
Thailand holidays
In short
The best time for Thailand holidays is November to April, when Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai are dry.
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Included
- ✓ Your own pool villa that says yes to a party
- ✓ A boat day, with the music on and lunch at anchor
- ✓ Your VIP table booked, and the car waiting outside
- ✓ The host at the gate and the van at arrivals
- ✓ One plan from Tanner, in writing
Not included
- Flights
- The VIP section spend: the club bills it
- Park fees, paid per guest
How it works
- 1Plan it with TannerSend your dates and the group size, on WhatsApp or the form.
- 2Tanner sends the planThe places, the villa, the boat and the clubs, the same day.
- 3You pick, Tanner booksThe villa, the boat, the tables and the cars, all held for your dates.
- 4On the dayYour host is at the gate, and the van takes the group to the villa.
A Thailand holiday, planned around the party
Ten of you, ten days, and one plan that works from the airport to the last club.
We throw these parties every week, for groups of eight and groups of twenty. Most Thailand holiday packages and Thailand tour packages are a flight, a hotel room and a coach seat, priced per person.
Your trip is different. Your own pool villa, your own boat, your VIP table, and the car waiting outside, all planned by Tanner.
Planning a Thailand vacation from the US or Australia? The plan works the same way, and Tanner answers on WhatsApp in your time zone.
Looking for the dates of Thai public holidays instead? See Thailand public holidays 2026 and 2027.
Pick your month below, then send Tanner the dates and the number.
Where to go, month by month
Thailand has three seasons, the Thai Meteorological Department says: hot from mid-February to mid-May, rainy from mid-May to mid-October, and cool from mid-October to mid-February.
The two coasts swap. Phuket and Krabi are driest from December to March, while Koh Samui is driest from February to April and wettest in November, the department's 1991 to 2020 station normals show.
Up north, Chiang Mai's smoky season runs mainly from February to April, the Chiang Mai Provincial Office's figures show, so go there from November to January.
Choose your month, and Tanner points the trip at the right coast.
November
- Weather:
- Cool season starts; Koh Samui at its wettest
- Go to:
- Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai
- On the calendar:
- Loy Krathong, Tuesday 24 November 2026; Yi Peng 23 to 25 November
December
- Weather:
- Dry and cool
- Go to:
- Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok
- On the calendar:
- Wonderfruit 3 to 7, Tomorrowland 11 to 13, EDC 18 to 20 December
January
- Weather:
- Dry; Koh Samui still fairly wet
- Go to:
- Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai
- On the calendar:
- New Year, the busiest week of the year
February to March
- Weather:
- Hot season starts; Koh Samui at its driest
- Go to:
- Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok
- On the calendar:
- Smoky season in the north
April
- Weather:
- The hottest month
- Go to:
- Koh Samui, Phuket, Bangkok
- On the calendar:
- Songkran, 13 to 15 April 2027
May to October
- Weather:
- Rainy season; wettest on the Andaman side in September
- Go to:
- Koh Samui, Bangkok
- On the calendar:
- Villa-first trips; boat days in sheltered Phang Nga Bay
- November to April; Koh Samui February to April
- 7 to 10 days for two places
- From ฿18,500 a day; Pattaya from ฿12,500
- From ฿6,500 for 10 hours, up to 4 guests
- About ฿10,000 to ฿30,000 on a weekend, billed by the club
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How long to stay
Seven to ten days is right for most groups: two places, one move, and no day lost to travel.
Bangkok to Phuket is about 680 km, a flight of about 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 30, with more than 30 flights a day. Bangkok to Pattaya is about 2 hours by road.
Tell Tanner how many nights you have, and he fits the places to them.
4 to 5
- Places:
- One
- The plan:
- Bangkok or Phuket: a pool day, a boat or a rooftop, and one big club night
7
- Places:
- Two
- The plan:
- Three nights in Bangkok, then four by the sea in Phuket or Koh Samui
10
- Places:
- Two or three
- The plan:
- Bangkok, then Phuket, with Krabi or Chiang Mai added
14
- Places:
- Three or four
- The plan:
- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, then Phuket and Koh Samui
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Which place fits your trip
Bangkok is the big city night, Phuket is the villa and yacht week, and Koh Samui is the island trip with the Full Moon next door.
Thailand has 8 clubs in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs 2026. Illuzion in Phuket is number 9, Atlas in Bangkok is number 50, and CLUB SEEN on Koh Samui is number 52.
Couples in the group? Koh Samui and Krabi have the quietest sand; see the best beaches in Thailand and luxury hotels in Thailand.
Not sure which two? Send the group's wish list, and the route comes back the same day.
Big club nights
- Go to:
- Bangkok
- Why:
- Rooftops, RCA and Sukhumvit; Atlas, number 50 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs 2026
Villa and yacht week
- Go to:
- Phuket
- Why:
- Hillside villas, Phang Nga Bay, and Illuzion, number 9 in the world
Close to Bangkok
- Go to:
- Pattaya
- Why:
- About 2 hours by road, villas from ฿12,500 a day, and Koh Larn by boat
Islands and the Full Moon
- Go to:
- Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
- Why:
- Full Moon Party 24 November and 24 December, plus a 31 December countdown
Slow and scenic
- Go to:
- Krabi
- Why:
- Limestone cliffs, quiet beaches, and Phi Phi by boat
Culture and cool air
- Go to:
- Chiang Mai
- Why:
- Temples, night markets and Yi Peng lanterns in November
What a Thailand holiday costs
Here is where each part of the trip starts, VAT inside, before flights.
There is no fixed package, so nothing is padded in. The villa, the cars, your host and the tables are priced for your dates, with the cars matched to your plan.
For a day-by-day budget, see what a Thailand trip costs. Get your own dates priced, and the whole number arrives in writing.
Pool villa
- Starts from:
- ฿18,500 a day
- Good to know:
- Pattaya from ฿12,500; big villas and estates quoted to your plan
Luxury van with driver
- Starts from:
- ฿6,500 for 10 hours
- Good to know:
- Up to 4 guests; a party van takes up to 10
Your host
- Starts from:
- Quoted by Tanner
- Good to know:
- Plans every day and is on call the whole trip
VIP section, Bangkok
- Starts from:
- About ฿10,000 to ฿30,000
- Good to know:
- For the group, weekend, big club; the club bills it
VIP section, Illuzion Phuket
- Starts from:
- About ฿20,000
- Good to know:
- Prime section; the club bills it
Flights
- Starts from:
- Not included
- Good to know:
- Book once the villa is held
The villa, the boat and the night
The villa. Your own pool, a sala for the DJ, and a chef if you want one. The music cut-off is anywhere from midnight to 6am, depending on the villa, and it's confirmed in writing before you pay. See pool villas in Thailand.
The boat. The music up, lunch at anchor, and the boys going off the back. Tanner prices the boat for your date, with the DJ and the bar on top. See yacht charter in Thailand.
The night. We get you in: the host, the car, the door and the VIP table, with the club billing the table. Hours can change on the night, so Tanner calls the club before you go. See the best nightlife in Thailand.
Hold the villa first. The boat and the tables are set around it.
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Thailand holidays by city
Each city has its own holiday page, with its own villas, boats and clubs.
Bangkok holidays: rooftop bars, the river, and the big clubs on RCA and Sukhumvit.
Phuket holidays: a hillside villa above Kamala, a yacht to Phang Nga Bay, and a table at Illuzion.
Koh Samui holidays: the villa, the catamaran, and the Full Moon a boat ride away.
Pattaya holidays: two hours from Bangkok, with a boat day to Koh Larn.
Still choosing? See where to go in Thailand, then ask Tanner for the two that fit.
Before you fly
Since 15 September 2026, travellers from 60 countries and territories get up to 30 days without a visa, for tourism, TAT News says (checked November 2026).
Everyone fills in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within the 3 days before landing. The Immigration Bureau says it's free, and its only official site is tdac.immigration.go.th.
A ฿450 entry fee for foreign visitors has been proposed, the Thai government's Public Relations Department says, but it is not in force yet.
At Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang, our host meets you at the gate, using the priority lane where your ticket or status allows. Your van is at arrivals, and Tanner has the timing.
Tanner's insider tips
Villa before flights. For Christmas, New Year and Songkran, the good villas go first. Hold the villa, then book the flights.
Bangkok first, beach second. Do the big city nights while everyone has the energy, then fly down to the pool.
The boat on day two. Before anyone is tired, and with a spare day if the sea says no.
Bring passports out at night. The drinking age is 20, and clubs check ID.
Watch the holy days. On Buddhist holidays shops stop selling alcohol, but licensed venues in tourist areas can still serve.
Cash for Phi Phi. The park fee is ฿400 for each foreign adult, paid on landing.
Ask Tanner the question you haven't asked yet. He has heard it before.
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Thailand holidays in short
- A Thailand holiday planned around the party: your own villa, your own boat, your VIP table and the car.
- For groups of eight to twenty, planned by Tanner from the airport to the last club.
- Pool villas are from ฿18,500 a day, and the luxury van for up to 4 from ฿6,500 for 10 hours.
- Send Tanner the dates and the group size, and the plan comes back the same day.
- November to April is best, Koh Samui February to April; plan 7 to 10 days for two places.
- Checked: November 2026
What to send Tanner
Your dates, and how many nights you have
How many of you, from eight to twenty
Your two places: Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui or Pattaya
Your flights, for the host at the gate and the van
The villa you want, with a chef or not
The boat day, and the VIP tables for the big nights
The group's wish list
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Questions
Before you book your Thailand holiday
What is the best month to travel to Thailand?
November to April is best for most of Thailand, with dry, cooler weather in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. For Koh Samui, February to April is driest. December and January are the busiest and cost the most.
How much does a Thailand trip cost?
For a group, it depends on the villa, the cars and the nights out. A pool villa starts from ฿18,500 a day, a luxury van from ฿6,500 for 10 hours, and a Bangkok VIP section from about ฿10,000.
Is $1,000 enough for a week in Thailand?
For one budget traveller, it can be. For a group holiday with a pool villa, a boat and VIP tables, no. The villa alone starts from ฿18,500 a day, shared by the whole group.
How many days do you need in Thailand?
Seven to ten days covers two places well, such as Bangkok and Phuket. Five days suits one place. Two weeks lets you add Chiang Mai or Koh Samui without rushing between flights.
Do you sell Thailand holiday packages?
No fixed packages. Tanner builds each trip around your group: the villa, the boat, the VIP tables and the cars, priced for your dates and sent in writing the same day.
Are Thailand vacation packages worth it?
For two people who want a beach hotel, often yes. For a group that wants its own villa, a boat and big nights out, a planned trip works better, because packages price rooms per person.
What are the major holidays in Thailand?
Songkran, the Thai New Year water festival, runs 13 to 15 April 2027. Loy Krathong falls on Tuesday 24 November 2026. New Year's Eve is the biggest party night of the year.
Do I need a visa for a Thailand holiday?
Many passports, including the UK, US, Australia and Canada, get 30 days visa-free for tourism since 15 September 2026. Everyone fills in the free TDAC arrival card online before landing.
Where is the best nightlife in Thailand?
Bangkok has the most clubs and rooftop bars. Phuket has Illuzion, Thailand's top-ranked club, on Bangla Road. Koh Phangan has the Full Moon Party. Most groups do Bangkok first, then the beach.
Which Thailand holiday is best for couples?
Koh Samui and Krabi suit couples best: quiet beaches, pool villa resorts and sunset boat trips. Tanner books the room at the hotel's own rate, then adds a private dinner or a day on the water.
Tanner's offer
Your Thailand holiday, planned by one person
The villa, the boat, the VIP tables and the cars, on one plan. Tanner sends it the same day.
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Sources
- Thai Meteorological Department: the seasons of Thailand (hot mid-Feb to mid-May, rainy mid-May to mid-Oct, cool mid-Oct to mid-Feb), checked November 2026
- Thai Meteorological Department station normals 1991-2020, Phuket 48564 and Ko Samui 48550 (WMO normals files)
- TAT News: new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026
- Immigration Bureau: Thailand Digital Arrival Card FAQ, v1.21, 15 October 2026
- Thai Government Public Relations Department: proposed ฿450 tourist entry fee
- Chiang Mai Provincial Office: haze season figures, October 2025
- DJ Mag: Top 100 Clubs 2026
Credits: top photo AI-generated image.
