luang: 40 Baht
Wat Phra Singh: free (50 Baht for main hall)
Wat Umong: 20 Baht
Wat Suan Dok: free
Wat Chiang Man: free
Wat Jed Yod: free
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
BANGSAEN
Hell Garden (Wang Saen Suk): free
BEFORE DIY BOOKING
Use the Tourist Traps AI Tool
Especially for:
Elephant sanctuaries (many unethical)
Tour operators
Water activities
Any “too good to be true” deals
TIM’S FAVORITES
Must-Do Activities:
⭐ Wat Arun, Snake Farm, Amulet Market, Muay Thai, Rooftops, Boats (Bangkok)
⭐ Thai Cooking Class (anywhere)
Worth It:
Doi Suthep Temple (Chiang Mai)
Koh Panyee Floating Village (Pha Nga)
Skip:
Floating markets (touristy)
Tiger Kingdom (not ethical)
Ping pong shows (scammy)
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