Thailand Travel Guides for Solo Travelers

Thailand, was once a heaven for travelers who love to discover, nowadays becomes one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia for all tourists, especially for backpackers.

There are some famous travel destinations in Thailand where all satisfy tourists’ demands: exploring trip, backpacking trip, leisure trip, chilling-out trip.

Before making decision about the place you are going to visit in Thailand, you need make sure what kind of trip you want. If you love to explore wild nature and go sightseeing, Koh Phi Phi or Phuket is one of good choice. If you love to get knowledge of history, taste Thailand cuisine, visit temples, Bangkok or Chiang Mai is a better choice.

Now, let us help you to choose some destination which matches your need for Thailand trip!

Where to travel in Thailand if…

– You want to research for culture, history and religion: Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Ayathuya
– You just want to have a vacation/ holiday: Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Patong
–  You want to get lost in/ explore nature: Khao Sok National Park, trekking in northern Thailand (from Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai), Erawan National Park, Khao Yai National Park
– You want to taste delicious Thailand dishes or party: Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang (Lonely Beach), Pai, Koh Phi Phi
–  You want to take a rest: Mae Hong Son region, Chiang Dao, Kanchanaburi, Koh Lanta, Koh Chiang archipelago

Thailand is a good country to both explore and relax. It’s a good idea to travel to the Northern Thailand first where you will discover culture and nature. It is considered that tourists should get some knowledge of culture as well as get lost in nature in Thailand before going to the beautiful beaches in order to sunbath, swim and have parties only.

The most famous and ideal destination in the North of Thailand is Chiang Mai. From Chiang Mai, it’s also convenient and easy for you to move to other places in the North, such as Pai, Mae Hong Son or Chiang Rai.

The weather in Northern Thailand is quite good and ideal for tourists to explore: cool, fresh air and easygoing atmosphere. It’s more convenient for you to visit the main city of the north is Chiang Mai, then start your journey of discovering other areas.

Chiang Mai is famous of Yee Peng Festival, also called Yi Peng. This is the most famous biggest festival here. Yee Peng is known as lantern festival which is celebrated on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month every year, normally in November. But the day of festival will be different every year. Yee Peng can last couple days. During the festival, there are thousands of brightly lit lanterns rising into the night’s sky of Chiang Mai.

From Chiang Mai, you can visit a small town called Pai which is located in the North of Chiang Mai. It may take 3 hours from Chiang Mai to Pai. Come to Pai, you will have chances to get experiences of hot springs, and waterfalls. The rural landscape is so beautiful!

In the Northwest of Chiang Mai is the least populous region of Thailand, Mae Hong Son province. If you dare to take a risk, you could try riding a motorbike from Mae Hong Son through tranquil backwaters to stop at Pai or Chiang Mai.

In the Northeast, Chiang Rai is a worth place to check in. There is a nice mountainous view. You also can visit Lao from Chiang Rai.

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is the most well-known destination for tourists to discover Thailand cuisine, tradition and architect. Besides Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are archaeological sites worth for discovering. There are many crumbled remains of ancient Buddhist temples.

The small riverside city of Kanchanaburi, located 120 km from Bangkok, is one place you should visit. There is a famous railway bridge that was the start of the infamous World War II Death Railway to Burma. Come to this riverside city, you should visit to historical sites, museums about the railway, waterfalls, and Sai Yok National Park.

The South of Thailand is famous of beautiful beaches and islands. Among them, Phuket is the most well-known, especially for solo travelers.

In addition, Ao Nang beach, Khao Sok National Park as well as Koh Lanta Island, Koh Lipe Island or Koh Kradan Island is good destinations.

 For someone who wants to spend a high luxurious trip, Koh Samui is the best choice. There is an airport and mostly luxurious resorts in Koh Samui.
Besides, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are more popular with backpackers and scuba divers.

It’s easy for travelers to find cheap flight tickets from over the world to Bangkok/ Chiang Mai/ Phuket, Thailand.

Normally, flight tickets to Bangkok cost cheaper than to other provinces. However, you can take some bus or join some tour group to discover Thailand from Bangkok.

Thailand invites various accommodations for any budgets, types or needs of tourists, from wild cheap huts or small hotel, even dorms to 5-star luxury resorts.

If you want to take reservation before getting Thailand, you can easily find and book some hotel on websites or by travel applications.

If you don’t have any plan for Thailand trip when you get here, don’t mind asking for receptionists of your staying place; or visit some tour offices around your location.

There are many tour agencies, from small to big, which can help you out. They might support you on transportation to your desire destinations or provide you A-Z tour package (by train, flight or bus).

Even though Thai people don’t speak English but those ones who work in tourism, can speak English, more or less, enough to understand what travelers want. So don’t worry!

Tourists should keep your belongings secure when travelling, not only in Thailand, but also other countries.

When you buy something or use some services, especially taxi/ grab, remember to bargain with sellers/ driver.

Considered as a country with low cost travelling for tourists, Thailand tourism invites people around the world to discover with many options. If you are a solo travel with low budget, don’t worry about exploring here. You can easy to find some local hostels with cheap price to stay, food vendors or restaurants with low costs where server good local cuisine.

The center and the north of Thailand are the cheapest and the south is more expensive. Things also depend on location and season.

Rainy season in Thailand is different between areas. Take note information below and make a Thailand trip if you don’t want to get experiences in rainy days here.

West coast: May to October

East coast: September to December

The high season in Thailand is from December to next February. Costs may be higher but the weather is almost perfect for travelling.