When is the best time to visit Thailand? Plus cheap beach holidays in Phuket, Khao Lak, Bangkok & Pattaya

THAILAND is the ultimate winter sun destination.

Great beaches, wildlife, food, culture, weather and people mean that it ticks all of the boxes for a memorable holiday.

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The best time to visit Thailand is between November and early April, as temperatures average between 32 and 36C, and there are up to nine hours of sunshine every day.

To make it even more appealing, some of Asia‘s most stunning beaches are in Thailand. There’s accommodation for every budget, from luxury spa resorts to thatched beach huts and hotels.

If you’d like to stay close to the lively capital of Bangkok, Pattaya and Ko Chang are relatively near the city and feature incredible white sands and resorts.

If you’re planning a family holiday, Pattaya is filled with family-friendly resorts and activities.

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Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand and is full of hotels, miles of sandy beaches, restaurants and nightlife.

In the southern Gulf of Thailand, you’ll find luxurious beach resorts on Ko Samui, Ko Phangan, and Ko Tao islands.

Some of Thailand’s most breathtaking landscapes can be found on the beaches and islands of Krabi Province.

The cheapest deal we’ve found is week-long stays at Ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang in Krabi, costing from £973pp.

The deal works out at £139pp a night, departing in December 2022 with TUI.

You could save an extra £150 with TUI by using the code “LH150” when spending £1,500 or more.

The discount is available on long-haul packages departing between January 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024.

Here are some of the best deals we’ve found with TUI:

• 7 nights b&b at Apasari Hotel Krabi in Krabi, Thailand – from £975pp in December 2022
• 7 nights b&b at The Briza Beach Resort Khao Lak in Khao Lak, Thailand – from £977pp in December 2022 
• 7 nights b&b at Aonang Villa Resort in Krabi, Thailand – from £1,055pp in March 2023

British Airways also has some deals on shorter holidays to Thailand this year and next, with the cheapest option being five nights at Dream Hotel Bangkok, costing from £848pp in 2023.

The deal is available on a room-only basis and works out at £164.50pp a night.

Here are more deals on short breaks to Thailand:

• 4 nights room-only at Furama Silom Bangkok in Bangkok, Pattaya and Hua Hin, Silom – from £944pp in 2023
• 4 nights room-only at ibis Pattayaview more details in Bangkok, Pattaya and Hua Hin, Pattaya – from £824pp in 2023

If you’d rather book a hotel stay and figure out your flights later, there are plenty of options starting from just £45pp a night:

• 4 nights b&b at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort Hotel in December 2022 – from £277.50pp
• 5 nights b&b at Apsara Beachfront Resort And Villa in January 2023 – from £215.50pp
• 5 nights b&b at Dusit Thani Laguna, Phuket Hotel in February 2023 – from £1,054 tot

Prices are based on two adults sharing accommodation.

We also rounded up the hottest destinations in December and January, with winter sun holidays from £42pp a night.

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If you’d like to start planning your 2023 holiday, check out these all-inclusive beach holidays from £71pp a night.

For a staycation instead, Parkdean has UK holidays with outdoor swimming pools from £15pppn in 2023.

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