Thailand combines beach, city, mountain and jungle, and with an extensive transport network which covers every corner of the country, you can choose which of its pleasing patchwork of places you wish to visit. In the spirit of slow travel, you can start your journey as you mean to go on and combine Singapore with Thailand, hopping aboard a luxury train to bridge the gap between the two. Embrace the relaxed pace of slow travel in Thailand and venture beyond the cities to the sprawling countryside, punctuated by rice paddies, quaint villages and towering palms.
Speed up the pace slightly in Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling capital, which is home to more than 10 million people. Tour ancient temples, immerse yourself in its spirited street life and sample fares from thronging food markets. The more energetic cities can be balanced out by an island-hopping excursion across some of the country’s 1,400 islands – such as Koh Samui, Koh Tao or Koh Kood – where the unspoilt beaches and tranquil way of life represent the true definition of slow travel in Thailand.