These are general tendencies based on typical seasonal patterns, not a guarantee for this specific year — always check the current forecast before you travel.
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1Andaman Coast
Mixed
Phuket, Krabi
Usually most stable November to April; wettest July to October.
3Living costs (affordability)40,691 THB a month in Phuket1/5site data
4Nightlife4/5editorial
5Calm and nature3/5editorial
6Families with children4/5editorial
How the scores are worked out
Weather in the month: the Where to Go rating above — good 5, mixed 3, poor 1.
Weather all year: the number of months rated good, from 0 to 12, on a 1–5 scale.
Living costs: one person's month in the region's main city at our cost-of-living prices (a city-centre studio, 60 cheap meals, 20 coffees, utilities, internet, a phone plan, 10 taxi rides). Under 25,000 THB scores 5, each further 5,000 THB one point less, 40,000 THB and over 1. Shown only where the prices are reliable.
Nightlife (editorial): 1 quiet after 10 pm, 3 bars and a few clubs in the main towns, 5 big clubs and regular all-night parties.
Calm and nature (editorial): 1 crowded, traffic and building work, 3 quiet places a short ride away, 5 quiet beaches or mountains with few visitors.
Families with children (editorial): beaches safe to swim in season, things for children to do, an international hospital within about an hour, an easy journey there.
3Living costs (affordability)31,281 THB a month in Pattaya3/5site data
4Nightlife5/5editorial
5Calm and nature3/5editorial
6Families with children3/5editorial
How the scores are worked out
Weather in the month: the Where to Go rating above — good 5, mixed 3, poor 1.
Weather all year: the number of months rated good, from 0 to 12, on a 1–5 scale.
Living costs: one person's month in the region's main city at our cost-of-living prices (a city-centre studio, 60 cheap meals, 20 coffees, utilities, internet, a phone plan, 10 taxi rides). Under 25,000 THB scores 5, each further 5,000 THB one point less, 40,000 THB and over 1. Shown only where the prices are reliable.
Nightlife (editorial): 1 quiet after 10 pm, 3 bars and a few clubs in the main towns, 5 big clubs and regular all-night parties.
Calm and nature (editorial): 1 crowded, traffic and building work, 3 quiet places a short ride away, 5 quiet beaches or mountains with few visitors.
Families with children (editorial): beaches safe to swim in season, things for children to do, an international hospital within about an hour, an easy journey there.
2Weather all year4 of 12 months good2.5/5site data
3Living costs (affordability)24,945 THB a month in Chiang Mai5/5site data
4Nightlife3/5editorial
5Calm and nature5/5editorial
6Families with children4/5editorial
How the scores are worked out
Weather in the month: the Where to Go rating above — good 5, mixed 3, poor 1.
Weather all year: the number of months rated good, from 0 to 12, on a 1–5 scale.
Living costs: one person's month in the region's main city at our cost-of-living prices (a city-centre studio, 60 cheap meals, 20 coffees, utilities, internet, a phone plan, 10 taxi rides). Under 25,000 THB scores 5, each further 5,000 THB one point less, 40,000 THB and over 1. Shown only where the prices are reliable.
Nightlife (editorial): 1 quiet after 10 pm, 3 bars and a few clubs in the main towns, 5 big clubs and regular all-night parties.
Calm and nature (editorial): 1 crowded, traffic and building work, 3 quiet places a short ride away, 5 quiet beaches or mountains with few visitors.
Families with children (editorial): beaches safe to swim in season, things for children to do, an international hospital within about an hour, an easy journey there.
