Thailand
Thailand is an enchanting blend of gilded temples, vibrant cities, tropical landscapes and warm, gracious hospitality. From Bangkok’s captivating energy and Chiang Mai’s rich cultural heritage to Krabi’s limestone cliffs, Khao Lak’s tranquil shores and the palm-fringed islands of the south, each region reveals a different expression of the country’s beauty and character.
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Best time to visit
- November to February, when much of the country experiences cooler temperatures, lower humidity and generally drier weather.
- High season
- December to February, with particularly strong demand over Christmas, New Year and the February half-term.
- Recommended places
- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, the Andaman coast—including Phuket, Khao Lak and Krabi—and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.
- Perfect for
- Cultural discoveries, exceptional cuisine, family holidays, romantic escapes, wellness retreats, island-hopping, diving and winter sunshine.
- Hermes hint
- Create a beautifully balanced journey by pairing Bangkok or Chiang Mai with a restorative beach stay. Thailand’s two coastlines follow different seasonal patterns: Phuket, Khao Lak and Krabi are generally at their best from November to April, while Koh Samui often enjoys more favourable conditions from January to August. Selecting the right coast for your travel dates is essential to making the most of the journey.
Inspiration
Keemala
A fantastical hillside resort above Kamala, Phuket, with clay cottages, tented villas and houses raised into the trees.
The Slate
A former tin-mine reimagined by Bill Bensley on Nai Yang beach — industrial heritage turned into an art-filled resort.
Family Collection
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
A secluded cove on Phuket’s north-west coast, with hillside residences, Zuma and a wellness programme built on longevity.
Kimpton Kitalay Samui
A Thai village reimagined on Choeng Mon Beach, with a giant-ship kids’ club, waterpark and an Olympic-sized infinity pool.
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
Thai heritage among tropical gardens on Bang Tao Beach, with rooftop-pool villas and a children’s programme from Surf Camp to Junior Muay Thai.
Essential
Banyan Tree Phuket
An all-villa sanctuary among the Laguna lagoons, every villa with its own pool and a celebrated spa heritage.
The Shore at Katathani
Private infinity-pool villas above Kata Noi Beach, for couples only — guests aged 12 and over.
Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort
Two beachfront pools and tropical gardens on the quiet sands of Klong Muang Beach, with a kids' club and 240 rooms.
Iconic
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
A Thai-pavilion pool-villa reserve on Krabi's coast, facing the Andaman Sea's limestone karsts.
Rayavadee
Pavilions and villas at the tip of the Railay peninsula, reachable only by longtail boat.
Trisara
Hillside pool villas and residences above a private bay on Phuket's north-western coast, with Michelin-starred PRU.
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