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Thailand Holidays

Thailand holidays offer an exotic combination of secluded beaches, bustling towns and remote hillside temples. The sights, sounds and smells of Thailand awake the senses while the serene way of life has you relaxing in no time.

The 'Land of smiles'

Facts about Thailand
  • Currency: Thai Baht
  • Time difference: GMT +7
  • Major airports: Bangkok (BKK) and Phuket (HKT)
  • Flight time from UK: On average around 12 hours
  • Largest resort: Phuket
  • Population: Just under 70 million
  • Main religion: Buddhism
  • Main language: Thai, however English is taught in public schools so is widely used

It’s easy to see why Thailand is nicknamed the ‘Land of smiles’, as there’s so much to smile about! The scenery, the people, the way of life and spiritual ambience, all contribute to make this fascinating country one of the top holiday destinations of the future.

Imagine paradise and you’re probably conjuring up images of Thailand’s famous beaches. The limestone cliffs protruding from the clear green waters of the Andaman Sea, verdant tropical jungles and seemingly endless stretches of pristine white sands and clusters of hidden, secluded bays create the perfect environment in which to relax and enjoy this fascinating country.

Beaches and cities, culture and cuisine; a Thailand holiday will be exactly what you want it to be, and more.

Beach holidays to Thailand

Phuket, off Thailand’s southwest coast will leave you spoilt for choice where beach holidays are concerned; from the fast pace and neon lights of Patong to the isolated and almost deserted Ban Tao Beach. Cape Panwa on the southern most tip is hoping you’ll pass it by unnoticed whilst Mai Khao Beach stretches as far as the eye can see, and then some.

Karon and Kata Beach are lively affairs with plenty of facilities whilst Kamala, Nai Thon and Tri-Trang take you right back to basics with only the palm trees to keep you company.

Khao Lak could easily slip under the radar as even the hotels here blend in with the scenery. Great care has been taken to ensure the region remains unspoilt and the three national parks in the area are awash with mangroves and waterfalls making the inland area just as stunning as the beaches.

Krabi is easily recognisable by the rocky formations that line the coast and rise from the translucent sea. Fish dart around just below the surface making this a snorkeler’s paradise and the tiny surrounding islands are just waiting to be explored. Phi Phi Island is perhaps the most well known of all as it was used for scenes in ‘The Beach’ featuring Brad Pitt.

Twin centre holidays to Thailand

Twin centre holidays to Thailand provide the perfect chance to see more of the country. Koh Samui off the south east coast is a popular destination for twin centre holidays and is often teamed with Phuket, Khao Lak or Krabi.

Bangkok’s reputation goes without saying and the bright lights, dazzling shows and aromatic markets demand your attention. Book a twin centre holiday to Thailand and spend a busy few nights in Bangkok followed again by a relaxing stay in Phuket, Khao Lak or Krabi.

A Thailand tour has to be the ultimate experience for getting the most out of your holidays to the Far East. These seven night trips are available with Thomson and offer you the chance to explore the more northern regions of Thailand including The River Kwai and Bangkok.

Thomson Dreamliner

Thailand has been made even more accessible by Thomson now their long haul flights to Phuket are serviced by their fantastic new Dreamliner aircraft. This state-of-the-art plane will operate direct flights to Phuket and customers will benefit from bigger seats, more oxygen, mood lighting and a quieter flight leaving you relaxed and refreshed ready to enjoy your holidays to Thailand.

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