This Thailand travel guide will show you
12 fun things to do in Thailand, hitting
up the province and islands in the south
of Thailand, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai.
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First, let's head the south of Thailand to the province Krabi.
Krabi is a quieter version of Phuket.
The particular town we're looking at is
Ao Nang, known for its limestone islands
and this spectacular view. You can get a
four island tour for 800 to a thousand
bhat on these longtail boats; however,
it's been said by many travelers to be
an unpleasantly rushed experience.
If you're coming to Thailand to vacation,
take this fun alternative. A pirate boat tour!
Yes, you heard that right!
I sailed on this pirate ship to all
limestone islands poda, si, chicken and
more. We snorkelled, jumped off the
rooftop and witnessed a stunning sunset.
From Krabi I headed to Phuket, although
you'll find that most people go from
Phuket to Krabi or just choose one. To
get around the south of Thailand it's a
combination of ferries, speedboats, or vans. I just booked a transfer combination at a
local tour stand and I explain more
in this vlog about the transportation methods.
Phuket is a province with some of
Thailand's most popular beaches. It's
also known to be quite the party town.
Bangla Road is where the music's at and
you really get a feel of that crazy
nightlife that ensues here. You'll find
people offering cheap shots, interesting
shows, and all kinds of random lively
festivities. My friends and I went to
this club based off of a locals
recommendation and had a blast. Sometimes a night out with friends is
much needed.
While you can lay on the beach
in Phuket, I'd recommend taking a day
trip to koh phi phi. If you can I'd just stay
on Koh Phi Phi for a few days. Phi Phi Islands
are filled with towering cliffs, soft
sand, and lush landscapes.
Some destinations to see are Maya Bay, get there before everyone,
and this stunning lagoon.
The islands Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and Koh Tao are known to be great for
diving. I didn't get a chance to do that
but if you go, get your dive on!
From Phuket I headed to Koh Pha Ngan to try and
catch the crazy full moon party. Now the
journey from Phuket to Southeast
Thailand can be a bit rough. I took a
five to six hour bus ride, then a
two-hour ferry, to get to Koh Pha Ngan. But
what greeted me was a wild night.
The Full Moon Party is one of those things
you should experience just once and
probably wouldn't want to go back again.
It's an all-night beach party with
everyone in neon and buckets of alcohol.
DJs, people everywhere, it's crazy! It happens once a month but gives you a
lasting hangover.
Honestly I'm more of a grandma so I
prefer something like number five. If you
have time I really recommend living on
an island for a few days, especially
Koh Phangan because it's got a
co-working space you need to get work
done and some great street food.
Rent a scooter, go waterfall exploring or just
lounge out at these hotels by the beach.
It's the ultimate relaxation and my
definition of fun.
Now let's head over to
Bangkok. There's a vast amount of things
to do in Bangkok but for me this time it
was more of a layover city. Although one
thing that stood out to me were the
markets in Bangkok. Chatuchak is the
largest market in Bangkok but I found a
gem at the Ratchada Train Market. They had
all kinds of food from bizarre bugs
to all the most delicious Thai dishes.
There's even cheap and trendy clothes to
buy with live music all night. I felt
this was manageable enjoyable and
actually kind of a perfect place for a
date night or casual outing with friends.
For a more local and authentic market
check out Rachawat. You can find food
here cheaper and even more delicious
than you would in Chinatown. I think the
foodies will particularly enjoy this market.
While there are budget flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, if you want
to save the cost of a night of
accommodation and experience something
different other than a plane...take the
sleeper train. The sleeper train takes
about 14 hours to ride from Bangkok to
Chiang Mai and vice versa.
But it usually leaves at night and arrive in the morning in the next city so it
doesn't feel that long. Honestly it was so
much fun and felt like a first-class experience.
Chiang Mai is really a cultural
and religious hub for Thailand. When you
arrive you've got to visit its majestic
Buddhist temples. In the center of Chiang Mai
is Wat Chedi Luang and you got to
see its massive pagoda for yourself. You
also cannot miss the Monk Chat. Monk
Chat is an opportunity for young monks
to practice your English and for our
visitors to learn about life in the
temple, Buddhism, and more.
Another popular temple is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and I apologize for the pronunciation.
The sacred temple overlooks the city of
Chiang Mai. It's the perfect place to
catch a view of a city.
One important thing to note as a
traveler in Thailand or any parts of
Southeast Asia is that riding an
elephant is actually harmful to these
beautiful animals. An alternative is
visiting an elephant sanctuary. Here you
can spend a whole day with the elephant,
feed them, bathe them, and watch them
interact in nature. I really recommend
you watch this vlog on the elephant
sanctuary experience. It's one of my
absolute favorite and it'll have you
booking a ticket to Thailand as soon as
possible.
If you didn't get enough market time in Bangkok, head
over to the Sunday night market or walking
street in Chiang Mai. This market every Sunday is filled with
local thai goods, delicious food, and an ample
amount of art in both performances and
crafts. It's the perfect way to
experience the crowded and exciting
market life of Thailand.
Now if you're
looking for a weekend getaway somewhere
close to Chiang Mai, Pai is a small town
in northern Thailand that's near the
Myanmar border. This is really the place
to go to get some peace and tranquility.
It's lush parameters and waterfalls will
have you feel at peace.
Thank you so much for watching this travel guide on 12 fun things to do in Thailand. I've only
scratched the surface of all the amazing
things you can do here but I hope it
gave you some ideas of what stunning
landscapes and fun experiences you can
have here. My advice is to eat as much
street food as you can, meet locals, and
embrace this beautiful country. And if
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