Honeymoon Destinations in Thailand

Known For : Big Buddha Patong Beach Phuket Old Town

The largest Island in all of Thailand, Phuket has everything Thailand has to offer. One of the most popular honeymoon destinations in Thailand, Phuket is as glamorous and wild as it can get in Thailand. Golden beaches, numerous offshore islands, upbeat markets, a high octane nightlife and watersports characterise Phuket in a nutshell.

Best Time: November to April

128 Phuket Attractions

Known For : Ao Nang Beach Railay Beach Phi Phi Islands

Usually coupled with Phuket but yet quite outstanding in its own right, the island of Krabi is one of the oldest provinces in Thailand. It is home to beautiful powdery white beaches, islands and limestone formations. The island houses fantastic resorts, some set away in private corners, where all offer a luxurious stay and sumptuous cuisine.

Best Time: November to April

46 Krabi Attractions

Known For : Maya Bay Koh Phi Phi Leh Pi Leh Lagoon

The Phi Phi Islands arguably top the list when it comes to the most sought-after Thailand honeymoon destinations. A group of six islands with Phi Phi Leh and Phi Phi Don being the star attractions, these islands are home to beaches, and pockets of scenic bays straight out of a Hollywood movie.

Best Time: November - April

24 Phi Phi Islands Attractions

Known For : Chaweng Beach Fisherman's Village Ang Thong National Marine Park

The second-largest island of Thailand, Ko Samui, was once a hidden secret of only persevering travellers. Today, the island has transformed into one of the most visited tourist destinations in Thailand. Primarily known for its eccentric party culture and ever-lasting nightlife, Koh Samui generally caters to the energetic and bold.

Best Time: January to September

57 Koh Samui Attractions

Known For : Snorkelling and Scuba Diving in Koh Lipe Trash Hero Island tours in Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe is about as far south as Thailand goes, sitting inside the Tarutao Marine National Park close to the Malaysian border, and reaching it means a speedboat from Pak Bara rather than a short hop from a beach resort. Three beaches ring a small island you can cross on foot in twenty minutes, with reefs straight off the sand. That distance is what keeps it quiet.

Best Time: November to March

17 Koh Lipe Attractions

Known For : Hua Hin Beach Cicada Market Hua Hin Night Market

The original beach resort city of Thailand, Hua Hin, is a renowned destination among both locals and tourists alike. Located a little over three hours away by road to the south of Bangkok, the city is also serviced by Hua Hin airport. It is calmer than Phuket or Samui and needs no second flight, which suits couples short on time.

Best Time: November - April

32 Hua Hin Attractions

Known For : Full Moon Party Haad Rin Snorkeling in Koh Phangan

If a wild honeymoon is what you seek, look no further than Koh Phangan. Famous for its full moon and half moon parties, Koh Phangan sees a large number of tourists from across the world for these events. Consisting of fire shows, live music and flashy neon lights and body paint, the parties are truly one of a kind.

Best Time: February - September

30 Koh Phangan Attractions

Known For : The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya Beach Walking Street

Popularly known as Thailand's Sex capital and party hub, Pattaya is a coastal city in the Gulf of Thailand that, over the years, has steadily grown out of its infamous tag. The beaches and islands in Pattaya offer a wide variety of watersports, snorkelling options, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, making it ideal for couples.

Best Time: November to February

56 Pattaya Attractions

Known For : Grand Palace Wat Pho Bangkok Wat Arun

Away from the country's shores and filled with glittering lights, crowded streets and a little bit of chaos, Bangkok is perhaps one of the first choices among honeymoon destinations in Thailand. The city is packed with historical, religious or natural attractions that aptly suit the tastes of a traditional tourist.

Best Time: November to February

137 Bangkok Attractions

Known For : Diving and Snorkelling

Similan is an archipelago of 9 small islands which has Malay roots. The Similan islands national park is a UNESCO World heritage site. These are one of Thailand's most places with beautiful marine life underwater and also great birds in the air. There are splendidly pictursque white sand beaches with blue waters.

Best Time: November to April

1 Similan Attractions

Known For : Kayaking in Koh Lanta Khao Mai Kaew Cave Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Koh Lanta sits in the Andaman Sea south of the Phi Phi group, and its long west-facing beaches run one into the next with low-rise resorts behind them rather than towers. There is no nightlife strip to speak of. Couples who want the Andaman without Phuket's traffic or Phi Phi's day boats tend to end up here, and the sunsets face straight out to sea.

Best Time: November-February

14 Koh Lanta Attractions

Known For : Koh Nang Yuan Hike to John Suwan Viewpoint Sairee Beach

Koh Tao in the southeastern part of Thailand is largely popular for scuba diving and snorkelling as it has some of the best and cheapest diving spots in the world. The island is also known for its white sand beaches, lantern-lit restaurants, delicious food, and of course, the abundant sea turtles residing on its shores, as suggested by its name.

Best Time: December to September

25 Koh Tao Attractions

Known For : Sala Kaew Khu Wat Pho Chai Tha Sadet Market

Nong Khai lies on the Mekong in the far north-east, twenty minutes from the Friendship Bridge into Laos, and its temples are full of images of the naga, the river serpent. It is the one entry here that is not a resort destination at all: couples come for slow riverside evenings and a quiet few days, usually on a trip that carries on into Laos.

Best Time: November to February

4 Nong Khai Attractions

Known For : Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park Khao Lak Beach Nang Thong Beach

Khao Lak is a string of villages which lie on the west coast of Thailand. Once a quiet and unknown land, these villages are fast becoming a hotspot for adventure sports and beach activities between both Thai locals and tourists alike. Khao means mountain so Khao Lak literally means Lak Mountain.

Best Time: November to April

26 Khao Lak Attractions

Known For : Limestone Lake Rainforest Day Tours Surat Thani Night Market Saturday Night Market

Surat Thani is a working trade and transport town on the Gulf coast, once the seat of the Srivijaya kingdom, and almost nobody comes for the town itself. It earns a place here because the ferries to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao leave from its piers and the night train from Bangkok arrives at its station, so most couples pass one night and move on.

Best Time: November to January

12 Surat Thani Attractions

Known For : Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Wat Chedi Luang Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan

Formerly the seat of the Lanna Kingdom and regarded as the northern capital of Thailand, Chiang Mai is entirely opposite to what first-timers to Thailand expect it to be. Unlike its southern counterparts, it is known for its laid-back vibes, numerous temples and monasteries, crowded local markets, natural and historical sites and countryside with lush greenery.

Best Time: November to February

142 Chiang Mai Attractions

Known For : Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) Baan Dam Museum

Chiang Rai sits in the hills near the Laos and Myanmar borders, quieter and cooler than Chiang Mai four hours to the south, with the White Temple and the Blue Temple among its draws. Small boutique places stand out among the rice fields rather than in town. For couples it works as the calm half of a northern trip, paired with a few days on a beach later.

Best Time: November to February

18 Chiang Rai Attractions

Known For : Pai Canyon Nam Lod Cave Tubing in Pai

Located between Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai, this beautiful little town of Pai is surrounded by mountains everywhere, and is a dream destination for a traveller. The alluring river Pai flows across this town which makes rafting a popular sport here. Besides that, trekking and hiking are other adventurous options.

Best Time: November to February

17 Pai Attractions

Known For : Scuba Diving in Koh Kood Waterfalls in Koh Kood

Koh Kood, commonly spelt as Koh Kut, is one of the few islands in Thailand that is not overrun by tourists and is increasingly becoming popular among people looking for a peaceful getaway to beautiful islands. Housing a population of fewer than 2000 people, this island stands to be the sixth-largest in Thailand; encompassing an area of around 105 square kilometres.

Best Time: November to March

2 Koh Kood Attractions

Known For : Wat Wang Wiwekaram Bridge On The River Kwai (Death Railway bridge) Wat Tham Suea (Tha Muang)

Kanchanaburi stands where the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai meet, two hours west of Bangkok, and its name carries the Death Railway and the bridge Allied prisoners were forced to build. Beyond the war cemeteries are the Erawan falls and the national parks. Couples stay in the floating raft houses moored along the river, which is why it appears on a honeymoon list at all.

Best Time: November to February

21 Kanchanaburi Attractions

Known For : Wat Tantayaphirom Hat Chao Mai National Park Hat Pak Meng

Trang is a city in Southern Thailand known for its food and culture. It shares the same traditional heritage as the nearby cities of Krabi and Phuket. It is not crowded, but still a very lively city with many natural attractions surrounding it. Its real draw for couples is offshore: Koh Mook, Koh Kradan and the Emerald Cave stay far quieter than Krabi.

Best Time: November to March

4 Trang Attractions

Known For : Waterfalls in Koh Chang

Koh Chang is one of the most beautiful islands of Thailand with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, great for snorkeling and diving. There are also some breath taking mountains and jungles where hiking is very popular. All in all, Koh Chang is an idyllic destination for a backpacker looking for adventure and parties in equal amounts.

Best Time: November to March

9 Koh Chang Attractions

Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Khorat or Korat, is the capital city of the province of the same name and is one of the most modern cities in the northeast region of Thailand. It is also among the best connected of the 'Big Four of Isaan' - the other three being Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen.

Best Time: December to February

Known For : Sukhothai Historical Park Ramkhamhaeng National Park Loy Krathong Festival

Sukhothai holds the remains of Thailand's first capital, some 190 temples and monuments spread through a UNESCO-listed park that is best covered by bicycle early in the morning or at dusk. It is a two-day stop rather than a week, and it suits couples who want one stretch of the trip that is neither a beach nor a city.

Best Time: November to February

4 Sukhothai Attractions