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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
Championship golf course in Thailand — Explera DMC golf tourism
Wellness spa retreat in Thailand — Explera DMC wellness tourism
TAT-accredited · B2B ground operator

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

01 / 07
TAT 00/00000LicensedTourism 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
Bangkok, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central BangkokExplore destination Ayutthaya, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central AyutthayaExplore destination Lop Buri, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central Lop BuriExplore destination Chainat, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central ChainatExplore destination Sing Buri, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central Sing BuriExplore destination Nakhon Pathom, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central Nakhon PathomExplore destination Samut Songkhram, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central Samut SongkhramExplore destination Suphan Buri, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Central Suphan BuriExplore destination Phuket, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands PhuketExplore destination Krabi, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands KrabiExplore destination Koh Samui, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Koh SamuiExplore destination Koh Phangan, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Koh PhanganExplore destination Koh Tao, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Koh TaoExplore destination Khao Lak, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Khao LakExplore destination Phang Nga, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Phang NgaExplore destination Koh Phi Phi, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Koh Phi PhiExplore destination Koh Lanta, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Koh LantaExplore destination Trang, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands TrangExplore destination Koh Lipe, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Koh LipeExplore destination Surat Thani, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Surat ThaniExplore destination Songkhla, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands SongkhlaExplore destination Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Southern & Islands Nakhon Si ThammaratExplore destination Pattaya, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Eastern PattayaExplore destination Chon Buri, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Eastern Chon BuriExplore destination Rayong, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Eastern RayongExplore destination Koh Chang, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Eastern Koh ChangExplore destination Chachoengsao, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Eastern ChachoengsaoExplore destination Chanthaburi, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Eastern ChanthaburiExplore destination Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) Nakhon RatchasimaExplore destination Khon Kaen, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) Khon KaenExplore destination Buri Ram, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) Buri RamExplore destination Nong Khai, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) Nong KhaiExplore destination Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) Ubon RatchathaniExplore destination Udon Thani, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) Udon ThaniExplore destination Loei, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) LoeiExplore destination Surin, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northeastern (Isan) SurinExplore destination Hua Hin, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Western Hua HinExplore destination Kanchanaburi, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Western KanchanaburiExplore destination Phetchaburi, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Western PhetchaburiExplore destination Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Western Prachuap Khiri KhanExplore destination Ratchaburi, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Western RatchaburiExplore destination Tak, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Western TakExplore destination Chiang Mai, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern Chiang MaiExplore destination Chiang Rai, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern Chiang RaiExplore destination Pai, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern PaiExplore destination Mae Hong Son, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern Mae Hong SonExplore destination Lampang, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern LampangExplore destination Sukhothai, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern SukhothaiExplore destination Nan, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern NanExplore destination Phitsanulok, Thailand — Explera DMC destination Northern PhitsanulokExplore destination
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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.

Local · Luxury — Minor Hotels flagship, Hua Hin to Bangkok
Local · Upscale — Minor Hotels lifestyle brand
Local · Luxury–value — 41+ hotels across Thailand
Local · Luxury–midscale — Thai group since 1948
Local · Upscale — ONYX; Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Pattaya
Local · Luxury — State Tower Bangkok rooftop icon
Local · Upscale — 21 hotels nationwide
Local · Boutique — UHG; Nimman & Sathorn
Local · Operator — Absolute Hotel Services
Local · Upscale — urban business hotels
Local · Upscale — Bangkok long-stay favourites
Local · Budget boutique — 30+ across Thailand
Local · Mid-scale — The Key, Citrus & more
Local · Budget — Erawan Group value rooms
Local · Mid-scale — Bangkok to Mae Hong Son
Local · Mid-scale — 9 hotels nationwide
Local · Boutique — small hotels nationwide
Local · Boutique — design resorts, Samui to Ayutthaya
Local · Owner/operator — Grand Hyatt, Hop Inn
Local · Resort complex — integrated Phuket destination
Local · Budget — Bangkok & Pattaya
Local · Mid-scale — Bangkok, Samui, Satun
Local · Hostel — social brand, Bangkok to Koh Tao
Local · Hostel — backpacker favourite
Local · Ultra-luxury boutique — Bangkok riverside
Local · Ultra-luxury — Koh Kood exclusivity
Local · Upscale — family-owned Thai hospitality
Local · Luxury boutique — Bangkok & Chiang Mai heritage
Thai-founded · Luxury — Phuket, Bangkok, Samui
Upscale — Banyan Tree sister brand
Mid-scale — Banyan Tree serviced apartments
Intl · Luxury/upscale — 20+ Thai properties
Intl · Luxury — Bangkok, Khao Lak, Phuket
Intl · Luxury — Bangkok & Koh Samui
Local · Luxury — Minor Hotels flagship, Hua Hin to Bangkok
Local · Upscale — Minor Hotels lifestyle brand
Local · Luxury–value — 41+ hotels across Thailand
Local · Luxury–midscale — Thai group since 1948
Local · Upscale — ONYX; Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Pattaya
Local · Luxury — State Tower Bangkok rooftop icon
Local · Upscale — 21 hotels nationwide
Local · Boutique — UHG; Nimman & Sathorn
Local · Operator — Absolute Hotel Services
Local · Upscale — urban business hotels
Local · Upscale — Bangkok long-stay favourites
Local · Budget boutique — 30+ across Thailand
Local · Mid-scale — The Key, Citrus & more
Local · Budget — Erawan Group value rooms
Local · Mid-scale — Bangkok to Mae Hong Son
Local · Mid-scale — 9 hotels nationwide
Local · Boutique — small hotels nationwide
Local · Boutique — design resorts, Samui to Ayutthaya
Local · Owner/operator — Grand Hyatt, Hop Inn
Local · Resort complex — integrated Phuket destination
Local · Budget — Bangkok & Pattaya
Local · Mid-scale — Bangkok, Samui, Satun
Local · Hostel — social brand, Bangkok to Koh Tao
Local · Hostel — backpacker favourite
Local · Ultra-luxury boutique — Bangkok riverside
Local · Ultra-luxury — Koh Kood exclusivity
Local · Upscale — family-owned Thai hospitality
Local · Luxury boutique — Bangkok & Chiang Mai heritage
Thai-founded · Luxury — Phuket, Bangkok, Samui
Upscale — Banyan Tree sister brand
Mid-scale — Banyan Tree serviced apartments
Intl · Luxury/upscale — 20+ Thai properties
Intl · Luxury — Bangkok, Khao Lak, Phuket
Intl · Luxury — Bangkok & Koh Samui
Intl · Mid-scale — multiple brands
Intl · Upscale — Radisson Blu & more
Intl · Serviced apartments — Bangkok
Intl · Serviced apartments — CapitaLand
Intl · Upscale — Singapore group
Intl · Select-service — Hyatt
Intl · Luxury — Park Hyatt Bangkok
Intl · Luxury — Erawan Bangkok
Intl · Luxury — Bangkok & Chiang Mai
Intl · Ultra-luxury — riverside Bangkok
Intl · Ultra-luxury — iconic riverside Bangkok
Intl · Ultra-luxury — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Samui
Intl · Upscale — Spanish group
Intl · Design economy — Accor
Intl · Economy — Accor
Intl · Upscale — Accor, Bangkok Ratchada
Intl · Upscale — Accor; Bangkok, Phuket
Intl · Upscale — Accor
Intl · Upscale — Accor, 8+ in Thailand
Intl · Extended stay — IHG
Intl · Boutique luxury — IHG
Intl · Boutique luxury — Maa-Lai Bangkok (IHG)
Intl · Boutique — IHG
Intl · Mid-scale — 12+ across Thailand (IHG)
Intl · Luxury — IHG flagship
Intl · Mid-scale — Hilton brand
Intl · Upscale — Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya
Intl · Upscale — Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok
Intl · Upscale — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khao Lak
Intl · Upscale — Marriott lifestyle
Intl · Select-service — Marriott
Intl · Upscale — Hua Hin, Grande Sukhumvit
Intl · Luxury — The St. Regis Bangkok
Intl · Mid-scale — multiple brands
Intl · Upscale — Radisson Blu & more
Intl · Serviced apartments — Bangkok
Intl · Serviced apartments — CapitaLand
Intl · Upscale — Singapore group
Intl · Select-service — Hyatt
Intl · Luxury — Park Hyatt Bangkok
Intl · Luxury — Erawan Bangkok
Intl · Luxury — Bangkok & Chiang Mai
Intl · Ultra-luxury — riverside Bangkok
Intl · Ultra-luxury — iconic riverside Bangkok
Intl · Ultra-luxury — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Samui
Intl · Upscale — Spanish group
Intl · Design economy — Accor
Intl · Economy — Accor
Intl · Upscale — Accor, Bangkok Ratchada
Intl · Upscale — Accor; Bangkok, Phuket
Intl · Upscale — Accor
Intl · Upscale — Accor, 8+ in Thailand
Intl · Extended stay — IHG
Intl · Boutique luxury — IHG
Intl · Boutique luxury — Maa-Lai Bangkok (IHG)
Intl · Boutique — IHG
Intl · Mid-scale — 12+ across Thailand (IHG)
Intl · Luxury — IHG flagship
Intl · Mid-scale — Hilton brand
Intl · Upscale — Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya
Intl · Upscale — Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok
Intl · Upscale — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khao Lak
Intl · Upscale — Marriott lifestyle
Intl · Select-service — Marriott
Intl · Upscale — Hua Hin, Grande Sukhumvit
Intl · Luxury — The St. Regis Bangkok

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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
"EUR net rates, German-speaking guides and DMC documentation our operations team can actually audit. Three seasons of Bangkok–Krabi combinations without a single hitch."
Markus WeberFernweh Reisen · Germany
"Net euro pricing and Francophone guides made Thailand effortless to resell. Quotes come back overnight and every transfer has been on time."
Camille LaurentÉvasion Asie · France
"Our groups to Phuket and Bangkok run seamlessly — Portuguese-speaking guides and settlement that suits us. Repeat bookings every single season."
Lucas AlmeidaCaminhos do Oriente · Brazil
"Mandarin guides, fast quoting and dependable ground handling across Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Our outbound desk now routes every Thailand file to Explera."
Wei ZhangSilk Road Journeys · China
"Halal dining, connecting family suites and Arabic-speaking guides arranged without a single follow-up. SAR settlement keeps our accounts clean."
Khalid Al-OtaibiAndalus Travel · Saudi Arabia
"Honeymoon and FIT clients to Koh Samui handled to a genuine luxury standard. Net USD pricing protects our margin and the 24/7 support is real."
Jennifer CarterPacific Crest Travel · United States
Our affiliations & accreditation

Licensed, registered and verifiable.

Tourism Authority of Thailand logo TAT
Tourism Authority of ThailandLicensed DMC — No. 00/00000
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. 00/00000) 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.