How to Travel Thailand

  • There are three parts of Thailand: Bangkok, the islands, the North
  • Bangkok: motorcycle taxi, cooking class, sky bar
    • pack lightly because there is a lot of cheap clothing available
    • parties: Khaosan Road (drink from buckets)
    • Ghost Tower (50 story building that went down during the recession, visit for sunset)
  • South to the Islands: take the sleeper train (cheap) or the plane
  • The islands have two main parts.
  • Left side:
    • couples or relaxation
    • 4 island tour for just $30
    • Koh Phi Phi:
      • stunning island
      • fire dancers
      • questionable alcohol from bucket
      • Maya Bay
    • Phuket: better for resorts or spas and not for exploring
  • Right side:
    • Koh Phangan (biggest party island)
      • full moon party (June 21st)
    • skip Koh Samui (resorts)
    • Koh Tao (has great nightlife, views, activities, shopping, watch Muay Thai).
  • North Side (take sleeper train to Chiang Mai)
    • culture
    • amazing elephant sanctuary
    • scooter or bus to Pai (amazing roads)
    • Tham Lod Cave (feed the fish)
    • Go into Pai
    • Go to the Pai Canyon for sunset
    • White Buddha
    • Go back to Bangkok