I love to see the countryside and to meet the ordinary common people. What is the best scenic place or island to see, and what is the most preferred means of transport. I shall also love to travel by train.
I hate touts, hagglers, though I love to compare prices while buying. I shall also like you to tell me about budget family hotels within walking distance to disembarkation points.
Also let me know a historic place or monument in Thailand or neighbouring country.
Thanks for help!
2007-10-31 23:36:46 · 6 answers · asked by jillybilly 5 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Go to Issan - the north east part of Thailand. Life is simple, cheap and you can get nearly everywhere on provincial buses and they are dirt cheap. In most moderately large towns in the northeast (Roi Et, Sakon Nakorn, Mukdahan, for example) a room in a nice clean simple hotel will cost about $10 USD a night. Food can be had for a couple of bucks a day - simple stuff like chicken and rice or som tam. Another place to go is in the South. Not in Yala or Patani but Songkla and north. Songkla is a great little town - clean, cheap, right on the ocean. The far south is a bit dangerous with the Islamic unrest but north of Songkla is great. Trains go all over and if you can't get there by train, take a bus.
The islands tend to be over-developed and touristy. Ko Samui 15 years ago was great - now it's just a mafia run tourist trap with overpriced hotels, lousy food and touts galore.
Phuket could be OK if you stay away from the west coast - avoid Patong - another sex tourist destination. Phuket town, on the south east coast is far better. And cheaper and more Thai.
Have fun!
2007-10-31 23:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would also recommend going to Chiang Mai, I lived there for three months and its one of the greatest places in the world! It has conveniences for travelers, but not the complete westernization you see in Bangkok. It's possible to go to places and restaurants around the city and meet ordinary friendly Thai people. There are many temples to see there. I would recommend staying at the Suan Doi House near the university. You can travel from Chiang Mai by train should you desire. I believe I left Chiang Mai at 6 pm and arrived in Bangkok the next day in the late morning.
As for the south, I stayed a week at Ko Samet on Ao Wai (that's the name of the beach). It was quiet and had mostly Thai vacationers. It didn't have the spectacular views of the deep south, but still a beautiful beach vacation and very relaxing.
2007-11-01 18:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by missjess34 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thailand is a fantastic place... it depends what you are into really. If you can handle tourists and like scenery I would reccomend a couple of places near Krabi... Ao Nang is one of the nicest places I have visited. They have ok diving and fantastic scenery. You can catch a boat to Rehleigh beach and it is pretty stunning.
If you are into more cultural things Chiang Mai in the north is quite good value. There are some nice little places, like Pai, that are interesting, and the sleezy tourism is very low key.
There are an awful lot of people who try to rip you off in Thailand, especially in Bankok, so just expect it to happen alot and don't trustanyone who says something dodgy - you will get used to it really fast.
Have a fantastic trip! I am hoping to go in January :P
2007-11-01 01:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
if u still have enough time...try to arrange a tour to damnoensaduak to see the original floating market in thailand.. its less than 2hrs travel by coach from bangkok (we have it arranged from the travel desk counter of our hotel).
within that area also, u can try the elephant ride if u feel like it... visit the rose garden, the snake farm and a little farther there is an elephant show.....
or travel down to pattaya which is more than 2hrs travel by coach. attractions.... the countryside scenery, nooch garden, several temples, elephant show/ride, snake farm and girly bars...
just always be extra cautious on getting around thailand :=) i was there 3weeks ago and i was unexpectedly awed by the beauty and charm of thailand... two thumbs up for their tourism program!
2007-11-01 22:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by nhez888 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never been there but when you go and come back fill me in on all the good things you did..Have a great trip..
2007-11-01 02:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by robin r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about Thailand very much i have never been there though i had been to Mauritius and it is a heaven place.
anyways have a great holiday and have fun.
2007-11-02 01:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋