A (slightly belated) Thailand trip report (page 3 of 3)

hi, So glad these photos are helping you wait! 🙂 have a great trip Fabienne

Your info seems a bit outdated too, I think. I passed through Prachuap less than two weeks ago. Arriving on a Sunday, I wondered if the night market was on every night. The locals and the open-air masseuses confirmed: it was there every evening.

I can also confirm that the weekend market isn’t the same on other days of the week. Besides, I don’t see why I shouldn’t mention my memories from less than three years ago when others regularly share theirs from 10 years back. I’d suggest avoiding negative comebacks. If done systematically, this approach can come off as a bit too pushy and doesn’t exactly make for a great impression.

Hi Fabienne, Thanks for your amazing Thailand recap (you really inspired me and gave me the confidence to believe I could do this trip on my own with the forum’s help, of course!). I’m planning a family Christmas in this beautiful country. We only have 15 days, so if you had to "sacrifice" 6 nights from your itinerary—which matches what I’d love to see—what would you cut? Thanks again, Have a great Sunday

Hi Catherine,

So glad this little recap inspired you for your next trip! I can’t tell you what you should or shouldn’t do—it really depends on everyone’s tastes. The advice I’d give for a 2-week trip is to either visit Bangkok and the north (the route up to Chiang Mai and beyond) or Bangkok and the south. Our stay lasted just under 3 weeks, and even though we enjoyed Chiang Mai a bit, we were a little frustrated not to have had more time to explore that part of Thailand. That’s why I’d recommend focusing on one region for 2 weeks. I can confirm that you can easily plan your trip from home. There are some great travel journals on this forum about Thailand (mine is pretty modest in comparison… ), so you’ll find all the info you need. Happy planning, fabienne

Totally agree with you: don’t try to do too much! BANGKOK for three days, then train to AYUTTHAYA or SUKHOTHAI, then CHIANG MAI by AIR ASIA flight. For the beaches in the SOUTH, I’d avoid PHUKET, but not PHANG NGA Bay or, even better, KHAO SOK. Check out KRABI (you can land at SURAT THANI). Also KOH PHANGAN. I’d avoid KOH PHI PHI too. KOH LANTA is okay, but it’s packed with tourists and overrun with concrete and hotels—but to each their own! Gerard

Hello,

A really nice travel journal for a really enjoyable holiday.

A route a bit off the tourist highways—well done! You discovered a more authentic Thailand.

I hope this trip brought you as much pleasure as I had reading your journal.

Thanks for posting it! 🙂

hi,

Thanks for this lovely post! 🙂 We loved it. I had of course noted quite a few visits before leaving, but I also left room for spontaneity, so we just went with the flow throughout the trip, soaking up the local vibe, and really enjoyed the country and its people in complete peace. It’s so refreshing!! Your posts on the forum were some of the ones that made me want to see for myself what this famous Land of Smiles was all about 🙂. Have a great day, Fabienne

Thanks, Fabienne, for your reply. We’re not really beach people, but what you described about Koh Phaluai really appealed to me (Lake Cheaw Larn isn’t too far away and has caught my attention). I’m continuing my research on the north to find a quiet spot with excursions and treks. I’ll be back on the forum later for feedback on our itinerary. Best regards,

Passing through the city last Friday I’ll leave you to spot the 7 differences, and I did confirm that the market is only by the seaside on Fridays and Saturdays. During the week, it’s just a snack spot.

Thanks for this travel journal and those picturesque photos, Fabienne! I’m really keen to discover Thailand myself—maybe in 2019!

hi,

Thanks for your message. I hope you get the chance to discover this country—it’s totally worth the trip! 🙂 Fabienne

Passing through the city last Friday I’ll leave you with the game of 7 differences—I got confirmation that the market is only by the seaside on Fridays and Saturdays. During the week, it’s just a snack spot.

Hi, I can confirm that the big weekend market is still on Fridays and Saturdays.