Thailand

Encircled by coral and clear waters, densely forested Ko Ngai (Ko Hai) is both the most family-friendly of the Trang Islands and prime honeymoon territory. The long blonde wind-swept beach on the eastern coast spills into turquoise water with a sandy bottom (perfect for children) that ends at a reef drop-off with good snorkelling. It’s a stunning place and with no indigenous population on the island, the entire main beach is set up for your amusement.

Whether you're sun-seeking, dozing in a hammock, feasting on world-class cuisine, beach partying or discovering wellness in an exclusive spa, Ko Samui has it covered.

Most visitors to Trang are in transit to nearby islands, but if you’re an aficionado of culture, Thai food or markets, stay a day or more. Here is an easy-to-manage, old-school Thai town where you can get lost in wet markets, hawker markets and Chinese coffee shops. At nearly any time of year, there will be some minor festival that oozes local color.

Glöm shoppingcenter och traditionella butiker. I Bangkok är det neonglittrande basarer under öppen himmel som gäller. Några flytande, en med ett tåg och en favorit bland lokalbefolkningen – här är några av Bangkoks bästa marknader.

Given the town's laid-back riverside charm, generous spread of attractive old buildings and some of the best markets in the north, Lampang (ลำปาง) should be more popular than it is with travelers. But if foreigners have yet to be seduced by Lampang's charms, plenty of Thais from around the kingdom are drawn here. Arriving in their wake are an increasing number of hip cafes and restaurants with tasty food, as well as some stylish accommodation options, making Lampang a great stop for visitors seeking a less touristy, more undiscovered destination in the north.

Kungariket Thailand är känt som de tusen leendenas land. Och här finns minst lika många intryck, smaker, dofter, färgnyanser och upplevelser. Vi listar 16 klassiska saker i det fantastiska landet som du borde passa på att göra, i alla fall minst en gång i livet.

First the hard truths. Thanks to its unchecked development huddled in the shadows of stunning karst scenery, Ao Nang is ugly-pretty. There's a slightly seedy undercurrent, too.

Nej de här vitmålade husen och kullerstensgatorna ligger inte alls i Grekland. Välkommen till Santorini Park – en nöjespark i den thailändska semesterorten Cha-Am.

Thailand’s northern capital is an overnight train ride and light years away from the bustle of Bangkok. Wrestled from Burmese control by the kingdom of Siam, the former capital of the Lanna people is a captivating collection of glimmering monasteries, manic markets, modern shopping centers, and quiet residential streets that wouldn't look amiss in a remote village.

Det sägs ju att imitation är en av de högsta formerna av smicker. De här sju städerna har alla något gemensamt – de är byggda för att efterlikna en annan.