Blog about Thailand
Best Places to Visit in Thailand Chiang Mai . Bangkok . Phuket . Trang. Railay Beach . Ayutthaya. Phang Nga. Similan Islands Marine National Park.
Koh Samui . Best island for: an all-rounder Thai island for first-timers, families and honeymooners. Phuket . Best island for: partying, uber-cool pool villas and serene nooks. Koh Lanta . Best island for: peaceful bohemian vibes and adults-only holidays. Koh Phangan . Koh Samet. Koh Phi Phi . Koh Yao Yai & Koh Yao Noi .
On the Andaman coast, Phuket is a popular beach destination with lively nightlife, while in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui has long been a romantic spot favoured by honeymooners for its balance of beaches and buzzing towns. For a quieter, castaway experience, there are the lesser visited Koh Yao Islands and Koh Samet.
Two-week Itinerary for Thailand : The First Timer! DAY 1- 2 : Bangkok. DAY 3-5: Koh Tao. DAY 6-8: Khao Sok National Park. DAY 9-11: Railay Beach. DAY 12-14: A Castaway Island of Your Choice! DAY 1: Bangkok. DAY 2 -4: Koh Phangan. DAY 5-7: Koh Tao.
8 Things to Avoid in Thailand (and What to Do Instead) Places for backpackers to stay. Avoid: Khao San Road. Taking taxis. Avoid: Bargaining a flat rate with a taxi driver. Thai entertainment. Avoid: Ping Pong Shows. What to do in Pattaya. Avoid: Seedy areas of Pattaya. Shopping the markets. What to do in Phuket. Elephant tourist attractions. Tours and sightseeing.
For some inspiration when planning your trip, here’s our list of top tourist attractions in Thailand. Railay Beach. Railay Beach. Koh Phi Phi . Koh Phi Phi . The Grand Palace, Bangkok . Sunday Walking Street, Chiang Mai. Pai. Wild Elephants at Khao Yai National Park. Sukhothai Old City. Historic City of Ayutthaya.
Koh Samui is one of the most expensive destinations in Thailand, and is ideal if you have a higher budget and your trip falls between January and August. If you have a standard budget and are going between November and April, Krabi is a better bet.
My Thailand Island Hopping Itinerary Fly Bangkok to Phuket (Around $150) Ferry to Koh Phi Phi (Less than $10 for a boat ) Ferry to Krabi (Haggle for the best price. Bus and Ferry to Koh Samui (Less than $15) Ferry to Koh Pha Ngan (Less than $10) Ferry to Koh Tao (Less than $10) Overnight bus to Bangkok (Less than $20)
The best time to visit Thailand is between November and early April. Not only is it the driest part of the year in the Land of Smiles, but it’s also the warmest – temperatures hover between 32 and 36 degrees, with up to nine hours of sunshine a day.
This is a country where you can stay in $3 USD rooms or $1,000 USD resorts. Street food for pennies or gourmet dinners for hundreds. Thailand is a cheap country to live in and travel around. I usually spend very little money here.
The 19 Best Hotels & Beach Resorts in Thailand Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort – Bangkok. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – Bangkok. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort – Chiang Mai. Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai – north of Chiang Mai. Hansar Samui Resort & Spa – Bophut, Koh Samui. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui – west of Mae Nam.
11 Top-Rated Resorts in Thailand for Couples The Pavilions Phuket, Choeng Thale. Chanalai Romantica Resort, Kata Beach, Phuket. The Shore At Katathani, Kata Beach. Amari Phuket, Patong. Sareeraya Villas & Suites, Koh Samui. Six Senses Samui, Bophut. Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, Ko Phi Phi Don. Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, Ao Nang.
How many days do you need in Thailand? In an ideal world, you’d be able to spend at least 3 weeks in Thailand: Three to five days in the Bangkok area; a week and change exploring the spiritual north; and another week to 10 days island hopping in the South.
A trip for two weeks for two people costs ฿59,430 in Thailand . If you’re traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid’s tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down.
Two weeks is fine for Bangkok, Chaing Mai/Chiang Rai, and still squeeze in an Island/beach location or two . Consider it essential learning (a reccy) for the longer trip you’ll be doing next time ’round.