Thailand Maps: Tourist Maps, Cities, Islands and Travel Maps
Thailand maps are useful for planning an itinerary, locating cities and provinces, finding beaches and tourist attractions, and understanding distances between destinations. This guide brings together a selection of maps of Thailand, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and many Thai islands that you can view, save or download before your trip.
Thailand Maps for Travel
A good map makes it easier to understand Thailand’s geography and plan a trip between Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya and the country’s many islands.
The maps listed in this guide include general maps of Thailand as well as tourist, road, transport, regional and city maps. They are particularly useful when preparing an itinerary before departure.
The selection is based mainly on maps available from Ontheworldmap.com.
Why download a Thailand map before your trip?
Saving a map before travelling can be useful when mobile coverage is weak, unavailable or expensive. You can save the maps you need to your phone or print them before leaving.
Travel tip: save your most important maps before leaving your hotel or another location with a reliable Internet connection.
Thailand Map
A general map is the best starting point for understanding the country’s geography and planning a multi-destination itinerary.
- Large detailed map of Thailand with cities and towns
- Thailand map with airports, resorts and beaches
- Thailand political map
- Thailand provinces map
- Thailand tourist map
Bangkok Maps
Bangkok is a large and complex city, so different types of maps can be useful depending on what you want to do.
A tourist map helps locate major attractions and neighbourhoods, while a transport map makes it easier to understand the BTS Skytrain, MRT, Airport Rail Link, BRT and river boat networks.
Bangkok Neighbourhood Maps
- Bangkok city centre map
- Downtown Bangkok map
- Greater Bangkok map
- Rattanakosin map
- Thonburi map
- Banglamphu map
- Dusit map
- Hualamphong, Chinatown and Phahurat map
- South of Thanon Rama IV map
- Siam Square and Thanon Ploenchit map
- Sukhumvit Road map
Bangkok Tourist Maps
Bangkok Transport Maps
- Bangkok rail transport map
- Bangkok BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link and BRT map
- Bangkok BTS Skytrain and MRT map
- Chao Phraya Express Boat map
Bangkok Landmark Maps
Bangkok Airport Maps
Chiang Mai Maps
Chiang Rai Maps
Chonburi and Pattaya Maps
Chonburi
Pattaya
Hat Yai Map
Hua Hin Map
Kanchanaburi Map
Krabi and Ao Nang Maps
Krabi is an important base for exploring the Andaman coast. Maps can help you understand the location of Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Railay and the surrounding islands.
Rayong Map
Sukhothai Maps
Sukhothai is an important historical destination in northern Thailand. A map is particularly useful for locating the historical park, temples and the different areas of the old city.
Udon Thani Map
Thailand Island Maps
Maps are particularly useful when visiting Thailand’s islands. They help travellers locate beaches, villages, piers, roads and major attractions and understand the geography of each destination.
Koh Chang Maps
Koh Kood Maps
Koh Lanta Maps
Koh Lanta Beach Maps
Koh Larn Map
Koh Phangan Maps
- Koh Phangan tourist map
- Koh Phangan tourist attractions map
- Hat Rin map
- Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao regional map
Koh Samet Map
Koh Samui Maps
Koh Samui has several maps covering the island, tourist attractions, major beaches and popular areas such as Chaweng and Bo Phut.
- Large detailed tourist map of Koh Samui
- Koh Samui tourist map
- Koh Samui sightseeing map
- Bo Phut tourist map
- Chaweng tourist map
- Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao regional map
Koh Tao Maps
- Koh Tao hotels and sightseeing map
- Koh Tao tourist map
- Mae Haad and Sairee Beach map
- Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao regional map
Phuket Maps
Phuket has one of the most useful selections of maps for travellers, including road maps, tourist maps, attraction maps, Phuket Town maps and regional maps.
These maps can help you understand the island’s different areas, from Phuket Town to Patong and the beaches along the west coast.
- Detailed map of Phuket Town
- Phuket Town tourist map
- Phuket Town street map
- Phuket tourist attractions map
- Phuket road map
- Phuket sightseeing map
- Phuket and surrounding areas map
- Patong Beach tourist map
Similan Islands Maps
Koh Mak Map
Koh Mak is another Thai island for which detailed maps are available. They can help locate beaches, roads, piers, paths and points of interest around the island.
Phi Phi Islands Maps
Maps of the Phi Phi Islands are useful for locating beaches, piers, viewpoints, trails and the main attractions of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh.
How to Use a Thailand Map During Your Trip
A general Thailand map is mainly useful when planning an itinerary and understanding distances between destinations. Once you reach a specific destination, a detailed tourist or city map is usually more practical.
Before leaving, save the maps you are likely to need on your phone. This gives you a useful backup if your mobile connection is slow or unavailable.
For Bangkok, it is worth keeping a transport map alongside a tourist map. BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link and BRT maps make it easier to understand the city’s public transport network and plan connections.
Paper Maps or Digital Maps: Which Should You Choose?
Digital maps are convenient for preparing a trip and quickly checking a destination on your phone. A downloaded or printed map can nevertheless be useful as a backup.
For a trip to Thailand, the best solution is often to combine several types of maps:
- a general Thailand map for your overall itinerary;
- a tourist map for each destination;
- a public transport map for Bangkok;
- a road map for road trips;
- an offline map for areas where mobile coverage may be limited.
Do You Still Need Google Maps in Thailand?
A tourist map does not necessarily replace a navigation application. The two tools serve different purposes.
A tourist map provides a broader view of a destination and is useful for planning an itinerary, understanding neighbourhoods and locating attractions. Google Maps or another navigation application is more convenient when you need a precise address, directions or real-time navigation.
Using both gives travellers the advantages of detailed local maps and modern navigation tools.
FAQ – Thailand Maps
Where can I find a tourist map of Thailand?
This guide brings together a selection of general, tourist, road and regional maps of Thailand. They cover major cities, provinces, beaches, islands and tourist attractions.
What is the best map for planning a trip to Thailand?
A general map of Thailand is useful for planning an itinerary between several regions. For individual destinations, a more detailed tourist map of the city or island is usually more useful.
Can I download Thailand maps?
Yes. Many of the maps listed in this guide can be viewed and saved or downloaded before your trip, depending on their format. Always check the usage conditions provided on the relevant source page.
Is there a map of Bangkok’s public transport?
Yes. Maps are available for the BTS Skytrain, MRT, Airport Rail Link and BRT. They are particularly useful when planning journeys around Bangkok.
What is the best map for Phuket?
Phuket has several useful maps, including tourist, road, attraction, Phuket Town and regional maps. Using more than one map can help you understand the island’s different areas and beaches.
Are there maps of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao?
Yes. Tourist and detailed maps are available for Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. A regional map also shows the relative location of the three islands.
Can I use a Thailand map without an Internet connection?
Yes, if you save or download the map beforehand. Preparing your maps before leaving a hotel or another location with a reliable connection is recommended.
Do Thailand maps replace Google Maps?
Not completely. Tourist maps are better for getting an overall view of a destination and planning an itinerary, while navigation apps are more suitable for precise directions, addresses and real-time navigation.
Final Tips for Using Maps in Thailand
A good map remains one of the simplest tools for preparing a trip to Thailand. A general map, tourist map, transport map or island map can each serve a different purpose.
Before travelling, save the maps you are most likely to need. Having them available offline provides a useful backup when you are travelling in rural areas, on islands or anywhere with limited mobile coverage.