Iconic Destinations

From the buzzing streets of Bangkok to the stillness of the islands — five places worth building a trip around.

Grand houses on the river, rooftops above the traffic, and the best tables in the Kingdom.

Private pavilions, headland villas and the beaches that made the island's name.

Lanna courtyards, working rice valleys and mountain air.

Coconut hills, quiet coves and headland resorts.

Beach clubs, marinas and island crossings.

Limestone towers, two national parks and the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the world