Central Thailand

Luxury Central Thailand Travel

Home to the infamous Bridge Over the River Kwai, the country’s first capital city, and a UNESCO-designated historical park, Central Thailand is one of the best places to travel to in Thailand for history lovers. In Kanchanaburi, walk across the infamous bridge that arcs over the River Kwai and learn about its role in WWII from a local guide before visiting Hellfire Pass, a nature trail and memorial to the Allied prisoners who built the Thailand-Burma Railway.

Experience the beguiling ruins of Sukhothai, which served as Thailand’s first capital city during the 13th and 14th centuries. Hop on a bicycle and weave through towering temples and crumbling statues in the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about early Thai civilization and the renowned ‘Sukhothai style’ architecture, then head further afield to discover the area’s living culture, exploring small rural villages and meeting local craftsmen on the outskirts of the city.

Get even farther off the beaten track in central Thailand with a visit to Khao Yai National Park, the country’s first national park. Guided by a local ranger, trek through mist-shrouded forests and across sunny grasslands to reach mountain peaks and waterfalls. Keep your eyes peeled for wild elephants lumbering through their natural habitat or set out on a nighttime adventure to a bat cave.