Um Phang, Koh Taruato, Bueng Kan... These names mean nothing to you? That's normal—they're towns and villages that are little known and rarely visited by tourists. In other words, they're off-the-beaten-path destinations! So if you also love getting lost in a country to experience a true cultural immersion, you've come to the right place! We're sharing the off-the-beaten-path destinations for an authentic journey through the Kingdom of Siam…

Tha Ton

We begin our journey in the northwestern part of the country with a remote town, Tha Ton. Serving as a relay point to Chiang Rai, tourists typically only venture here to catch the boat. Yet this little town deserves more than a quick stopover. Wild landscapes, agricultural crops and rice paddies, mountain villages and ethnic communities, proximity to Doi Pha Hompok National Park, a border zone with Myanmar… There's plenty to discover!

Bueng Kan

Still in the north but heading east this time, we find authenticity in a small town nestled along the Mekong River at the border with Laos. This is Bueng Kan, a provincial city with extraordinary landscapes. Don't miss Wat Phu Tok, a temple perched on a sandstone promontory offering stunning views of the surrounding scenery, as well as the Thai-Laotian border market in the town center.

Koh Kood

Looking for pristine sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters and no crowds? Head to Koh Kood island! Located in the Gulf of Thailand not far from the Cambodian border, this island attracts only a handful of tourists seeking peaceful seclusion. Indeed, aside from paradisiacal beaches, fishing villages, and forests with century-old trees, there isn't much! And that's precisely what makes this little island paradise so enchanting…

Um Phang

In a wild and remote region lies the small town of Um Phang. Located at the Myanmar border, the village is primarily populated by Karens, an ethnic minority who fled Burma. Between jungle and waterfalls, nature is omnipresent. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers planning hiking, trekking, and rafting!

Phetchaburi

A peaceful provincial town, Phetchaburi has it all: temples, caves, palaces, markets, old teak houses, cave sanctuaries, parks inhabited by monkeys… And despite the abundance of things to do and see, very few tourists stop here. Most visitors you'll encounter are Thai school groups whose children delight in practicing English with every tourist they meet… And we love it!

Koh Tarutao

It's one of Thailand's most wild and well-preserved regions. Covered in primary jungle, Koh Tarutao also features mangrove swamps, limestone cliffs, caves, and sublime white-sand beaches. The island hasn't developed like most Thai islands because it served as a prison for over 3,000 common criminals starting in 1938. During World War II, many prisoners died from lack of supplies (food and medicine from the mainland). The result? Prisoners and guards turned to piracy and committed terrible crimes! We assure you, you can today enjoy the island's landscapes without encountering any pirates…