Help me where should I go in Thailand?

[louisbosco]

@endo theres a chance...

[Denman John]

Koh Chang. Like you, I backpacked through SE Asia/Thailand back in 93 & 95 etc.. My favourite island is Koh Chang and is exactly what you are looking for. It’s in the south east and on the border with Cambodia. It’s a bit off the beaten path as most people head south and miss this area. I think 70% of the island is a national park with lots of hiking trails and waterfalls. Amazing beaches and accommodations the suite any budget. Delicious food as you would expect. My youngest son was there last year and loved it. Easy to rent scooters when you are there to get around. I didn’t go snorkeling when I was there but you can easily look that up. Great chill vibe and the local herb is fine. Highly recommend.

If going south, I prefer the islands on the gulf side. Koh Pha Ngan was fun and stayed at Bottle beach for a couple of weeks in my mid twenties. Magical times. My oldest son was there just after Covid and had a great time (as any 19 year old would). Definitely a younger crowd. Koh Tao is also nice and the ferry ride is an adventure within itself! I went to Kao San Road in Bangkok last year and it’s nothing like the 90’s. Travelling around Thailand is the 90’s was a special time. You’ll notice a lot of changes.

@T4920 What are your sagely recommendations?

Living on a small island, I’m going travelling to get off the islands Too bad about Pai. It’s a beautiful part of the country. I’ll check with the locals and try to find out how bad it actually is when I am there in January. After Nepal, I’ll be meeting my wife in Thailand and have a couple of weeks to play. So far we have 2 nights booked in Chiang Mai and 4 nights in Pai. We might go back to CM after and use it as a base and explore from there? We’ll figure it out. I’m sure you and Mrs E will have an amazing time wherever you end up. I don’t know where or when, but someday we’ll meet up in person and have a good chinwag. Keep us in the loop on what you eventually decide and am already looking forward to the pics and stories!