Here's some honest truth: Don't come to Thailand without consulting a friend in the know. The welcoming and magical Kingdom of Smiles, at once ancient and future-forward, contains legitimate multitudes. And the best way to dig beneath the layers is with a local archeologist, anthropologist, cool kid, craftsman, thrillseeker, foodie, or even do-gooder sweetheart pirate — all of whom and more we present to you here in this series. Let us introduce you to sides of Thailand you may have never considered, but definitely want to know. Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia x Tourism Authority of Thailand present Secret Thailand… Here you'll find some of our best-kept secrets and — pssst! — how to seek them out yourself.