Longtail boats beneath limestone karsts in the Andaman Sea, Thailand
Bangkok temple spires at golden hour — Explera DMC Thailand
Koh Samui beach resort coastline — Explera DMC destinations
Railay beach longtail boats and cliffs, Krabi — destination weddings Thailand
Catamaran sailing turquoise Andaman waters — Explera yacht charters
TAT 34/03219 IATA 96215733 B2B only
TAT-accredited · B2B ground operator

Your trusted Thailand DMC — net rates, real ground control.

FIT & GIT handling, MICE, weddings and 24/7 in-country operations for travel agents and tour operators worldwide.

TAT 34/03219LicensedTourism Authority of Thailand
12+ yrsOn the groundThailand DMC since 2013
350+Agent partnersAcross 60+ source markets
200+Hotels contractedDirect supplier rates
400Tour typesAll five regions
What a Thailand DMC actually does

Your local execution partner inside Thailand — not a reseller.

Where a travel agent sells a package, a destination management company builds and operates it on the ground: contracting suppliers, managing transfers and guides, handling on-trip changes, and owning the 24/7 coordination once your travellers land. Explera works exclusively B2B — your margins, your branding, our logistics.

From the cosmopolitan grandeur of Bangkok and the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya to the island chains of the Andaman and the misty highlands of the north, our team designs programs that capture each destination's character — then executes them with the precision the trade expects of a TAT-licensed Thailand DMC.

Trusted by global travel brands. Powered by local expertise.

Direct supplier contracts

200+ hotels from 3-star city properties to beachfront resorts — favourable group rates secured through volume, released to you net.

B2B-only, white-label

We never compete for your end client. Your branding, your margin, agency-friendly payment terms and a dedicated account manager.

On-ground teams, not a call centre

Operations staff stationed in Thailand's key regions handle your guests in person — Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and the north.

Source-market fluency

Multilingual coordination for India, the Middle East, Europe, CIS and Asia — guides and documents matched to your clients' language.

Why partner with Explera

One ground operator your back office can rely on.

Net B2B rates

Contracted hotel, transfer and excursion rates released net — your margin is yours to keep, quoted in your client’s currency.

24/7 ground support

A real person on Thai ground time, any hour. Flight delays, re-routes and last-minute changes handled while you sleep.

Multilingual guides

Licensed guides in English, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and more — matched to your source market.

Instant quotations

Most FIT and group RFQs returned within 24 hours, fully costed, ready to forward to your client.

MICE expertise

A dedicated events desk for incentives and conferences, from venue contracting to on-site production.

Pan-Thailand coverage

All five regions, 42 destinations and the islands in between — one ground operator, one point of contact.

Destinations we operate

From the Andaman to the Isan plateau.

All destinations by region
discover.expleradmc.com

Instant online booking — for your clients, or any traveller.

Our B2C portal puts Explera's ground inventory a click away: sightseeing tickets, private transfers, activities and licensed guide bookings across Thailand — instant confirmation, secure payment. Send clients direct, or use it yourself for quick one-off bookings outside a full program.

Sightseeing & attractions
Private transfers
Activities & day trips
Licensed guides
Open the booking portal Instant confirmation · secure checkout
Ayutthaya temples at dusk — book Thailand sightseeing online
Our hotel partners

Where your clients stay — our contracted hotel partners.

Direct net-rate contracts with leading hotel groups across our destinations — released to the trade with series allotments and stop-sale alerts. Each brand below, with where it shines.

Homegrown luxury · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 6+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Homegrown luxury · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Homegrown luxury · 5+ properties · best in Samui · Phuket
Global five-star flagship · 4 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Global five-star flagship · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Global five-star flagship · 4 properties · best in Bangkok · Yao Noi
Global five-star flagship · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Phuket
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Premium international · 4+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Premium international · 4+ properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Premium international · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 6+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Homegrown luxury · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Homegrown luxury · 5+ properties · best in Samui · Phuket
Global five-star flagship · 4 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Global five-star flagship · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Global five-star flagship · 4 properties · best in Bangkok · Yao Noi
Global five-star flagship · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Phuket
Global five-star flagship · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Premium international · 4+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Premium international · 4+ properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Premium international · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 6+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Smart select-service · 8+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Smart select-service · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 5+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 15+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 5+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Hua Hin
Thai Group · 5+ properties · best in Phuket · Samui
Thai Group · 10+ properties · best in Phuket · Krabi
Thai Group · 30+ properties · best in Nationwide — Anantara, Avani, NH
Thai Group · 15+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Thai Group · 20+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Thai Group · 50+ properties · best in Nationwide — all regions
Premium international · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Chiang Mai
Premium international · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Premium international · 3+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Premium international · 3+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 6+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Homegrown luxury · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Smart select-service · 8+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Smart select-service · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 5+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 10+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 15+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 5+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Trusted upscale · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Hua Hin
Thai Group · 5+ properties · best in Phuket · Samui
Thai Group · 10+ properties · best in Phuket · Krabi
Thai Group · 30+ properties · best in Nationwide — Anantara, Avani, NH
Thai Group · 15+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Thai Group · 20+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Thai Group · 50+ properties · best in Nationwide — all regions
Premium international · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Chiang Mai
Premium international · 3 properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 1 properties · best in Bangkok
Premium international · 3+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket
Premium international · 2 properties · best in Bangkok · Samui
Premium international · 3+ properties · best in Bangkok · Phuket

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How it works for agents

Four steps from sign-up to arrivals.

01

Register

Apply with your agency details and IATA/license. We verify and approve trade partners — usually within one business day.

02

Get net rates

Unlock contracted hotel, transfer and excursion rates, plus your dedicated account manager on Thai ground time.

03

Quote & book

Send an RFQ; receive a fully-costed, client-ready quotation in 24 hours. Confirm and we issue vouchers.

04

We handle the ground

Meet-and-greet, transfers, guides, excursions and 24/7 support — your guests are looked after, end to end.

What partner agents say

Trusted by agencies in 60+ countries.

Read more independent reviews on TripAdvisor — or ask us to connect you with a partner agency in your market for a direct reference.

"Three seasons of Phuket and Samui programs without a single ground failure. Quotes come back overnight our time, and the AUD billing means no FX surprises on our margin."
Sarah MitchellPacific Escapes Travel · Australia
"We moved a 280-guest wedding to Phuket with Jain catering for 11 functions. Explera’s team handled the mandap logistics, guest transfers and even the baraat — flawless."
Rajesh PatelMaharaja Holidays · India
"Punctuality is everything for our clients. Every pickup on time, every guide briefed, Japanese-language documents prepared. We now route all Thailand traffic through Explera."
Yuki TanakaSakura Travel Service · Japan
"Summer after summer they secure the connecting suites and halal dining our families expect. The AED account makes settlement effortless — our accountants are as happy as our clients."
Ahmed Al-RashidiGulf Gateway Tours · UAE
"Winter long-stay clients in Pattaya and Phuket, Russian-speaking guides, excursion menus ready to resell. Our repeat rate has never been higher."
Elena VolkovaSunny Tours · Kazakhstan
"Their Kanchanaburi remembrance programs are handled with real care, and the 14-night multi-stop itineraries always run to the minute. A ground partner we trust with our brand."
James ThorntonFar East Specialists · United Kingdom
Our affiliations & accreditation

Licensed, registered and verifiable.

Tourism Authority of Thailand logo TAT
Tourism Authority of ThailandLicensed DMC — No. 34/03219
Amazing Thailand logo AT
Amazing ThailandOfficial campaign partner imagery & programs
Department of Business Development logo DBD
Department of Business DevelopmentRegistered Thai juristic entity
International Air Transport Association logo IATA
International Air Transport AssociationAccredited — 96215733

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FAQ

Questions agents ask before partnering.

Anything else — write to b2b@explera.co.th or message us on WhatsApp and the trade desk will answer on Thai ground time.

What is a Thailand DMC and how is it different from a travel agency?

A destination management company is the in-country operator behind the itinerary. Explera contracts the hotels, runs the transfers and guides, and manages your guests on the ground 24/7 — while you own the client relationship and the retail margin. We are B2B-only, so we never sell around you.

How do travel agents get net rates from Explera?

Register as a partner with your agency details and IATA or national license number. After verification — usually one business day — you receive net contracted rates for hotels, transfers and excursions, plus a dedicated account manager working Thai ground time.

Is Explera licensed and insured?

Yes. Explera DMC is licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT licence no. 34/03219) and fully insured as a ground operator. Licence details appear on every quotation and service voucher.

Can itineraries be fully customised for our clients?

Customisation is the core of the product. Every program is built around your clients’ travel style, pace and budget — from a Phuket honeymoon with private charters to a 300-delegate incentive across multiple destinations. Static FIT packages exist for speed; tailor-made is the default.

When is the best time to send clients to Thailand?

Thailand works year-round if you route by coast. November–February is the national peak: cool and dry nearly everywhere. March–May suits the Andaman beaches before the monsoon, with Songkran in April. June–October is green season — best rates, lush landscapes, and the Gulf islands (Samui, Phangan, Tao) stay relatively dry while the Andaman sees storms.

What support do our clients get during travel?

A 24/7 operations desk in Thailand, an emergency line printed in every set of travel documents, and on-ground coordinators in each region. Flight delays, re-routes and last-minute changes are handled in real time — you hear about problems after they are solved.

Which source markets does Explera serve?

Agent partners in 60+ countries, with dedicated coordination for Australia, India, China, Japan, the GCC, Russia/CIS, the UK, Europe and Southeast Asia. Guides, menus (halal, vegetarian, Jain) and documentation are matched to each market.

How fast are quotations returned?

Most FIT and group RFQs are returned within 24 hours, fully costed and ready to forward to your client in your currency. Complex MICE programs receive a scoped proposal within 2–3 business days.

Become a partner

Start quoting Thailand at net rates this week.

Join 340+ agencies who trust Explera with their guests on the ground. Registration is free and approval is fast.

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Net-rate offers and Thailand intel, monthly.

New programs, seasonal openings and trade-only rates — one email a month, no noise.