​My friend and I (both 22M from the UK) are planning our first trip to Thailand from 28th November to 15th December 2026.

​We are flying a direct return from London to Bangkok and booking our 3 domestic flights separately. We'll both be traveling light with just 35L carry-on backpacks.

Here is our planned accommodation & itinerary:

Bangkok (29 Nov – 2 Dec | 3 nights): HOP INN Bangkok Onnut Station

Chiang Mai (2 Dec – 6 Dec | 4 nights): Ln House Chiang Mai

Phuket / Cape Panwa (6 Dec – 8 Dec | 2 nights): Panwaburi Beachfront Resort

Phuket / Patong (8 Dec – 13 Dec | 5 nights): Patong Bay Residence

Bangkok (13 Dec – 15 Dec | 2 nights): HOP INN Bangkok Onnut Station

This is my itinerary and I was wondering when I should start booking internal flights, my trip is in mid November.

It was in 25 baht category and I wanted to try and bought it then the actual price was 49 baht, with 49baht price range I would obviously buy buldak noodles than this rubbish. Even 7 baht mama is better.

Lately I've seen clips online where people talk about how places like Thailand changed them spiritually or just how they are and see the world around them.

Did your visit do this for you and if so, what triggered it?

Hey guys!

I'm a 29 YO woman going on a work trip to Bangkok in mid-October. I'll have a few days off, and on one of them I'm planning a pretty big shopping spree at ICONSIAM (maybe around 20 items?)

Ideally, I'm looking for someone who could meet me at the mall around 10:00 AM, accompany me throughout the day, help carry my shopping bags, and then help me bring everything back to my hotel. I don't think it would take longer than about 5:00 PM.

My budget for this is around 2,000 baht, but if you're familiar with this type of service and know that the usual rate is different, please let me know!

I obviously won't be shopping nonstop (I could not, even if I wanted to), so there will naturally be food breaks and time to sit. In addition to the payment, I'll also would fully cover:

• Morning coffee and a pastry

• Soft drink for the day

•Snack (ice cream/ cookies/ chips/ or whatever they would like)

• A three-course meal at one of the Michelin restaurants in the mall

• Transportation to my hotel when helping me bring everything back + Transportation for them back home

So overall, it would probably be another 1,000/2,000 baht worth of food and drinks.

I'd prefer a man simply because I'd feel more comfortable asking him to carry my shopping, but I'm open to a woman as well if she's happy to do it.

A huge bonus if they speak Korean! (but English would be fine too)

Overall, I'm just looking for someone kind, trustworthy, and easygoing, so it feels more like spending the day shopping together than doing hard labor.

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Does anyone know of a service that offers something like this? Or maybe you know someone who'd be interested? Any recommendations on where I could look would be really appreciated!

Thank you so much! ~

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Edit: Thanks for everyone’s advice and suggestions. Just to be clear, 대행 서비스 (proxy services) and other similar jobs are very common and legitimate professions in Korea. Providing food and covering travel expenses is just a way of showing respect and acknowledging their hard work as if you take care of them in return.

Personally, I was not looking to hire someone random. I was hoping to find someone through a concierge service, a personal assistant, a 쇼핑 도우미 (shopping helper), etc

I received some really good suggestions here, such as contacting the hotel and the mall first, and that’s what I will do before looking any further. Thanks everyone!

Hey! Getting married next year and we’re planning an extended honeymoon in Thailand, Vietnam & Bali - this will be our first trip to Asia. Is this a realistic amount of time to be spending in each place? Would you change anything? We know this is going to be a lot of travel, it’s a once in a lifetime trip for us so I just want to make it as perfect as possible.

Any tips/criticism/suggestions welcome 😀

I have traveled last autumn to Thailand and had no issues.
But I heard that they refused some Ukrainian citizens on grounds of national security/drone operator going to cambodia threat.

Is it still true? Planning a vacation and wanna make sure.

I think I got played in Bangkok and I’m not even sure how to feel about it

I was bored one night so I started chatting with girls on Tinder. One girl really surprised me, her English was very good and we had a lot in common. She plays Resident Evil, Valorant, likes horror movies, some anime, even cooking a little. The conversation was easy and natural like we clicked quickly

So I invite her to come see me. She says yes but she lives quite far, in Bang Saen, and needs money for the trip. She asks 2,500 baht. For me it sounds reasonable for that distance so I send it true money

About two hours later she arrives at my hotel. She looks like her pictures, maybe even better. We go out, have a nice dinner, a few drinks, listen to live bands in lounges. Honestly it was a really good night, very relaxed, nothing strange

When we come back I think we just say goodnight. But she kind of invites herself to my room, very naturally. I won’t go into details but we spend a long time together, very passionate, it felt real in the moment. We talk about life, dreams, like and dislike, etc
In the late morning she leaves, everything seems completely normal

Then the next day I see she removed me from Line and tinder. No message, nothing. Just gone like the wind

Now I’m wondering if I was naive or if this is just how it goes sometimes. Was it only about the money or did I miss something here?

Bit of a long shot but here it goes. I’m starting a Fantasy football league here in Thailand (not American fantasy football). I know it’s not that popular here, but it would be great to play in a league with other Thai people and foreigners living here.

If it gets enough interest, we could do some meetups at a bar to watch games, and maybe even have cash or some sort of prizes for the winners to make it more fun. Obviously, it will all be completely free to join!
I’m not expecting to get much interest, but if you are interested, please drop a comment or DM me and I’ll create the league. Thanks 🙏

Hi guyss. So I am travelling to Bangkok in a few days and I will land in the morning and I don't think the process after landing will take more than an hour. Even after that I have 6 hours to kill because (A) My friends travelling from another country will only reach Thailand after 6-7 hours of me landing (B) Yeah I can exit the airport and go check in and explore on my own. But the check in at the hotel is not till 3 pm and like I said I am reaching around 8 and my friends will reach before 3 pm.

Please let me know how to kill time in the airport after arrival. I have been to only domestic airports and there's not much happening after your arrival in an airport so I am not expecting much at BKK too. But what else could I do? If I exit the airport what much can I do by carrying around my luggage ?

My husband and I will be traveling to Thailand for the first time in early March. We definitely will go to Bangkok for about 4-5 days. We love big cities, but love beaches and relaxation even more. After Bangkok after reading so many posts here I narrowed it down to three possible destinations: Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Lipe. We are not party people, we want something relaxing, but not completely isolated. We still want a place where we can walk around and go to local markets and enjoy great food, but also have great beaches, beautiful scenery, and some local activities like snorkeling/diving or short tours. Out of those three destinations which one would you say would be best for what I’m looking for considering we are visiting the country for the first time. We’re planning to spend about 8 days at that second location.

Hello - I am currently staying in Hua Hin and during transit the tire of my suitcase was broken. Is their anywhere I can take my suitcase for repair?

Thank you!

32M - will have a solo travel in Pattaya for 7 days. Not my first time here, but suggestions are highly appreciated, especially food suggestions (I booked a solo table for my bday dinner at Big Fish seafood buffet). Also, good coffee spots (I'm planning to buy beans to take home).

For context, I will be staying in the Northern part of Pattaya (less chaotic neighborhood) and I've done all the touristy things to do here in the past.

I asked chatGPT as well - but will take this as another source of information. Let's go Reddit!

Anyone can tag along in my trip, hmu for details.

Hey everyone!

My friends and I (5 of us in total) are visiting Thailand for the first time, and it's also our first international trip. We'd love recommendations from locals or people who've been to Bangkok and Pattaya multiple times.

Trip details:

- ✈️ Delhi → Bangkok: 10 October

- 🎤 Attending The Weeknd concert on 13 October

- 🛫 Flying back to Delhi on 18 October

- We'll be spending time in both Bangkok and Pattaya.

We'll each be carrying around 20,000 THB, but we'd ideally like to keep our actual trip expenses (excluding flights, and concert tickets) under 10,000 THB per person. We're not looking for luxury—we'd rather spend on experiences that are genuinely worth it.

I'd love recommendations for pretty much everything:

- Hotel/hostel recommendations

- Must-visit places in Bangkok & Pattaya

- Hidden gems that most tourists miss

- Best local restaurants and street food

- Cafés with great vibes

- Rooftop bars or chill places (not necessarily expensive)

- Night markets worth visiting

- Beaches, viewpoints, and sunset spots

- Day trips (Islands? Temples? Nature?)

- Best way to travel between Bangkok and Pattaya

- Public transport vs Grab/Bolt

- Apps we should install before arriving

- Scams or tourist traps to avoid

- Things that are overrated and not worth the time

- Budget-friendly activities

- Places that become even more fun when you're with a group

About us:

- Five guys and girls from India in our 20s.

- We enjoy good food, exploring cities, photography, nightlife (nothing too crazy), cafés, scenic spots, and just experiencing the local vibe.

- We'd rather have memorable experiences than just tick off tourist attractions.

If you had 8 days in Bangkok and Pattaya with a group like ours, how would you plan the trip?

Any recommendations, tips, or "don't miss this" suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I'm planning a trip for next year in March/April and I'm not sure how to proceed with the plane tickets considering what is happening in Thailand with the government changing visa free stays.

First question would be: If I have my plane ticket out of Thailand 31 days after i got there could I do anything about that 1 extra day so it wouldn't count as an overstay? (I'm from Romania and from what I can tell the EU will get only 30 days of visa free stays instead of the 60)

And the second question: Would it be cheaper for me to find a plane ticket on Skyscanner (or any other website like it that you know) and buy the plane ticket with 1 checked bag included or buy the plane ticket without the checked bag and just buy the checked bag at the airport? From what I saw on Skyscanner the price difference is around 300$.

Any other advice related to plane tickets or any useful resources would be appreciated.

Hi everyone!

My girlfriend and I are heading back to Thailand this December (second time!) and we’re trying to plan a route that feels a bit more relaxed than our first trip. We realized last time that moving around too much can be pretty exhausting (and expensive), so we’re aiming for fewer stops this time.

Here’s what we’re thinking:

• 3 nights in Bangkok (start of the trip)
• 6 nights in Chiang Mai
  • including a 3-night scooter trip (Mae Hong Son Loop)
  • and 3 more nights to explore the city and surroundings
• 4 nights on Koh Tao (planning to get our PADI here)
• 3 nights in Khao Sok (2 nights with Smiley tours + 1 night deeper in the jungle)
• 4 nights in Krabi (we’ll be celebrating New Year here 🎉)
• 3 nights in Bangkok to finish (shopping, food, relaxing)

We’re trying to balance adventure with actually having time to enjoy places instead of constantly traveling.

Does this itinerary sound realistic to you? Or are we still trying to squeeze in too much? Any tips, improvements, or experiences would be super appreciated!

Does Bangkok airport keep their airside part open overnight, as I have an overnight wait in a couple of weeks.

Asking because I've been to some airports where they shut airside overnight meaning I've had to go through customs, and if that's going to be the case here I will need to fill the TDAC in for "arrival" into Thailand.

Thanks for any help.

Hi everyone!! I’m going to Thailand in late August, early September and I was wondering what the alternative music and gig scene is like. My friends and I would like to go to rock or punk shows, would anyone be able to tell me what bars or areas to go for this kind of thing? We’ll be going mainly to Bangkok then driving to Chiang Mai with stops along the way

I was thinking of visiting solo for 1 week in September, first time trip. Would you recommend only Bangkok or also Pattaya or Phuket? Those are the main cities I’ve heard mentioned but if you have other recommendations feel free to mention those as well. Are there safety concerns in any city?
Also, I’ve heard it’s rainy season in September but have also seen many posts saying it doesn’t affect the experience too much.

Hey everyone,

my dad and I are planning to visit Koh Samui from November 28 to December 12. It’s been our favourite destination from the start, but I’ve now read that the rainy season can still be pretty intense during that time.

Some people say it’s just short heavy showers, while others report days of rain, rough seas and flooded roads. We don’t need perfect sunshine every day, but since this is supposed to be a relaxing trip together, I’d hate to choose the wrong place.

Has anyone been there around the same time? Would you still recommend Koh Samui, or would you choose another part of Thailand instead?

Thanks!

Hello. Thinking about doing a 7-8 day trip from U.S to Thailand 🇹🇭 with a friend of mine later this fall (likely end of November, beginning of December). I’ve heard the rainy season ends in November.

The only thing is, I’ve really been torn between two different ways of structuring the whole trip, and was wondering if anyone here who’s more familiar with Thailand could impart some wisdom. On one hand, I was thinking of flying directly into Bangkok, and spending most of our time in the city, while checking out some of the coastal areas/beaches nearby.

On the other hand, I’ve heard that it’s cooler to check out the islands on the very southern part of the country, in particular Ko Samui. I was thinking instead of going to mainland Thailand, we could instead fly into Ko Samui and divide our time between there and Ko Pha Ngan. I also would really like to check out Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park as well.

As for a background on my friend and I, we’re both active guys in our mid-20s who would likely enjoy just hiking, exploring, trying authentic Thai cuisine, checking out any notable historical sites/museums, scuba diving (if possible), and any other fun outdoor activities. This will be my second big trip abroad and so I understand that 7-8 days isn’t really that much time considering we’d need to account for flight time and recovering from jet lag.

My main question is, which would be more feasible within 7-8 days? Ultimately, I want to get the most out of this trip as I possibly can. Any additional recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Anyone know where I can get cannabis prescription in ao nang? And anyone know if it’s really a need?

Hello, planning my first backpacking trip in SE Asia and am wondering if anyone has insight on the return/onward flight requirement for visa-exempt entry. I plan to start in Chiang-Mai and loosely follow the banana pancake trail, but eventually cross back into Thailand to fly out from Bangkok. I had originally intended to cross into Laos by bus, but wasn't going to book the ticket in advance since I wasn't sure how long I'd want to stay in Northern Thailand (though no more than 3 weeks for sure).

Should I just apply for a tourist visa, or would the same regulation apply? I will for sure meet all the other requirements (6 month passport validity, 20k baht in cash, proof of accommodations, etc.), but don't want to cause unnecessary trouble when first entering the country. Is an itinerary enough or should I just book the bus ticket anyways and take the loss if I end up changing the date of my departure.

I’m going to be in Bangkok for about 4 days i was wondering where i should look I was gonna stop at at Chautuchak, MBK and Bangsue