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A Thailand directory, from a family farm in Buriram

Thailand beyond
the usual four stops.

Every blog sends you to the same handful of places. This directory starts where they stop: Isan's Khmer ruins, the quiet North, and islands you can still have mostly to yourself.

50 places · 77 provinces · Thai names on every page

Learn before you go

Common questions

What is Thailand Explorer?

A free directory of places across Thailand, strongest in Isan and the North, with Thai names, maps, best months and dated practical info. It goes with the free Thailand Explorer app for iPhone.

Where does the information come from?

Our own visits, Tourism Authority of Thailand open data for hours and fees, and Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons for names, maps and photos. Every fact shows its source and date.

Is Isan worth visiting?

Yes, if you like Khmer temples, real local food and places with few other tourists. It's the least visited big region of Thailand. Start with Phanom Rung in Buriram or Phimai near Korat.

Plan it in the app

Save places to a trip, build a bucket list and keep your memories in the free Thailand Explorer app for iPhone.

Download Thailand Explorer on the App Store