Guides
Where to stay and when to go in Thailand.
When to go
Where to go in Thailand in December 2026Usually cool and dry up north, with the Andaman beach season starting.
Where to go in Thailand in January 2027Dry season on the Andaman coast and cool mornings in the north.
Chiang Mai burning season 2027: checking the air and where else to goWhen smoke usually builds up north, how to read the official air readings, and southern bases.
Thailand's national park closures and reopenings 2026–27Which marine parks close when: Similan, Surin, Maya Bay and more.