Your recommendations for a 2-week trip to Thailand (page 2 of 2)

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In Bangkok, is there a neighborhood to prioritize or, on the contrary, avoid for accommodation? For its proximity to the main sights and the wide range of lodging options, I’ve zeroed in on the northern part of the temple district. Several guesthouses near Democracy Monument caught my eye. Is that area okay? Not too close to the Khao San Road partiers?

Thanks! Have a great evening

I like to stay near a pier for the river shuttle boats. Or near a metro station.

Back from Thailand for a good week now, I wanted to thank you all for your advice, which helped us make sense of things and plan a trip that suited us perfectly. A special thanks to you, Agnès, because your experience gave us the confidence to rent a car. That was our main question: should we rent a car and visit the sites along the Gulf of Thailand, like Sam Roi Yot, or take a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani and spend more time in the south? Sam Roi Yot National Park tempted me so much that renting a car became the obvious choice. This park is a wonder!

We loved this trip—it was a magical break before returning to the hectic pace of work. I’ll share more details if I get the energy, but Thailand ticks so many boxes: the warmth and kindness of the Thai people, the countless stunning temples and cultural sites, the abundance of fruit, the food in general, the turquoise sea and sunshine, the affordable prices, and the breathtaking landscapes (though deforestation for rubber and palm trees is taking a toll).

Overtourism is an issue, but not everywhere. There’s also some sleaze, but it’s very localized. Some people like that—we don’t. You just have to know how to avoid it to truly enjoy the country. One evening in Ao Nang was enough (even too much), while two evenings around Klong Muang and Tubkaek weren’t nearly enough. Despite the tourist pressure, we managed to find quiet spots, caves, and temples where we were the only ones, peaceful hotels, and markets where we were the only tourists (so much so that the Thais took photos of *us*!). Our last hotel near Phang Nga, tucked away in the countryside, was a little gem—so peaceful, with wonderful staff.

All this to say, this first trip to Thailand might not be our last.

Glad your trip went well! !😉

That’s really kind of you, and this first feedback sounds very realistic to me.