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Traveling to Thailand for the first time? Let me explain in detail what you can visit in two weeks there and how much it would cost you!🐒🇹🇭
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items Geographically, the south is divided into two coasts (west and east) separated by land. This is crucial for planning as they experience different monsoon (rainy) seasons.
🌊 West Coast (Andaman Sea) This side is known for the most dramatic scenery w...
Map
Sections
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Bangkok
Phuket
Krabi
Phi phi islands
Bangkok
Where to stay?🏡 🏙️
A combination of luxury and easy logistics In Bangkok, you want to be close to the BTS (Skytrain) or MRT (Metro) stations so you don't waste hours in rush hour traffic.
Sukhumvit (Recommendation): The modern center of Bangkok ...
This is not just a single building, but a vast, walled complex of beautiful palaces, courtyards, and temples that has served as the official residence of Thai kings since 1782. Although the king lives elsewhere today, the palace is still used for off...
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
This is one of the oldest and largest temple complexes in Bangkok, located just behind the Grand Palace.
The main attraction is a giant reclining Buddha statue, symbolizing his entry into Nirvana (the end of the cycle of rebirth). The statue is 46 m...
Wat Pho
Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, this temple has a completely different silhouette and energy than the others. It is named after Aruna, the Indian god of dawn.
It is recognizable by its central tower (prang) which is over 70 meters...
Wat Arun
Chinatown in Bangkok is one of the largest in the world. It was founded at the end of the 18th century when the Chinese community moved to this area.
During the day: It's a bustling business district, full of gold, Chinese medicine, tea shops and na...
Chinatown Bangkok (Yaowarat)
This is the complete opposite of temples - a symbol of modern, futuristic Bangkok. The building has the recognizable shape of a "pixelated" or "unfinished" skyscraper and is one of the tallest in the city (314 meters).
At the very top (78th floor) t...
King Power Mahanakhon (SkyWalk)
Driving the canals of Bangkok (Long-tail boat) Map: Directly at the piers (eg Sathorn Pier or Tha Chang Pier). Bargaining is a must here! Pier workers will always offer you an unrealistically high price at the beginning (eg 2,500 THB), feel free to s...
Long tail
This is Bangkok's central park. It is best visited early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when locals come to practice tai chi, go for a run, or do yoga. In addition to beautiful lakes, palm trees, and pathways, the park's main attraction is ...
Lumphini Park
Weekend Market (Only if you are there on Saturday/Sunday) This is not a mall, but the largest outdoor market in the world. There are over 15,000 stands divided by zones. Even if you don't plan on shopping, this is a culture shock and an attraction in...
Chatuchak Weekend Market
That distinctive, massive white neoclassical staircase leads directly to the Sirocco restaurant and rooftop bar. It's where Phil (Bradley Cooper) calls Stu's fiancee to tell her they've lost her brother Teddy and have no idea where he is.
Sirocco
It's that brightly lit street with red lanterns and clubs where the crew in the movie look for their missing friend Teddy. In reality, it is one of the three most famous "red light" zones in Bangkok. It is very safe to walk around and see that bizarr...
Soi Cowboy
It is the epicenter of street life, full of music, foot massage parlors right on the sidewalk, and street food where the bravest can even try fried scorpions.
Khao San Road
ICONSIAM is a huge, amazingly designed riverside shopping mall that merges top-tier Thai street food on the ground floor with stunning views from its riverfront terrace. The shopping experience is incredible, offering nine floors of everything from h...
Iconsiam
Siam Paragon is a legendary, ultra-popular mall right in the heart of Bangkok, famous for its massive food hall, huge aquarium, and top-tier central location. The shopping here is top-notch, featuring high-street favorites alongside elite luxury flag...
Siam Paragon-Bangkok Luxury Shopping Mall
Phuket
Where to stay?🏡
Patong Beach: Center of all events, nightlife (Bangla Road) and restaurants. If you want everything to be within walking distance and you like crowds, this is the base.
Karon or Kata Beach (Recommended): Located just south of Pato...
The beaches are beautiful and long, with white sand and clear water. There is an abundance of excellent restaurants, beach bars, massage parlors, and shops. Everything is within easy reach, and the evening atmosphere is pleasant and romantic, without...
Kata Beach
right next to Kata beach, everything as it is on it
Karon Beach
The epicenter of madness and fun Patong is the most famous, noisy and commercial place on the island. There is the famous Bangla Road - a street that closes to traffic in the evening and becomes a wild zone of clubs, bars, neon lights and street ente...
Patong Beach
Much more refined and calm. Here you can find luxury resorts, private villas and modern beach clubs where you can enjoy cocktails with soft music and the sunset. The beaches are beautiful and significantly less crowded.
Kamala Beach
Same as Kamala
Surin Beach
One of the most important and noticeable sights in Phuket. It is a huge, 45-meter tall white marble Buddha statue that sits atop Nakkerd Hill. The view from here of the entire island and bays is breathtaking.
The Big Buddha, Phuket
The largest and most beautiful Buddhist temple in Phuket. The complex is beautifully decorated, and locals come there to pray and light firecrackers in special ovens to thank for answered prayers.
Wat Chalong
It is located on the eastern side of the island (far from the beaches) and is a cultural refreshment. The streets are full of colorful, colonial buildings in the "Sino-Portuguese" style, beautiful cafes, graffiti and art galleries. A fantastic and ch...
Phuket Old Town
A place from where you can perfectly see three beautiful beaches (Kata Noi, Kata and Karon) that form the shape of a crescent moon. Definitely a location for the perfect photo.
Karon Viewpoint Phuket
Excursion to Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island How to book an excursion? 1. Through local street agencies (the most common and cheapest way) As soon as you set foot on Phuket (especially in the Kata, Karon or Patong beach areas), you will see small...
Khao Phing Kan one day trip
In addition to it, the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary also has a top reputation. Price: About 2,500 to 2,700 THB per person (about 65 to 70 EUR)
• transportation (a van picks you up from the hotel)
•introduction-lecture, get clothes
•preparation of foo...
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park
Adventure park
•Luge, Zipline, Roller Zipline, Skywalk
• prices:
~ only Hanuman Luge (package of only 2-3 rides) about 24-30€
~ the best option is to take a package that combines eg luge+roller zipline+skywalk around €40-70
Depending on the numb...
Hanuman World Phuket
The most famous spot on all of Phuket to watch the day end🌅
Phromthep Cape
The ticket costs about 1,500 THB (about 38-40 EUR) per person. It is best to book online through apps (Klook or GetYourGuide) because tickets are often cheaper than at the ticket office and include a transfer.
Andamanda Phuket
Located in the underground part of the Central Phuket Floresta mall in Phuket Town itself, it's a great option if you get caught in a tropical downpour in the afternoon.
Practical info: The ticket price is around 800 to 1,000 THB (around 22–26 EUR)....
Aquaria Phuket
Su Wa Na is a luxurious, "fine dining" restaurant and one of the most expensive dining experiences in Phuket. There you don't order from the classic menu (A la carte), but only pre-defined menus of several courses (Set Menus) prepared by top chefs ar...
Su Va Na
If you want to feel the raw energy of the Thai tradition, going to a real muay thai match is an amazing experience, even if you are not an avid martial arts fan. The most famous place for that is the stadium in the very center of Patong.
Bangla Boxing Stadium | Muay Thai Stadium Tickets
This market is held exclusively on Sunday evenings in Old Phuket Town and is considered the best night market on the whole island. An entire street with beautiful, colorful, colonial buildings is closed to traffic and turned into a festival zone.
Sunday Walking Street Market (Lard Yai) in Old Phuket Town
Although at first glance it sounds exotic and attractive as it offers coffee and photo opportunities with lionesses, The Glass House Lion Cafe in Phuket hides a very dark and troubled side.
The glass house lion cafe
🔥 Fire Show The show takes place right on the sand in front of the club, usually at dinner time when it gets dark. Time: Usually starts around 19:30 or 20:00. Local performers perform amazing tricks with fire flames, spin chains with fire and make g...
Nomad Beach Club Phuket
One of the oldest and most professional ATV operators on the island, with tracks a little further inland and north of Phuket. Vibe and trail: Their focus is true adventure through nature. The paths lead through dense rubber forests, over streams and ...
Phuket ATV Tour Co.,Ltd or ATV Phuket
The most famous and by far the best tour is the "7 Islands Jet Ski Tour" which departs from the east coast of Phuket. You do not drive alone, but the whole group follows a professional guide who drives at the head of the column. The tour lasts about ...
7 Islands Jet Ski Tour Phuket
🐅 How does the concept work? Unlike a classic zoo where you see animals from afar, in Tiger Park you enter directly into a cage (lock) with a tiger accompanied by a guard. Choosing the size: At the ticket office, you choose which size of tiger you w...
Tiger Park Phuket
Krabi
Where to stay?🏡
Ao Nang (Absolutely recommended): The main tourist spot. The beach is long, there is a night market, hundreds of restaurants and, most importantly, there are blue houses where you rent longtail boats to Koh Hong or Raleigh. Logistic...
Although located on land, Raleigh is completely cut off from the rest of the world by its massive mountains. It can only be reached by longtail boat, most often from Ao Nang beach (the ride takes 10 minutes and costs about 100 THB).
Railay Beach
The 1,260-step challenge: To reach the top of this massive rock where the giant golden Buddha is located, you have to climb exactly 1,260 very steep and high steps. The climb is strenuous and requires serious fitness (and plenty of water!).
Reward: ...
Wat Tham Suea
Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot): A natural pool with crystal clear, mineral water that has an incredible emerald-green color due to specific limestone sediments. The water is pleasant and refreshing for swimming, and you can walk to the pool about a kilome...
Emerald Pool
If you want a magical and peaceful experience in nature without engine noise, this is one of the best kayaking locations in all of Thailand. Your guide leads you through narrow canyons and massive limestone caves, where you paddle through calm water ...
Ao Thalane mangrove kayaking
It is very clean, modern and organized. The market is semi-open, with a large central area with tables where live music plays (acoustic gigs, foreign and Thai hits).
Night market place Krabi
•a private hill turned into a beautiful eco-tourism spot
• the ascent takes only 10 to 15 minutes of easy walking through nature
• it is best to come early in the morning (around 06:00-06:30) for sunrise
• there is a small cafe where you can have ...
Din Daeng Doi
🚤 Trip "4 Islands" (4 Islands) by traditional boat
This is an iconic, must-see boat tour when in Krabi. It can be taken via Klook or directly at Ao Nang Beach, and takes you to four beautiful islands in the bay:
Koh Poda: A postcard island with a ...
4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch
The path takes you from the public beach of Ao Nang to the hidden, beautiful beach of the Centara Grand Hotel (Pai Plong Beach) in just 10 minutes' walk, where you can swim and enjoy the sunset.
Monkey Trail, Ao Nang
The path takes you from the public beach of Ao Nang to the hidden, beautiful beach of the Centara Grand Hotel (Pai Plong Beach) in just 10 minutes' walk, where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. Build a kayak on the spot, paddle upstream through the ...
Klong Root (Clear Water Canal)
If you want less crowds on the beaches than on the classic 4-island tour, Hong Islands is a premium option by boat from Krabi. The main asset: Inside the main island of Koh Hong there is a hidden lagoon, which the boat enters through a narrow passage...
Hong Islands, Emerald Lagoon & 360° Viewpoint Day Tour
This is one of the most photographed beaches in the world and an absolute classic of Krabi. It is located on the Rayleigh Peninsula (reachable by longtail boat in 10 minutes).
The main asset: At the very end of the beach there is a huge rock hanging...
Phra Nang Cave Beach
It is located right next to Ao Nang, separated by only one small hill (by the Monkey Trail).
Vibe: It's much calmer and more spacious than Ao Nang. There are not so many anchored longtail boats, so it is much better for clean swimming and relaxing ...
Noppharat Thara Beach
It is on the same peninsula as Rayleigh (between Ao Nang and Rayleigh), and is also only accessible by boat or a bit of a strenuous hike through the jungle.
Vibe: Totally alternative, "hippie" and relaxed vibe. Backpackers, artists and professional...
Tonsai Beach
It is located north of Ao Nang (on the way to Tubkaek Beach) and is considered one of the cleanest beaches in the region.
Vibe: Extremely calm, elegant and exclusive. There is no noise, street vendors or crowds here, because the beach is mostly dom...
Klong Muang Beach
Phi phi islands
Where to stay?🏡
Tonsai Village / Loch Dalum (Recommended for first time visit): It is a narrow sandbank in the center of the action. If you stay here, everything is within a 5-minute walk - restaurants, and the pier from where you catch that privat...
The most famous beach in the world!🏝️
Since the ecosystem was destroyed by mass tourism, the state introduced strict rules. Boats are no longer allowed to enter the bay directly, but leave you at the dock at the back of the island, from where you wa...
Maya Bay
This is the iconic point on the main island (Phi Phi Don) from which all those recognizable panoramic pictures are taken.
Vibe: The view from above shows the incredible natural shape of the island - two massive mountains joined by a thin sand bar o...
Phi phi Viewpoints 1 2 3
It is located on the main island of Phi Phi Don, but is hidden behind rocks, so it can be reached either by renting a kayak from Loh Dalum Beach (about 20 minutes of paddling) or by longtail boat.
Vibe: A small, narrow beach with crystal clear wate...
Monkey Beach
Blacktip reef sharks regularly swim here. They reach a length of about 1 to 1.5 meters, but are completely harmless to humans and feed on small fish. If you go snorkeling early in the morning, the chances of swimming right above them are huge.
How ...
Blacktip Reef Shark Point
It is also located on the island of Phi Phi Leh (near Maya Bay) and is visited as part of the same boat tour.
Here the ships stop in the middle of the lagoon, the music is turned up, and the tourists jump from the roofs of the ships straight into th...
Pileh Lagoon and swimming with turtles🧜🏽♀️
The center of daytime entertainment and nightlife
• the water here is extremely shallow and warm, and the beach is full of cafes, music and places where you can rent a kayak (from here you can paddle to Monkey Beach)
• night parties and fire shows ...
Loh Dalum Beach
Unspoiled tropical paradise
• it can only be reached by longtail boat (about 30 minutes' drive)
•looks like a small deserted island from the movies
•coral reef around it (bring a diving mask)
Bamboo Island (Phi Phi)
You will see this cave from the boat on the way to Maya Bay (located on the island of Phi Phi Leh). Boats here always slow down for tourists to take pictures, although entry inside is prohibited.
Interesting: The cave got its name from the prehisto...
Viking Cave
It is much quieter than the main beaches. It's perfect for couples who want to rent a kayak, paddle out to it and have a semi-private beach with superb snorkeling and a beautiful rock formation jutting out of the water (Camel Rock).
Nui Beach
A long, semi-wild beach with a thick row of coconut palms that provide natural shade. There are no big hotels or hundreds of boats here. The water is clean, deep and perfect for a real swim. You can take a longtail taxi from the village, but it's muc...
Loh Moo Dee Beach
Such a narrow passage between the rocks that it is easy to miss by boat. Once inside, a miniature, hidden lagoon opens up with a tiny beach at the end. Around you are vertical rocks hundreds of meters high.
Wang Long Bay
A long beach with beautiful fine white sand and clear sea (unlike the shallow Loch Dallum, here the water is immediately deep and perfect for swimming)
Long Beach Koh Phi Phi