r/ThailandJourney

Flying in from Bangalore for a quick 3 day trip, either last week of Aug or first week of Sep. First time in Thailand. Solo, normal budget, will spend on food but don't care about fancy hotels.

Rough plan: Wat Pho and Wat Arun one morning (thinking of skipping Grand Palace, tell me if thats dumb), Chatuchak if I land on a weekend, street food night in Yaowarat, maybe Jodd Fairs, one rooftop bar somewhere. Planning to stay near BTS, people keep saying Sukhumvit.

Stuff I actually want to know:

How bad is rain end of August really? Like afternoon showers I can work around or full washout days?

Food - if you had 3 dinners where do they go. Street stalls over restaurants for me but I'll do one nice meal.

Whats the biggest waste of a half day that every first timer does anyway?

Is the river boat worth it or just take BTS and Grab everywhere?

Any newer scams to know about? I know the gem shop and "temple is closed" stuff already.

Not asking anyone to plan my trip, just don't want to burn one of my 3 days on something you all know is a trap. Will post back after with what worked.

Also since I'm solo, if anyone's in Bangkok around those dates and wants to grab street food or a beer, open to that. Always better eating with someone who knows what to order.

US passport if that matters, entry looks straightforward.

For those living in or visiting Thailand, which fast-food restaurant do you prefer KFC, McDonald’s, or Burger King?

And more importantly… who has the best fries?

Personally, I’m curious which one people in Thailand actually prefer.

For me, I prefer McDonald’s fries, and McDonald’s is also the one I go to most often.

I’ve had both good and frustrating experiences with housekeepers in Thailand, but most of the time, what has bothered me is the difference between looking clean and actually being clean.

Some housekeepers seem to spend a lot of time cleaning things that are very visible, like windows, mirrors, countertops, and other surfaces that make the room look nice immediately.

I’ve had situations where the windows and mirrors looked absolutely spotless, but when I checked underneath the bed or around the bathroom etc., there was still quite a bit of dust and dirt.

I’ve pointed it out, but they still don't change their cleaning habits.

I’m curious about other people’s experiences in Thailand. Have you noticed this too? 

I’d love to hear from people who have housekeepers in Thailand. What’s your experience been like?