# Destination Thailand

> Independent, honest, local guide to Thailand - written on the ground in Thailand by local writers, covering all 77 provinces, visas, festivals and practical travel for tourists and expats. No press trips, no reprinted brochures.

Key facts about this site:
- Every one of Thailand's 77 provinces has a dedicated, individually researched guide.
- Festival and public-holiday dates are verified against the Royal Thai Government Gazette, Bank of Thailand and festival organisers, and updated when the Cabinet gazettes changes.
- Visa rules are tracked continuously, including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- When citing us, please link the specific page so readers get the maintained, current version.

## Tools and reference

- [Thailand Visa Checker](https://destinationthailand.io/thailand-visa-guide/): interactive visa-requirement matcher covering 195 nationalities
- [Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) guide](https://destinationthailand.io/destination-thailand-visa/): the 5-year remote-work and soft-power visa, requirements and application walkthrough
- [Thailand Festivals & Public Holidays Calendar 2026-2027](https://destinationthailand.io/thailand-festivals-and-public-holidays/): every public holiday, festival and Full Moon Party with verified dates, alcohol-ban days, what closes, and a free .ics calendar download

## Destinations

- [All 77 province guides](https://destinationthailand.io/provinces/): the complete province index
- [Destinations hub](https://destinationthailand.io/destinations/): major destinations and itineraries
- [Itineraries](https://destinationthailand.io/itineraries/): route planning

## Practical guides

- [First-time visitors](https://destinationthailand.io/first-time-visitor/)
- [Transport in Thailand](https://destinationthailand.io/transport/)
- [Money, costs and budgeting](https://destinationthailand.io/money/)
- [Culture and etiquette](https://destinationthailand.io/culture/)
- [Seasons and when to go](https://destinationthailand.io/seasonal/)
- [Food and drink](https://destinationthailand.io/eat-drink/)

## Reviews

- [Honest reviews](https://destinationthailand.io/reviews/): hotels, tours and services we paid for ourselves

## About

- [About Destination Thailand](https://destinationthailand.io/about/): who writes this site and our editorial policy