r/InfoTravelThailand

Hey guys!
I’m (28) heading to Bangkok in November. Forget the Grand Palace, Khao San Road, or generic travel guides.
I have zero interest in tourist traps, crowded buses, or basic sightseeing spots.
I’m looking for the spots **only locals or people living there actually know about**:

**Food:** Which street food stall will blow my mind? Which night market hasn’t been ruined by tour buses yet?
**Nightlife:** Where are the best hidden speakeasies, solid music bars (Hip-Hop/House/Indie/Jazz), or affordable rooftops without strict dress codes?
**Neighborhoods:** Which areas have the coolest vibe to just wander around? (Talat Noi, Ari, Ban Tadtong... what’s actually worth it?)
**Loy Krathong:** Where’s the best place to experience the festival without getting hit by 10,000 selfie sticks?
Drop your absolute favorites, bar names, and honest insider tips. Appreciate it! 🔥

I’ll be travelling solo to Thailand from 21st November, landing in Bangkok, and I’d love to meet fellow travellers who are around during the same dates!
Planning to explore Bangkok, the islands, beaches, nightlife, and whatever adventures come along the way. I’m also planning to attend the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan on 24th November.
If you’re travelling around Thailand during these dates, hit me up! Let’s connect and make some great memories. 🤙🇹🇭

Got 22 nights in Thailand, have got 4 nights in both Chiang Mai and Bangkok, and then 7 nights in Ko Tao.

7 nights dedicated to the south, thinking potentially 4 nights in Ao Nang and then 3 nights in Ko Lanta or Phi Phi?

Would consider Ko Lipe or Kood but we are flying to Ho Chi Minh afterwards so I guess it makes sense not to stray too far away from Phuket airport.

Any specific recommendations on how to split the 7 nights?

Hi everyone!

I’m 27F and I’m going to Thailand in about a month and a half. I’ll be visiting my partner’s family towards the end of my trip, but before that I want to spend about two weeks travelling around southern Thailand on my own.

They live in Khon Kaen, so I’d really like to use those two weeks to see a completely different side of Thailand. I’m Dutch and my English is pretty good. I’m also quite comfortable approaching people and meeting others when I get the feeling they’re open to it, so I’d love to stay somewhere where it’s possible to meet other travellers and maybe make some friends along the way.

I’m just not sure which places to choose yet! Since I’ll need to fly to Khon Kaen for the last week, it would be really convenient if my final destination had a direct flight there. I was thinking Phuket for that reason.

For the start of my trip, I was thinking about Krabi since it has direct flights from Bangkok. I’m also interested in Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.

Does this sound like a good route for two weeks? And are there any other places you’d really recommend? I’d rather not spend half the trip travelling from one place to another, so I’m looking for a nice balance between seeing different places and actually having time to enjoy them.

Any suggestions are very welcome! ❤️
Thanks!

Hi! I'll be in Bangkok for a week in December and want ready-made jewelry only, no custom work: gem-set rings, pendants, bead strands and bracelets.

I'm looking at natural yellow sapphire, ruby, pearl, red coral, or citrine, garnet, carnelian and rainbow moonstone, plus lab-created yellow sapphire and ruby.

I'm planning to browse JTC, Gem Tower/Mahesak Road, Charoen Krung, MBK and Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Which shops or floors do you trust, and which would you avoid? For Chatuchak, which sections are best for gems and jewelry?

What are realistic prices for good natural vs lab-created yellow sapphire and ruby, and is quick resizing doable?

Quality and value matter most, and I'd like to carry pieces home. Recent experiences especially welcome. Thanks!

Hi everyone!
Which islands do you think are the most beautiful for island hopping in Thailand? As a solo female traveler in my 30s, I’m not sure whether to choose the route
Bangkok ➔ Koh Chang ➔ Koh Kood ➔ Bangkok ➔ back home, OR
Phuket ➔ Krabi ➔ Koh Lipe ➔ Koh Phi Phi ➔ Phuket ➔ Bangkok ➔ back home. I will be there for 14 to 21 days. I'm not sure yet, as it depends on my travel route. I might also remove some stops from the second route.
Which one would you recommend or which one did you like better?
I’d be very grateful for your help, as I probably need to book soon :). Would be great to hear something from people who have visited the Islands in the north-east and the Islands in the south already.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards