Want to Visit Southeast Asia

Thailand

Duration 12 days Cost ~EUR 1,800 for two Season November-February (Cool and Dry Season) Currency THB (Thai Baht) USD 1 USD = 33.5 THB Lang Thai

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

— Anonymous

Thailand offers golden temples, world-class street food, pristine islands, and ancient ruins — very affordable.

Why I Want to Visit

The perfect balance of adventure and relaxation: temples, jungle canopies, Thai massage, night markets, stunning southern beaches, and rich northern heritage.

Planned Itinerary

Bangkok (3 days) - Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Market, Chinatown street food, Thonburi canals
Chiang Mai (3 days) - Old city temples, Doi Suthep, cooking class, Sunday night market, elephant sanctuary
Krabi (3 days) - Railay Beach, Four Islands, mangrove kayaking, Tiger Cave Temple
Koh Lanta (2 days) - Quiet beaches, snorkeling, charming Old Town
Ayutthaya (1 day) - Ancient Siamese capital ruins and Buddha heads in tree roots

What I’m Most Excited About

Bangkok street food: som tum, mango sticky rice, boat noodles
Sunrise from Doi Suthep temple over misty mountains
Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai
Turquoise Andaman Sea waters and Krabi kayaking

Where to Eat

Jay Fai (Bangkok) — Michelin-starred street stall famous for wok-fried crab omelette. ~THB 500-1,500. 📍 Maps
Thip Samai (Bangkok) — Old Town institution serving Bangkok’s best pad thai since the 1960s. ~THB 80-200. 📍 Maps
Huen Phen (Chiang Mai) — Northern Thai cuisine in a charming antique-filled wooden house. ~THB 100-300. 📍 Maps
Raan Jay Fai Krabi (Krabi) — Beachside seafood grill with catch-of-the-day cooked over charcoal. ~THB 200-600. 📍 Maps
Or Tor Kor Market (Bangkok) — Top-rated fresh market near Chatuchak with prepared dishes and tropical fruits. ~THB 50-300. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Riva Surya Bangkok ★★★★ (Bangkok) — Riverside boutique hotel with rooftop pool near Grand Palace. ~THB 3,500/night. Book
Tamarind Village ★★★★ (Chiang Mai) — Lanna-style courtyard hotel inside the old city walls. ~THB 3,000/night. Book
Ibis Styles Bangkok Khaosan Viengtai ★★★ (Bangkok) — Affordable modern hotel steps from Khao San Road with pool. ~THB 1,200/night. Book
Dusit Princess Krabi ★★★★ (Krabi) — Beachfront hotel in Ao Nang with easy boat access to Railay. ~THB 2,500/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Bangkok Temple & City Tour — Grand Palace, Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun. 5h, ~THB 1,500. Book
Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class — Learn green curry, pad thai, and mango sticky rice at a cooking school. 5h, ~THB 1,200. Book
Phi Phi Islands Boat Trip from Phuket — Speedboat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, snorkeling, and Monkey Beach. 8h, ~THB 2,500. Book
Bangkok Street Food Tour by Night — Night food tour through hidden stalls and Chinatown’s Yaowarat Road. 3h, ~THB 1,300. Book
Ayutthaya Ancient Temples Day Trip — UNESCO ruins of the former Siamese capital with cycling among stupas. 10h, ~THB 2,000. Book