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What is the easiest and safest way to travel around Thailand?

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Kayli

Looking to book my first Thailand experience, any advice on where to fly into? Easiest/ safest way to travel around once there. Suggestions on where to stay and budget to save for if planning on traveling for a month! Anything helps, TIA!

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Ivan

Fly into BKK but don’t stay there for more than cpl days. Go North to Chiang Rai n Chiang Mai beautiful places. Or south to the islands. Avoid Phuket too touristy. Just got back about a month or so ago. Booking.com for hotels and remember that when there tourists prices n local prices differ vastly. Food is cheap so is accommodations if u search right. Have fun it’s funtastic there.

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Naomi

Fly to BKK. Then flights within the country are cheap and quick. Taking a ferry is also a great way to get around - you can still catch rays if you’re on the top floor. Remember to take snacks and drink on a ferry tho. And if you’re brave you can rent scooters - but believe me most of them drive crazy and def don’t do it in Bangkok

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Csekiki

Don’t say I’m BKK for too long at the beginning. Loved Chaing Mai and stayed there for a week. Travelled to Koh Lanta and stayed there for two weeks as well-super low key and really relaxing. Booking.com is super reasonable for accommodations and most allow for free cancelation which is awesome. Don’t plan too far in advanced. Book flights once you get to Thailand! We (a couple) travel for 5 weeks, stayed in private rooms and did everything we wanted, ate when we pleased, massages atleast every other day and spent around 5k including return flights from Vancouver

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Tania

Chaing Mai is great and felt totally safe. We loved Khao Sok lake too. I would personally get in and out of BKK as quickly as possible. I’ve been there twice and really disliked the city. The countryside is where it’s al!

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Sherri

Fly to chaing mai then book a hopper flight down south .. we started there ended in Bangkok

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Ivan

I actually got 4 massages in one day
...I kept my fun above the waistline, Sunshine

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Sophia

Ivan One Night in Bangkok! Love it!

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Lori

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Rochelle

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Tomoko

Flying domestic is cheap even if last minute. It’s very safe for a solo woman traveller. I used Agoda.com for hotel/lodging bookings while comparing to other apps. So many wonderful places to visit depending what you are looking for.

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Tomoko

Don’t recommend Bangkok tho for the kids. Chaing Mai for the mountain scene and def down south for the beaches. Feeding the kids is not a problem. Lots of friend rice, simple asian cuisine, but also western food everywhere. Tropical fruits and smoothies are a dream come true!

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Jeff

Great suggestions here for you. We are in Thailand right now. Planning is very important. Something no one ever mentions. Is that only 1/500 tourists speak any English.
We were in patong Phuket. Heading up to Chaing Mai next.
Remember there aren't any beaches in Chaing Mai. What was $1
20 years ago is now $4
We normally have paid same price as in Canada for fruit, meals booze etc. Wine is 3x more expensive than Canada.
I did lots of research and was surprised in almost everything. Except I got a great Thai massage for $15 cdn/ per hr. Good luck.

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Joe

avoid tourist places like chang mai,phuket, pattaya go south to songhkla province there s better beaches and less tourist and its cheaper for everything, go to isan, if you want to see elephants go to surin, and in Bangkok go to khao san road you ll find cheaper rooms around there

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Amanda

Fly into Bangkok. Use grab app it’s like ubber. We seriously just landed from Thailand at 2pm today we were gone for 35 days! Flights are cheap Within the country. Or you can take the train or buses.


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First Time Traveling to Thailand: Tips and Suggestions

Where to Fly Into:

When traveling to Thailand for the first time, the most common and convenient airport to fly into is Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. This airport is well-connected to major cities and tourist destinations in Thailand.

Traveling Around:

The easiest and safest way to travel around Thailand is by using a combination of domestic flights, trains, buses, and tuk-tuks. Domestic flights are quick and affordable, while trains are a scenic way to travel between cities. Buses are also a popular mode of transportation for shorter distances, and tuk-tuks are great for getting around within cities.

Where to Stay:

Thailand offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit every budget. From luxury resorts to budget hostels, there is something for everyone. Popular areas to stay in Thailand include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Krabi. Depending on your preferences, you can choose to stay in a beachfront resort, a cozy guesthouse, or a bustling city hotel.

Budget Planning:

When planning a month-long trip to Thailand, it's important to budget for accommodation, transportation, food, activities, and souvenirs. On average, you can expect to spend around $50-$100 per day, depending on your travel style. This budget should cover accommodation, meals, transportation, and sightseeing expenses.

Overall, Thailand is a beautiful and diverse country with something to offer every traveler. By following these tips and suggestions, you can make the most of your first Thailand experience!

Happy travels!









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