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The permanent gateway to active Thailand — diving, Muay Thai, golf, hiking, cycling, climbing, watersports, motorsport and outdoor adventures across the country.

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JLIT INTERACTIVE HUBS

Go straight into Thailand's specialist activity hubs

These are the deeper JLIT tools for users who want to move beyond editorial guides and into interactive discovery, maps and dedicated activity planning.

ACTIVE THAILAND

Choose a place — or choose what you want to do.

Thailand works equally well as an activity-first trip or a destination-first trip. Head for the mountains in the north, the islands and limestone coast in the south, or stay close to the cities for golf, Muay Thai, running, cycling and easier day adventures.

FEATURED GUIDE

Diving & Snorkelling in Thailand

Find the right islands, seasons, reefs, dive bases and practical planning advice for getting underwater in Thailand.

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EXPLORE BY DESTINATION

Where do you want to get active?

Each region has its own mix of water, mountains, courses, trails, gyms and adventure experiences.

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Bangkok

Bangkok Sport & Adventure

Muay Thai gyms and stadiums, climbing, cycling, running, wake parks, golf and active city experiences.

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Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai & the North

Mountain biking, hiking, trail running, rafting, climbing, ziplining and multi-day northern adventures.

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Phuket

Phuket & Phang Nga

Diving, snorkelling, surfing, sailing, golf, sea kayaking and island-based adventure.

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Krabi

Krabi & Ao Nang

Rock climbing, kayaking, diving, island adventures, hiking and dramatic limestone landscapes.

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Gulf Islands

Koh Samui & Gulf Islands

Diving, sailing, paddleboarding, hiking, golf and water-based adventures around Samui, Phangan and Tao.

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Eastern Seaboard

Pattaya & Eastern Seaboard

Golf, watersports, karting, sailing, wakeboarding, diving and accessible weekend adventure from Bangkok.

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Hua Hin

Hua Hin & Prachuap

Golf, kitesurfing, cycling, national parks, trail days and active coastal escapes.

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Isaan

Isaan & the Mekong

National parks, cycling, hiking, reservoirs, climbing, racing circuits and under-explored outdoor Thailand.

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EXPLORE BY ACTIVITY

Pick your sport or adventure

From diving and Muay Thai to hiking, cycling, sailing, fishing and motorsport, use this as a quick overview of what Thailand is especially good for.

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Diving & Snorkelling

Dive destinations, certification, liveaboards, shore dives, marine life, seasons and the best reefs across Thailand.

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02

Muay Thai

Stadiums, gyms, training camps, beginner sessions, fight nights and longer Muay Thai training holidays.

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03

Golf

Thailand’s best courses, golf destinations, green fees, resorts, driving ranges and golf-trip planning.

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Hiking & Trekking

National-park trails, mountain walks, jungle treks, viewpoints, waterfalls and multi-day trekking.

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Cycling & Mountain Biking

Road cycling, mountain trails, city routes, touring, bike parks and cycling holidays.

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06

Rock Climbing

Krabi limestone, indoor climbing, bouldering, beginner courses and climbing destinations around Thailand.

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Surfing & Board Sports

Surf beaches, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, kiteboarding, SUP and seasonal board-sport guides.

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Kayaking & Rafting

Sea kayaking, mangroves, white-water rafting, river trips and calm-water paddling.

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Sailing & Yachting

Charters, sailing schools, marinas, regattas and island-hopping by yacht or catamaran.

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Running & Trail Running

City running routes, parks, trail races, mountain running and Thailand’s major running events.

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Motorbike Adventures

Scenic loops, mountain roads, touring routes and the best regions for two-wheel exploration.

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Fishing

Freshwater fishing, sea fishing, charters, reservoirs and specialist fishing destinations.

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Adventure Parks & Ziplining

Ziplines, obstacle courses, ATV, rope parks and easy-access adrenaline activities.

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Fitness & Training

Gyms, bootcamps, CrossFit-style training, fitness camps and active-holiday options.

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Motorsport & Karting

Race circuits, kart tracks, track days, events and spectator motorsport in Thailand.

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National Parks & Outdoor Escapes

The strongest parks for hiking, wildlife, camping, waterfalls and outdoor weekends.

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