u/WestAd4790

Hey everyone,

I’m heading to Thailand solo from November 2nd to December 6th and would love to get some feedback on my current plan.

I’ve been to Phuket before, but nowhere else in Thailand.

Current idea:

• Nov 2–7: Bangkok
• Nov 7–21: Chiang Mai
• Nov 21–Dec 5: Krabi / Ao Nang
• Dec 5–6: Bangkok

I’m working remotely during the trip, usually around 2pm-10pm Thailand time, Monday–Friday. Because of that I don’t want to move around too much or spend every weekend on planes/ferries. I’ll have my mornings free for exploring, gym, food, beaches etc., and weekends for longer trips.

My main priorities are:

• great Thai food
• nature
• meeting people / social atmosphere
• beaches and swimming
• keeping a good balance between travelling and actually living there for a while
• going to the gym 3-4 times a week - this one is pretty important to me

I’m travelling with a big suitcase, so I’d rather have 3-4 proper bases than change accommodation every few days.

The part I’m still unsure about is the two weeks after Chiang Mai.

Would you:

A) stay the full two weeks around Ao Nang/Krabi and use it as a base for Railay, islands, diving, Khao Sok etc.?

B) do one week Ao Nang + one week Koh Lanta?

C) recommend somewhere completely different for that part of the trip?

I was considering Koh Samui / Koh Phangan too, but November weather seems less reliable there.

Also, how is Ao Nang for actually living/working for 1–2 weeks? Is there enough going on after 10pm, decent gyms, cafés/coworking and opportunities to meet other solo travellers? Or does it get boring quite quickly?

And finally - anyone else travelling or working remotely in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Krabi around these dates? Would be cool to grab food, coffee, hit the gym or explore together.

Any feedback on the itinerary is appreciated, especially from people who have done a longer workation in Thailand.

Hey everyone,

I’m heading to Thailand solo from November 2nd to December 6th and would love to get some feedback on my current plan.

I’ve been to Phuket before, but nowhere else in Thailand.

Current idea:

• Nov 2–7: Bangkok
• Nov 7–21: Chiang Mai
• Nov 21–Dec 5: Krabi / Ao Nang
• Dec 5–6: Bangkok

I’m working remotely during the trip, usually around 2pm-10pm Thailand time, Monday–Friday. Because of that I don’t want to move around too much or spend every weekend on planes/ferries. I’ll have my mornings free for exploring, gym, food, beaches etc., and weekends for longer trips.

My main priorities are:

• great Thai food
• nature
• meeting people / social atmosphere
• beaches and swimming
• keeping a good balance between travelling and actually living there for a while
• going to the gym 3-4 times a week - this one is pretty important to me

I’m travelling with a big suitcase, so I’d rather have 3-4 proper bases than change accommodation every few days.

The part I’m still unsure about is the two weeks after Chiang Mai.

Would you:

A) stay the full two weeks around Ao Nang/Krabi and use it as a base for Railay, islands, diving, Khao Sok etc.?

B) do one week Ao Nang + one week Koh Lanta?

C) recommend somewhere completely different for that part of the trip?

I was considering Koh Samui / Koh Phangan too, but November weather seems less reliable there.

Also, how is Ao Nang for actually living/working for 1–2 weeks? Is there enough going on after 10pm, decent gyms, cafés/coworking and opportunities to meet other solo travellers? Or does it get boring quite quickly?

And finally - anyone else travelling or working remotely in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Krabi around these dates? Would be cool to grab food, coffee, hit the gym or explore together.

Any feedback on the itinerary is appreciated, especially from people who have done a longer workation in Thailand.

Hej,

mam zagwozdkę dotyczącą zakupu mieszkania. Zacznę od opisu sytuacji - moi rodzice mają mieszkanie na wsi, które jest warte X zł. Obecnie je wynajmują za jakąś śmieszną kwotę typu 500 zł dla znajomych. Znajomi chcą kupić od nich to mieszkanie, ale moi rodzice mają dosyć dziwne podejście do niego (nie chcę oceniać), bo powiedzieli, że sprzedadzą im to mieszkanie tylko i wyłącznie w sytuacji, kiedy ja będę chciał kupić swoje (nieważne czy dla siebie czy na wynajem) - wtedy mi dołożą większość do wkładu własnego lub do nadpłacenia kredytu. (ok. 50% kwoty całkowitej wartości mojego mieszkania)

Moja sytuacja wygląda tak - mam 24 lata, żadnych zobowiązań, nie płacę za mieszkanie, w którym mieszkam (jest siostry i stoi puste) i zarabiam na tyle ok, że byłbym w stanie na spokojnie udźwignąć kredyt + robić duże nadpłaty. Mieszkanie dla siebie jest mi w tym momencie totalnie zbędne. Może za rok / dwa, ale nie teraz.

Próbowałem przekonać rodziców do sprzedaży tego mieszkania i wpakowaniu pieniędzy choćby w obligacje, co i tak zwracałoby się w większym stopniu niż te 500 zł od wynajmu, ale mają swoje postanowienie i nie sprzedadzą, żeby mieć "gotówkę".

Z mojej strony obawiam się, że Ci najemcy koniec końców kupią mieszkanie od kogoś innego i potem będzie trzeba czekać jakiś ogrom czasu na kolejnych kupców, gdyby jednak zdecydowali się sprzedać. To jest mała wieś i raczej ludzie nie zarabiają na tyle dużo kasy, żeby kupować sobie mieszkania.

Co byście zrobili na moim miejscu? Skipować temat, czy brać kasę jak dają, brać kredyt i kupować mieszkanie pod wynajem? Generalnie mam już doświadczenie w byciu najemcą i mnie to nie przeraża, wiem z czym to się je.

Hey guys,

I’m about to take my motorcycle exam on a Suzuki GSX-8S, but I'm a complete beginner and have never owned this bike.

I need to point out the fluids for the inspector. Can any owner please share clear photos of exactly where the coolant reservoir and the rear brake fluid reservoir (the one hidden behind the plastic frame cover) are located?

A close-up and a zoomed-out photo would save my life. Thanks!

Hey guys,

I’m about to take my motorcycle exam on a Suzuki GSX-8S, but I'm a complete beginner and have never owned this bike.

I need to point out the fluids for the inspector. Can any owner please share clear photos of exactly where the coolant reservoir and the rear brake fluid reservoir (the one hidden behind the plastic frame cover) are located?

A close-up and a zoomed-out photo would save my life. Thanks!