Skip to content
Thailand Explorer

Category

Historical sites in Thailand

5 historical sites across 5 provinces, grouped by region.

Northern Thailand

Isan (Northeast)

Central Thailand

Provinces with historical sites: Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Lopburi, Buriram, Sukhothai.

Visiting temples? Read Thai etiquette first: what to wear and how to sit.

Often combined with: cities and towns, khmer ruins, rivers and lakes.

Common questions

Where are the historical sites in Thailand?

Northern Thailand: Chiang Saen, Sukhothai. Isan (Northeast): Phanom Rung Historical Park. Central Thailand: Ayutthaya, Lopburi.

When is the best time to visit historical sites in Thailand?

It depends on the region. Bangkok, Central and the West: Dec to Jan. The North: Nov to Jan. Isan: Nov to Jan.