Thailand’s Top 10s

Thailand has a remarkable selection of just about everything. From beaches to shopping, accommodation to activities, cafés and fine-dining, cheap-eats and beachclubs. The Thaiger has done all the hard work for you to prepare Top 10s in many, many categories reflecting the life and colour of south-east asia’s most popular destination. The lists are constantly updated and include recommendations from people who live in Thailand and who have visited the places in the lists.

In many cases we’ve provided links to websites so you can find out more. Welcome to our Top 10s and enjoy exploring the very best in Thailand.

Featured Top Tens

Thai Life1 day ago

Top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travellers

As the Chinese middle class continues to grow, more Chinese are eager to travel. For a country that was mostly...

Top 101 month ago

Top 10 busiest airports in the world – first half of 2018

Beijing Capital International Airport is still the world’s second-busiest airport by passenger traffic, witnessing with nearly 50 million passengers passing through in the first half of this year. This from the Civil Aviation...

Food Scene1 month ago

Somtam scores number 5 in the world’s top 500 Lonely Planet Eatlist

PHOTO: Somtam, Bangkok’s spicy contribution to the world’s Top 500 foodie finds A list of the world’s top 500 gastronomic experiences seems an impossible task to put together. Lonely Planet have sent out...

Thai Life2 months ago

Top 10 world locations where people go to play

Where do people travel in the world for ‘play’, not business? Mastercard unveils the Top Ten locations where people travel to play. International travel continues to grow at an incredible rate, transforming local economies...
Thai Life2 months ago

Top 10 ways to cope with the humidity in Thailand

It’s humid most of the year in Thailand. In the southern areas, during the ‘wet season’, it’s hot and humid all the time. You will sweat, a lot. Or in the case of...
Regional2 months ago

“Best Country in Asia.” Japan.

PHOTO: Travelience “Japan is ranked the best country in Asia and fifth globally. Thailand ranks 27th globally” DataLeads reports that a survey conducted in 80 countries shows that Japan and Australia are the...

Travel Top Tens

Thai Life1 day ago

Top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travellers

As the Chinese middle class continues to grow, more Chinese are eager to travel. For a country that was mostly...

Thai Life4 days ago

Top 10 world’s busiest flight routes

… and the rising stars So where is the world’s busiest airline route? Beijing to Shanghai? New York to Los Angeles? Eight of the Top 10 routes are based in Asia and nine...

Top 101 month ago

Top 10 busiest airports in the world – first half of 2018

Food Scene1 month ago

Somtam scores number 5 in the world’s top 500 Lonely Planet Eatlist

PHOTO: Somtam, Bangkok’s spicy contribution to the world’s Top 500 foodie finds A list of the world’s top 500 gastronomic experiences seems an impossible task to put together. Lonely Planet have sent out...
Thai Life2 months ago

Top 10 world locations where people go to play

Where do people travel in the world for ‘play’, not business? Mastercard unveils the Top Ten locations where people travel to play. International travel continues to grow at an incredible rate, transforming local economies...
Thai Life2 months ago

Top 10 tips for riding a motorbike in Thailand

Motorbikes and scooters are the most popular mode of transport in Thailand, and most of south east asia. The 110cc step-thru is ubiquitous. Most just go and go and go – they’re astonishly...

Thai Life Top Tens

Thai Life1 day ago

Top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travellers

As the Chinese middle class continues to grow, more Chinese are eager to travel. For a country that was mostly...

Thai Life4 days ago

Top 10 world’s busiest flight routes

… and the rising stars So where is the world’s busiest airline route? Beijing to Shanghai? New York to Los Angeles? Eight of the Top 10 routes are based in Asia and nine...

Thai Life5 days ago

Top 10 things to do when it’s wet or raining in Phuket

There’s a bit of rain around. No worries. It’s rainy season and the island looks a lot better when it’s all green and the dams are filling. Try something on our instant list...

Phuket4 weeks ago

The Top 10 Beaches in Phuket

Phuket’s beaches have undergone a substantial upgrade in the last five years after the 2014 military government swept commercial businesses from the sands of west coast Phuket. Little shanty restaurants, the ubiquitous plastic...
Food Scene1 month ago

Somtam scores number 5 in the world’s top 500 Lonely Planet Eatlist

PHOTO: Somtam, Bangkok’s spicy contribution to the world’s Top 500 foodie finds A list of the world’s top 500 gastronomic experiences seems an impossible task to put together. Lonely Planet have sent out...
Thai Life2 months ago

Top 10 world locations where people go to play

Where do people travel in the world for ‘play’, not business? Mastercard unveils the Top Ten locations where people travel to play. International travel continues to grow at an incredible rate, transforming local economies...

Phuket Top Tens

Thai Life5 days ago

Top 10 things to do when it’s wet or raining in Phuket

There’s a bit of rain around. No worries. It’s rainy season and the island looks a lot better when it’s...

National3 weeks ago

Top 10 movies made in Thailand and Phuket

PHOTO: tntdrama – Hangover 11 (2011) Thailand is active in attracting foreign movie makers to the Land of Smiles, and has been for decades. Many famous movies have been either partially or totally...

Phuket4 weeks ago

The Top 10 Beaches in Phuket

Phuket’s beaches have undergone a substantial upgrade in the last five years after the 2014 military government swept commercial businesses from the sands of west coast Phuket. Little shanty restaurants, the ubiquitous plastic...

Thai Life2 months ago

Top 10 things to see in Phuket, on a budget

PHOTO: The Trick Eye Museum in Phuket Town We can’t all afford to stay in the lap of luxury in five star properties, and spend our Sunday’s at extravagant hi-so brunches. Good luck...
Thai Life3 months ago

Top 10 things to know about Phuket for beginners

1. Welcome to Phuket Phuket is an island and a province. It’s the largest island in Thailand – 48 km north to south, 21 km east to west. It’s about 20% smaller, in...
Thai Life3 months ago

Top 10 sunset bars in Phuket

PHOTO: Kata Rocks. A premier view and top spot to catch the nightly sunset. The island of Phuket, with its dramatic east and west coast clifftops, means we have an abundance of ocean-facing rooftop...

Bangkok Top Tens

Thai Life1 day ago

Top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travellers

As the Chinese middle class continues to grow, more Chinese are eager to travel. For a country that was mostly...

Thai Life4 days ago

Top 10 world’s busiest flight routes

… and the rising stars So where is the world’s busiest airline route? Beijing to Shanghai? New York to Los Angeles? Eight of the Top 10 routes are based in Asia and nine...

Bangkok6 months ago

Top 10 Things to know about taking a bus from Phuket to Bangkok (or back)

So you need to get from Phuket to Bangkok, or Bangkok to Phuket? You have choices of flying, driving or taking a bus. As the flight prices remain cheap and the services generally...

Pattaya Top Tens

Pattaya4 months ago

Top 10 Things NOT to do in Thailand – the basics

Thailand is a wonderful place, full of new adventures, different cultures and a surprise around every corner. You better believe...

Pattaya8 months ago

Top 10 hard truths of living as an expat in Thailand

There will be bumps along the way between your visits to the beach, bar and immigration office (sometimes the bumps will be at the beach, bar and immigration office). Expat life is what...

Pattaya11 months ago

Top 10 scams in Phuket (Thailand)

PHOTO: Thai Travel News By Tim Newton, a six-year expat and victim of many of these scams… Firstly, I should say that just about any hot tourist spot around the world is going...

Hua Hin12 months ago

Top Five things to consider if you’re buying a condo

Not quite a Top Ten but some good straight-talking about buying condominiums in Thailand from Desmond Hughes from FazWaz News… One of the most commonly read or spoken summary of foreign ownership of property...

Koh Samui Top Tens

Thai Life5 months ago

Top 10 reasons to live in Thailand

(10 minute read) Let’s move to Thailand! Many travel to the Land of Smiles and some even stay, drawn by...

Pattaya11 months ago

Top 10 scams in Phuket (Thailand)

PHOTO: Thai Travel News By Tim Newton, a six-year expat and victim of many of these scams… Firstly, I should say that just about any hot tourist spot around the world is going...

Hua Hin12 months ago

Top Five things to consider if you’re buying a condo

Not quite a Top Ten but some good straight-talking about buying condominiums in Thailand from Desmond Hughes from FazWaz News… One of the most commonly read or spoken summary of foreign ownership of property...

Hua Hin Top Tens

Thai Life1 day ago

Top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travellers

As the Chinese middle class continues to grow, more Chinese are eager to travel. For a country that was mostly...

Thai Life5 months ago

Top 10 reasons to live in Thailand

(10 minute read) Let’s move to Thailand! Many travel to the Land of Smiles and some even stay, drawn by it’s culture, climate, opportunities, cost-of-living or maybe even ‘love’. Here are our top...

Bangkok6 months ago

Top 10 Things to know about taking a bus from Phuket to Bangkok (or back)

So you need to get from Phuket to Bangkok, or Bangkok to Phuket? You have choices of flying, driving or taking a bus. As the flight prices remain cheap and the services generally...

Hua Hin12 months ago

Top Five things to consider if you’re buying a condo

Not quite a Top Ten but some good straight-talking about buying condominiums in Thailand from Desmond Hughes from FazWaz News… One of the most commonly read or spoken summary of foreign ownership of property...

Chiang Mai Top Tens

Thai Life1 day ago

Top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travellers

As the Chinese middle class continues to grow, more Chinese are eager to travel. For a country that was mostly...

Thai Life3 months ago

Top 10 foods to try in Thailand

Thailand is known around the world not only for it’s breath taking scenery, beautiful hosts but also for their food. Fresh and vibrant, the local food in Thailand is cheap and it is...

Chiang Mai5 months ago

Songkran Survival Guide – Top 10 Tips

Songkran is a celebration of the Thai New Year on April 13 each year. What started as a respectful washing of Buddha images with water to welcome in the forthcoming wet season, has...