Thailand, the jewel of South-East Asia, joins natural beauty to a deep culture and a long history. Ayutthaya was the royal capital from 1351; in 1782 the court moved to Bangkok. Golden temples and royal palaces still mark those centuries, alongside lively cities, islands and tropical forest.
Most journeys begin in Bangkok: the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and the Chao Phraya River, busy with boats by day and lit at night, then world-class shopping at ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon. A short flight takes you to Phuket, Thailand's largest island, for Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi Islands; to Koh Samui for quiet resorts above the sea; or north to Chiang Mai, among green hills and traditional villages.
The seasons need care. The Andaman coast, home to Phuket and Phi Phi, is at its best from November to April. The Gulf of Thailand, home to Koh Samui, is finest from January to August and takes its heaviest rain from October to December. So we choose the island to suit the month you travel, not the other way round.
Whether you want a romantic escape, adventure at sea and in the hills, or slow days on white sand, Togather designs the whole journey: hotels chosen with care, private boats and guides, a list of halal restaurants, and someone to call at any hour.