Where to go
Top destinations in Thailand

01
Phuket
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Phuket’s real magic isn’t in the postcard beaches, it’s in the messy, vibrant details you only notice if you skip the resort shuffle. Forget the overhyped Patong strip; head to Kata Beach instead, where the sand’s actually clean, the water’s calm for
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02
Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai feels like a compact city that still lets you breathe. The Old City, ringed by crumbling walls and moats, is where you’ll find Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, both worth a quick stop before you wander into the narrow lanes of the Nimma
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