r/ThailandTourism

Hey everyone! 👋
I’m travelling solo from Canada to Thailand for the first time this December–January for 35 days, and I’m looking to explore as much of the country as possible!
I’m planning to visit both Northern and Southern Thailand, along with Bangkok and other places. I’m not just looking to party or stay in Bangkok. I want to explore beautiful places, discover hidden gems, try local food, visit amazing cafes, and experience different parts of Thailand.
I’ll be booking a mix of hotels and Airbnbs, so I’d love recommendations for nice, affordable places to stay, cool cafes, and must-visit spots.
Since I’m travelling solo, I’d also love to meet new people along the way! If you’re travelling around the same time or live in Thailand and want to show me your favourite places, I’d be happy to connect. Whether it’s exploring a new city, visiting a hidden cafe, taking a day trip, or grabbing food together, I’m always up for it!
Would love your recommendations for places in the north and south, hidden gems, and experiences I shouldn’t miss.
Feel free to comment or DM me. Looking forward to meeting new people and making some great memories in Thailand! 😊🇹🇭

Hey guys, we’re currently in Chiang Mai and thinking about heading down to Bangkok and maybe spending a few days in Pattaya as well.
We were in Bangkok about two weeks ago and the flooding was pretty bad, with water everywhere in some areas. Now the forecast doesn’t look too promising either, so we’re a bit unsure whether it’s worth going to Pattaya or not.
For those who are there right now, how bad is it actually? Is it raining most of the day or just having a few heavy showers here and there? And what about the flooding in Bangkok, has it improved?
We’re also wondering if Pattaya is worth visiting at the moment. Can you still enjoy the beach and go swimming, or is the weather and sea too rough? We’re travelling with our young daughter, so we’d rather not spend several days stuck inside because of the rain.
We don’t need perfect sunshine every day, just decent enough weather to get out, eat, walk around and enjoy ourselves.
Would you go to Pattaya for a few days right now, or just stay in Bangkok?

I’m arriving on December 20 at 7:15 p.m., and my next flight departs at 9:45 p.m. Do I need to go through immigration, or can I stay airside?

Edit: I don’t require a visa and I only have a hand carry.

Applied my TDAC on Sunday and i fly in Wednesday
While applying it said it’s completed but i haven’t received any email saying it’s confirmed. Will I get it ? Or should i re apply ? Or how long is this process today is monday mrng for me now btw.

Hello

So me and my dad are wanting to explore Thailand over Christmas and into new year for roughly 21 to 24 days starting 16th December.

We did initially want to just book flights, and the first couple of days and wing the rest and go with the flow but sounds like over Christmas, high season so too risky, is that right?

We’re not so worried about boujee hotels and more there to explore and experience Thai culture etc, and wont be drinking

We did look at travel groups that plan it all out but there wanting over £ 4000just breakfast , all 4-5star hotels, but yeah bit expensive that .. wanted to do it on the cheap to go Aus next year 2500 to 3k all in each ££

So we looked at booking it ourselves but it seems such hard work or are we just overlooking it?

Any advice? How would you plan 23 days in Thailand landing in Phuket and flying out from Bangkok?
How many hotels would you book up and what destinations would you go and how long for? Knowing not into drinking etc

I know about 12go Asia for travelling about and probs only wanna spend 3 days in Bangkok etc

Much appreciated for your help Dr

Hey! Me and my girlfriend are heading to Thailand and Malaysia this February. We fly into Chiang Mai and out of Kuala Lumpur, and this is roughly what we've put together:
Chiang Mai (4 nights) → fly to Krabi → Koh Kradan (4 nights) → boat via Lipe to Langkawi, quick flight to Penang (3 nights) → Cameron Highlands (3 nights) → one night in KL before flying home.
We're more into nature, culture, food and a good drinks rather than parties or crowds, so that's kind of why we picked these spots. Not sure if Kradan is the best island for us, or if 3 nights in Cameron is too long.
If you've done something similar, would love to hear what you'd change, and any quiet spots/places you can't miss. Cheers!

I will be coming to Thailand soon and staying for at least 3 months on a multiple entry tourist visa. I previously lived in Thailand for a few years and had bank accounts but since I left in 2022 I'm now hearing that's not possible anymore on a tourist visa. So I'm looking for a way to use QR payments, Visa, etc. I've recently read a bit about the Kbank QR code thing that has been introduced but I also heard there may be better alternatives but I'm not sure if that's specific to Thailand or not. Moreta, Wise, etc. I already have Wise and PayPal and used to use Wise frequently for bank transfers between countries but never for making payments. So I'm essentially looking for the best way to make payments with QR codes and VISA as someone on a tourist visa. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Will my K Plus bank account stay open? I have over B2000 in the account. I could use the app until I bought a new iPhone last week. As of last week, it was still open. I have been depositing B1000 every six months using my Wise account. My wife and I plan to move to Thailand in three years.

Hey! We are at Phuket and we have a few days here and we're planning to do some island hopping. One day will be spent exploring the Phi Phi Islands, and for another day, we want to take a full-day tour.

We're looking at these three options:

1. James Bond, Phang Nga Bay, and Hong Island,
2. Coral and Racha Islands,
3. the Similan Islands.

Which one do you think is absolutely worth doing? Also, could you rank them and let us know the best times to leave? I assume leaving early is best to beat the crowds!

I have my whole plan sorted: hanging out with friends, solo days as well. But I have 13th October empty. Any other traveller who'd like to hangout? We can decide plan on the go.

I would love to get your opinions/ advice on my packing list for a month in Thailand (November 2026). Everyone says to bring way less than you think so please let me know if I’m overpacking or missing anything essential !

In my bag is:
- 1x sunscreen
- 1x face cream
- 1x deodorant
- 1x razor +extra blades
- bandaids + meds
- Oral hygiene
- 4x headbands, hairbrush, hair ties
- Tampons
- Chargers + portable backup
- Eye mask + ear plugs
- 2x headphones
- Journal + pen
- Wallet w/ debit, credit cards, and cash
- Passport + photocopies of important documents
- 1x Face towel
- 1x Uniqlo side day bag
- 1x small laundry bag
- contacts
- Camera + extra film
- 1x flowy pants
- 1x linen cover up
- 1x bathing suit + cover up
- 2x cotton t-shirts (1 big for sleep, 1 fitted)
- 3x cotton tanks
- 1x loose sleeping shorts
- 1x biker shorts
- 4x socks
- 11x quick drying undies

This all weighs ~4kg!

Hi all, I need a hotel for 2 nights on Thursday and Friday and will leave bangkok at 7pm on Saturday back to home. Which hotel would you recommend? The banyan tree is around 150 usd a night with breakfast and the Waldorf Astoria around 300 usd but get as well 100 usd credit voucher for food and free breakfast and guaranteed late check out until 4pm.

Would like to treat my wife to one of those spas where the treat the hair/head.

Any good recommendations and reasonable prices in the Bangkok area. I will be staying down near the river area but do not mind coming up to the center area where there may be more affordable and plentiful options to choose from.

Thank you

Hi all, I will staying next week on Friday to Saturday in bangkok and am in doubt in which hotel should I stay? Bangkok S/O hotel or Banyan tree? Which bar is nicer on Friday evening and which pool and breakfast is better?

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?