Guests relaxing on Railay Beach in Krabi, with limestone cliffs behind

International destination

Thailand for corporate offsites and incentive trips from India

Bangkok's convention centres, Pattaya and Phuket resort ballrooms, and the limestone islands of Krabi and Samui, on non-stop flights of under five hours from India. ICE India handles Thailand conferences, offsites and incentive trips, covering the venues, group flights, hotels and transfers.

Plan an event in Thailand
Getting there
Non-stop flights of about 2h 40m to 4h 30m from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Kochi
Best months
November to February, with daytime highs near 30 °C
Suits
Incentive trips and conferences of 50 to 3,000, plus leadership offsites and dealer meets
ICE India in Thailand
Planned by ICE India, with vetted local partners on the ground.

Why companies choose Thailand

  • Short flights from India

    Under five hours from the main Indian metros and only 2h 40m from Kolkata. Thailand is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India, so the body clock barely moves.

  • Venues for large groups

    The Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre seats 3,925 in one plenary, and IMPACT Arena holds 12,000.

  • City, beach and island in one trip

    Bangkok for the meeting room, then a one-hour flight to Phuket or Krabi for the reward.

  • Two coasts, two seasons

    When the Andaman coast has its rains from May to October, the Gulf islands around Samui are at their best.

  • Food that suits Indian groups

    Indian restaurants, including pure vegetarian and Jain kitchens, are easy to find in every resort town.

  • Shopping and spa built into the day

    Night markets, riverside malls and Thai massage fill the free hours between sessions.

Thailand for corporate groups

Thailand suits Indian companies because one trip can hold several moods. A leadership meeting fits a Bangkok riverside hotel, and an incentive reward fits a beach resort on Phuket, Krabi or Samui.

Bangkok and Pattaya have the large halls. Phuket has resort ballrooms of up to about 1,000. Krabi and Samui suit smaller groups of up to 200 who want a private island setting.

For group flights, hotels and visas to Thailand, see corporate travel.

Visas for Indian passport holders

For a short corporate trip, most groups need no visa. ICE India briefs every traveller on the entry steps before departure.

Visa exemption
Indian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism and short-term business, for up to 30 days. This has applied since 15 September 2026, until further announcement.
Stays over 30 days
A tourist visa is applied for online on Thailand's e-Visa portal. A single-entry tourist visa allows a stay of up to 60 days.
Digital Arrival Card
Every traveller completes the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within three days before landing. It is free, and it is separate from any visa.
Documents
A return ticket, a hotel booking, proof of funds and a passport valid for six months. Immigration officers may ask to see the ticket and the funds.

Two experiences groups book in Thailand: island hopping and a river dinner cruise

A day on the water and an evening on the river. Either can be the centrepiece of a Thailand programme.

Ko Tapu, the James Bond rock, rising from the green water of Phang Nga Bay

Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and the limestone coast

Island hopping

A day of island hopping from Phuket or Krabi takes the group out by speedboat or catamaran. Phi Phi is 45 to 60 minutes from Phuket by speedboat, and the tour calls at Maya Bay, where the film The Beach was shot.

A second route goes to Phang Nga Bay and the James Bond rock. The drive to the pier is 45 to 60 minutes from Patong or Kata, then the boat takes 45 to 90 minutes.

Time
A full day, with hotel pick-up in the morning and a return by late afternoon.
Group size
Large groups split across several speedboats, or take one chartered catamaran.
As the gala night
Dinner on the sand at a Phuket beach club or resort, with the day's photographs on screen.
Food
Lunch on board or on the island, with vegetarian and Jain meals ordered in advance.
Wat Arun lit up beside the Chao Phraya River at dusk, with a boat's light trail on the water

Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and the Bangkok skyline from the water

Chao Phraya river dinner cruise

Bangkok looks its best from the river at dusk. Dinner cruises leave from the piers along the Chao Phraya and pass the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun as the temples light up.

A small leadership team takes a private boat. A larger group charters a cruise with a buffet, a live band and a stage for the awards.

Time
Two to three hours, usually boarding at sunset.
Group size
Charter cruises take groups of up to 500. Smaller boats suit 20 to 40 guests.
As the gala night
Buffet dinner on deck with a live band and the awards ceremony.
Food
Thai and international buffets, with vegetarian dishes briefed to the boat's kitchen.

Where to go in Thailand

Seven bases, each with a different job. Most programmes pair Bangkok with one beach destination and fly between them.

The golden spires of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok at sunset
Visitors walking the tree-lined approach to the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Convention centres, temples and the river

Bangkok

Thailand's capital and its business centre. Bangkok has the country's biggest convention halls and riverside luxury hotels, with the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun along the Chao Phraya. Groups usually sleep in one of three areas, and the choice shapes the trip.

Sukhumvit and Ratchaprasong put hotels beside the BTS Skytrain, the malls and the restaurants, so delegates reach dinner on foot. River hotels such as Shangri-La suit quieter leadership stays with water views. The Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre sits beside Benjakitti Park, and BITEC is linked to its own BTS station by a covered skywalk.

Evenings are where Bangkok wins groups. Yaowarat's street food, the shops and restaurants of Asiatique on the river, and Chatuchak's weekend market all fit around a working day. Express boats on the Chao Phraya move a team between temples.

Best for
Conferences, dealer meets and the first or last nights of an incentive.
Team activities
Tuk-tuk challenges, cooking classes at Blue Elephant and guided temple walks.
Where to stay
Sukhumvit or Ratchaprasong for the shops, the river for quiet.
Venues
Three large convention centres, so a conference can outgrow any one hotel.
Selected corporate venues in Bangkok
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Shangri-La BangkokRiverside, Bang Rak802Not availableGrand Ballroom: about 14,640 sq ft, 1,600
The Athenee Hotel a Luxury Collection HotelWireless Road374More than 30Crystal Hall: up to 1,500 guests
JW Marriott Hotel BangkokSukhumvit44112Sukhumvit Grand Ballroom: about 8,640 sq ft, 550
Centara Grand at CentralWorldRatchaprasong505Not availableWorld Ballroom: about 10,330 sq ft, 1,000
Siam Kempinski Hotel BangkokSiam397Not availableChadra Ballroom: about 9,690 sq ft, 950
Pattaya city sign above the bay at dusk, with boats in the harbour
The Pattaya skyline seen across the bay

Beachfront ballrooms close to Bangkok

Pattaya

A beach city on the Gulf coast, long used by companies for conferences and incentives. Its hotels sit on the beach, so one stay covers sessions, free time and the sea. Centara Grand Mirage at Wong Amat and Dusit Thani on Pattaya Beach both hold ballroom events for hundreds, and Hilton Pattaya sits in the middle of town.

For larger meetings, the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall takes about 10,000 in theatre style, and the Tradition Hall at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden takes more than 5,000. Both suit big product launches and award shows, with hotels a short drive away.

Team days are easy to fill. Groups play golf, go game fishing, dive, race dragon boats or sail in corporate regattas. The Sanctuary of Truth is open from 8 am to 6 pm and again from 6:20 pm in the evening, and Koh Larn island is a short boat ride off the coast.

Best for
Conferences and team programmes of 200 to 1,000 near Bangkok.
Where to stay
Wong Amat for resort beachfronts, Pattaya Beach for the city.
Gala nights
Cabaret and cultural shows at Nong Nooch, or a ballroom dinner at a beach resort.
Pace
Sessions in the morning and water sports in the afternoon work well here.
Selected corporate venues in Pattaya
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort PattayaWong AmatNot availableNot availableMirage Grand Ballroom: about 10,640 sq ft, 1,200
Dusit Thani PattayaPattaya Beach45714Napalai Convention Hall: up to 800 guests in its largest section
Hilton PattayaCentral Pattaya304Not availableSeaboard Ballroom: about 6,890 sq ft, 600
Hua Hin beach and a resort with a pool beside the sea
Street food stalls under strings of lights at the Hua Hin night market

Thailand's original beach resort

Hua Hin

Hua Hin is Thailand's original beach resort, about 180 to 200 km south of Bangkok by road. It has a long sandy beach, lively markets and a relaxed, cosmopolitan feel, and it is a favourite for groups who want a calmer alternative to Pattaya.

The two large resort hotels, Hua Hin Marriott and Sheraton Hua Hin, sit on the beachfront. The Sheraton has the bigger ballroom, for up to about 800 guests, and the Marriott's largest room takes 256, so Hua Hin suits conferences and offsites of 100 to 400.

Free time is easy to fill. Golf courses and water parks are close to the resorts, and the Hua Hin night market sells seafood from open stalls. Team-building sessions run on the beach, and the town is quiet enough to keep a group together after dinner.

Best for
Offsites and incentive trips of 100 to 400 on a quieter beach.
Where to stay
The beachfront resorts, each with its own pool, spa and ballroom.
Evenings
The night market for seafood, then a beach dinner at the resort.
Pairing
Often added for two nights before or after Bangkok, as a calmer second stop.
Selected corporate venues in Hua Hin
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & SpaHua Hin beachfront3228Paksa Sawan Ballroom: about 3,230 sq ft, 256
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & SpaHua Hin beachfront2407Chandelier Ballroom: about 9,560 sq ft, 800
A golden chedi and a temple garden in Chiang Mai
Crowds browsing the stalls of the Sunday Walking Street in Chiang Mai

Temples, hills and the northern capital

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the largest city in the north and a UNESCO creative city. The climate is cooler and the hills are green, so it offers a different trip from the beaches. Groups come for old temples, craft markets and the food of northern Thailand.

For conferences, Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai has the Grand Lanna Ballroom of about 16,300 sq ft, which takes up to 1,800 in theatre style. The Chiang Mai Marriott has 383 rooms and 22 meeting rooms, so a group of 200 to 500 can sleep and meet under one roof.

Programmes lean on the culture and the outdoors. Groups visit Doi Suthep temple on its hillside, shop at the Night Bazaar and the Sunday Walking Street, and take Thai cooking classes. Hill tribe treks, night safaris and a rice planting race make lively team days, and local spa treatments suit the evenings.

Best for
Conferences of 200 to 500 and culture-led incentive trips.
Where to stay
The city hotels, a short ride from the old town and the night markets.
Team activities
Cooking classes, hill tribe treks and a rice planting race.
Pairing
A northern contrast to the beaches, added after Bangkok.
Selected corporate venues in Chiang Mai
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Shangri-La Hotel Chiang MaiNight Bazaar area27710Grand Lanna Ballroom: about 16,300 sq ft, 1,800
Chiang Mai Marriott HotelCity centre38322Grand Ballroom: about 3,490 sq ft, 330
Visitors walking along Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town between painted shophouses
The Phi Phi islands, with turquoise bays and green limestone cliffs

Beach resorts, Old Town and the island boats

Phuket

Thailand's biggest island and the easiest beach for a large group. The west coast has three resort areas. Karon and Kata are the largest, with Le Méridien and Centara Grand on Karon Beach and ballrooms of up to about 1,000. Kamala is quieter, and Bangtao to the north has beach clubs and the Laguna resort complex, whose function rooms seat 30 to 200.

Phuket Old Town is the contrast: painted shophouses on Thalang Road and Soi Romanee, cafes, and a Sunday walking market. It makes an easy half day between sessions, and groups return to the beach for dinner.

Sights near the resorts include Wat Chalong, the island's best-known temple, the Big Buddha on its hilltop, and sunset at Promthep Cape on the southern tip. Island trips to Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay leave from the island's piers, so Phuket is the usual base for the signature day. An incentive trip to Phuket usually centres on one resort stay and one island day.

Best for
Incentive trips and offsites of 50 to 400, with resort ballrooms of up to about 1,000.
Beach clubs
Private sections for 30 to 100 guests at beach clubs around Surin, Bangtao and Nai Harn.
Where to stay
Karon for ballrooms, Bangtao for beach clubs, Kamala for quiet.
Evening show
Siam Niramit Phuket and FantaSea each seat well over a thousand.
Selected corporate venues in Phuket
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Le Méridien Phuket Beach ResortKaron Beach4708Karon Ballroom: about 8,780 sq ft, 980
Centara Grand Beach Resort PhuketKaron Beach2626Phuket Grand Ballroom: about 6,200 sq ft, 700
Phra Nang Cave Beach in Krabi, with sandy shore and limestone cliffs
Longtail boats on a Krabi beach beside a limestone outcrop

Limestone cliffs, Railay and secluded resorts

Krabi

A quieter coast of limestone cliffs and clear water. Ao Nang is the resort town, with Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas on the shore and a meeting room for 140. Railay and Phra Nang beaches sit behind the headland and are reached by longtail boat, which is half the fun for a group.

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, welcomes one group at a time. It has three event rooms and a largest space for 80, so a private leadership retreat has the resort to itself.

Days on the water are the draw. Operators run luxury yacht charters and sailing days from the bays, and dragon boat regattas in Phang Nga Bay make a lively team race. The Tiger Cave Temple climb gives a view over the Krabi plains, though the long stair climb suits fit groups.

Best for
Leadership retreats and reward trips of 20 to 100.
Where to stay
Ao Nang for a resort with a meeting room, Phulay Bay for full privacy.
Team activities
Yacht sailing, dragon boat races and longtail trips to Railay.
Pairing
Krabi works as the quiet end of a trip that starts in Bangkok or Phuket.
Selected corporate venues in Krabi
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas KrabiAo Nang1921Ao Nang Suite: about 1,430 sq ft, 140
Phulay Bay a Ritz-Carlton ReserveKrabi coast543Largest space: up to 80 guests
The golden Big Buddha at the top of a stepped stairway guarded by naga serpents on Koh Samui
Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui at dusk

Beach resorts and the Ang Thong islands

Koh Samui

An island in the Gulf of Thailand with white beaches, waterfalls and temples, at its best from February to August. Chaweng is the busiest beach, with shops, restaurants and Centara Reserve, whose two connecting halls take up to 200. Lipa Noi on the quiet west coast is home to Renaissance Koh Samui, where the largest room holds 100.

Samui suits small leadership groups who want privacy more than a big stage. Meetings stay compact, and the programme leans on the water: boating, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, parasailing and jet skiing are all offered from the beaches.

Day boats go to the Ang Thong marine park, a cluster of limestone islands with a viewpoint walk and kayaking. On land, the Big Buddha is the island's landmark, and the waterfalls and temple walks make a quiet half day. Thai restaurants on the beach suit a relaxed gala dinner.

Best for
Small leadership groups of up to 200, from February to August.
Where to stay
Chaweng for the beach and nightlife, Lipa Noi for calm.
Team activities
Kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing and a day in Ang Thong.
Pairing
Often added for the last two nights after Bangkok or Phuket.
Selected corporate venues in Koh Samui
HotelAreaRoomsEvent venuesLargest indoor venue (sq ft, theatre)
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & SpaLipa Noi784Lotus Room: about 1,290 sq ft, 100
Centara Reserve SamuiChaweng1842Event Halls 1 and 2: about 2,580 sq ft, 200

Flights from the main Indian cities to Thailand

Indian airlines mostly land at Suvarnabhumi (BKK), about 30 km from Sukhumvit, with some low-cost services to Don Mueang (DMK). Phuket (HKT) has its own non-stop flights from several Indian cities.

Reaching Thailand
FromAirportNon-stop flightsOne-stop routes
MumbaiChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM)To Bangkok: IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways and Thai Vietjet, about 4h 30m. To Phuket: IndiGo and Akasa AirBangkok to Krabi or Samui
DelhiIndira Gandhi International (DEL)To Bangkok: IndiGo, Air India and Thai Airways, about 4h 30m. To Phuket: IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJetBangkok to Krabi or Samui
BengaluruKempegowda International (BLR)To Bangkok: IndiGo, Air India Express and Thai Airways, about 4h. To Phuket: IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa AirBangkok to Krabi or Samui
ChennaiChennai International (MAA)To Bangkok: IndiGo, Thai Airways and Thai AirAsia, about 3h 30mNon-stop
HyderabadRajiv Gandhi International (HYD)To Bangkok: IndiGo, Thai Airways and Thai AirAsia, about 3h 45m. To Phuket: Air India Express, October to MarchNon-stop
KolkataNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU)To Bangkok: IndiGo, Thai Airways and Thai Vietjet, about 2h 40m. To Phuket: IndiGoNon-stop
KochiCochin International (COK)To Bangkok: Air India Express, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air, about 4h 15mNon-stop
JaipurJaipur International (JAI)To Bangkok Don Mueang: Thai AirAsia, about 4h 30mNon-stop
Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and other citiesLocal airportOne ticket via Mumbai or DelhiMumbai or Delhi to Bangkok

Convention and exhibition centres

For conferences beyond hotel capacity, Bangkok has three large venues, all within reach of the city's hotels.

  • The Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, with a golden flame sculpture in front

    Khlong Toei, Bangkok

    Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

    Thailand's national convention centre, reopened in 2022, with halls for plenaries, galas and parallel sessions.

    • Plenary Halls 1 to 4: about 48,870 sq ft, 3,925 theatre, 2,200 banquet
    • Ballrooms 3 and 4: 2,016 theatre
    • Fifty meeting rooms
  • The curved roof of IMPACT Arena at Muang Thong Thani

    Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok

    IMPACT Muang Thong Thani

    A large site north of the city with an arena for rallies and award shows, and exhibition halls beside it.

    • IMPACT Arena: 12,000 seats
    • Arena floor: about 43,100 sq ft
    • Challenger and Forum exhibition halls on site
  • Exhibitors and visitors on the floor of an exhibition hall at BITEC in Bangkok

    Bang Na, Bangkok

    BITEC Bangkok

    An exhibition and trade-show centre on the road to the airport, linked by skywalk to the BTS station.

    • Event Hall 98: 8,668 sq m, 9,000 theatre, 4,460 banquet
    • Hall 101: four halls, up to 20,000 sq m
    • 28 meeting rooms

Where to hold the evenings

Where a group in Thailand can hold the gala, eat Indian food together or run a team activity.

  • Gala dinner venues

    Theatres seat the whole group for dinner and a show, and beach clubs and resort ballrooms suit smaller galas.

    • Siam Niramit, Bangkok: 2,000-seat theatre, with dinner for up to 1,500
    • Chao Phraya dinner cruise charters: up to 500 guests
    • Phuket FantaSea, Golden Kinnaree buffet: 4,000 seats
    • Siam Niramit, Phuket: 1,740-seat theatre
    • Mirage Grand Ballroom, Centara Grand Mirage, Pattaya: 650 for dinner
    • Catch Beach Club, Bangtao Beach: semi-private beach zones

  • Indian restaurants for groups

    Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket have Indian restaurants of every kind, including pure vegetarian and Jain kitchens. ICE India books group tables and confirms menus in advance.

    • Indus, Sukhumvit, Bangkok
    • Rang Mahal, Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok
    • Govindam, Pattaya: pure vegetarian and Jain
    • Chotivala, Patong, Phuket: vegetarian and Jain
    • Baluchi, Horizon Patong Beach Resort, Phuket
    • Noori India, Koh Samui

  • Team activity venues

    Venues for team-building and half-day programmes with a full group.

    • Blue Elephant Cooking School, Bangkok: team cooking classes
    • Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya: Thai cultural show with a Muay Thai display
    • Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya: carved wooden temple by the sea
    • Pattaya Floating Market: market stalls on stilts over the water
    • Asiatique The Riverfront, Bangkok: 40 restaurants beside the river

What groups do in Thailand

  • Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

    The royal palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. Shoulders and knees must be covered, and the group briefing covers dress.

  • Wat Pho and Thai massage

    The temple of the Reclining Buddha, with the massage school inside, where Thai massage is taught.

  • Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya

    A huge temple carved entirely from wood on the Pattaya shore, open for day and evening visits.

  • Ayutthaya

    The ruined temples of Thailand's old capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site a short drive north of Bangkok.

  • Big Buddha, Phuket

    A white marble Buddha on a hilltop above Chalong Bay, with views over the island.

  • Ang Thong marine park

    A boat trip from Samui to a cluster of limestone islands, with kayaking and a viewpoint walk.

A sample programme in Thailand

Bangkok and Phuket for 80 to 150 guests: a working morning, a Chao Phraya gala and an Indian dinner. It is reshaped for each brief.

4 nights, 5 days

  1. Neon signs over Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown at nightDay 1

    Arrival and Chinatown

    Arrivals from every office are met at Bangkok airport. Check in at a hotel on Sukhumvit or the river, then take tuk-tuks to Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, for a street food dinner under the neon signs.

  2. A decorated temple hall at Wat Pho in BangkokDay 2

    Conference and the river gala

    Morning sessions in the hotel ballroom, then Wat Pho and its Thai massage school in the afternoon. In the evening the group boards a Chao Phraya dinner cruise for the gala, with a live band and the awards on deck.

  3. Pink and white shophouses on Soi Romanee in Phuket Old TownDay 3

    Fly to Phuket and Old Town

    A morning flight of about 1h 30m to Phuket, then check-in at a Karon or Kata resort. In the late afternoon the group walks Thalang Road and Soi Romanee in Old Town. Dinner is Indian, at Chotivala in Patong, with a Jain menu briefed in advance.

  4. The Phi Phi islands seen from a hilltop viewpoint, with turquoise bays on both sidesDay 4

    Island hopping and a theatre dinner

    A speedboat day to Phi Phi and Maya Bay, with lunch on the water and time to swim. In the evening the group sits down to dinner and a show at Siam Niramit Phuket, with a block of seats reserved and the awards presented from the stage.

  5. The grand pagoda at Wat Chalong in PhuketDay 5

    Wat Chalong and departure

    A morning visit to Wat Chalong, Phuket's best-known temple, and last-minute shopping, then coaches to Phuket airport for flights home, or on to Bangkok for connections.

Food, souvenirs and shopping in Thailand

Between the sights on the route, groups find food and gifts without giving up a day to shopping.

  • Local food to try

    Street food is the best way to taste Thai cooking, and Yaowarat in Bangkok is the busiest street for it.

    • Pad Thai, stir-fried rice noodles, at Yaowarat street stalls
    • Tom yum goong, hot and sour prawn soup
    • Som tam, green papaya salad
    • Green curry with jasmine rice
    • Mango sticky rice, the classic Thai dessert
    • Thai tea, sweet and spiced, served iced

  • What to bring home

    Guests bring back silk, spices and sweets, usually for colleagues and family.

    • Thai silk from Jim Thompson shops, Bangkok
    • Dried mango and tropical fruit snacks
    • Thai spice pastes and curry sets
    • Coconut and herbal spa products
    • Thai tea mixes
    • Handicrafts and carved wood from Chatuchak

  • Where to shop

    Markets for gifts, malls for brands, and night bazaars for the evening walk.

    • Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok: more than 15,000 stalls
    • Siam Paragon, Bangkok: luxury brands and a food hall
    • Asiatique The Riverfront, Bangkok: 1,500 shops and stalls
    • Phuket Old Town: shophouse boutiques on Thalang Road
    • Central Festival Pattaya Beach: a beachfront mall
    • Pattaya Floating Market: handicrafts and snacks

When to go

November to February is the main season. Bangkok and the Andaman coast, which covers Phuket and Krabi, are dry and bright, with daytime highs near 30 °C. March to May is the hottest time, when temperatures regularly pass 40 °C.

The two coasts have opposite rains. Phuket and Krabi are wet from May to October. Koh Samui and the Gulf are best from February to August and wettest from October to December.

December to January
Peak season for beach resorts and ballrooms. Book early for groups.
February
Dry on both coasts, so Bangkok, Phuket and Samui all work in one trip.
May to October
Rain on the Andaman coast, with rougher seas that can reduce island trips. Plan Samui or Bangkok instead.

Thailand from the air

Phuket, Phi Phi and Krabi by droneLimestone islands, Maya Bay and the Krabi coast from above.
Bangkok by droneThe river, the temples and the city skyline.

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Planning an event in Thailand: questions

Can we add Angkor Wat to a Thailand trip?

Yes. Angkor Wat is in Cambodia, about an hour by air from Bangkok to Siem Reap. It adds a second country and its own entry rules, so ICE India plans the visas and the extra flight at the start.

How do Thai kitchens handle vegetarian and Jain groups?

Thai kitchens use fish sauce and shrimp paste widely, so hotel chefs and restaurants are briefed ahead, menus are adjusted daily and the restaurants are scouted first. For vegetarian and Jain guests, that means complete meals, not side dishes.

Does a temple visit need a dress code?

Yes. The Grand Palace and the main Bangkok temples ask everyone to cover shoulders and knees, and shoes come off inside the halls. ICE India tells the group before departure.

We are a travel agency in India looking for a partner for Thailand. Where do we start?

Agencies and professional conference organisers can read how ICE India works with other agencies on Destination Representation.

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