Help me where should I go in Thailand?
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Have you been to Thailand recently?
Mrs E and I have booked flights for end of Feb to mid March 2026. I've been there in '94 and '98, but not since. Then, mainly in Bangkok and Kanchanaburi, on Koh Tao and Koh Phangan as well as in the Krabi area (Rai Leh). Things have probably changed a lot.
We're planning a mix of nature (hiking, motorbiking, rafting) in the first week and then about two weeks of hanging out on the beach (snorkeling, diving, etc.).
For the first part the initial plan was to go to Pai, but the North doesn't seem suitable that time of the year due to the burning season. Do you have any other suggestions for an area with good opportunities for outdoor activities?
For the second part I was very happy with the places I mentioned above when I was there in the 90s, as they were still pretty much remote. But where to go now to enjoy a relaxed beach life? By that I mean small accomodation compounds, relaxed people, good local food for reasonable prices, nice reefs for snorkeling.
Please share your knowledge. I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.
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I used to live in Bangkok and always recommend at least two days there as the city just gets better and better each year. Stay away from Phuket, Phi Phi and Koh Samui as over commercialised and ruined by Chinese and trust fund kids. Also Hua Hin and Pattaya are a no for me. Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta and Koh Tao for the beaches.
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Yes, but the burning season should be awful then.
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rayong was pretty decent.. small town and quiet and kinda easy to drive to, from Bangkok.
really liked it when I drove down to meet G&P, the one year pronto denim carnival was cancelled..
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cool, thanks @louisbosco will check
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