Anyone been to Thailand?

jon-nyc

Looking at you @taiwan_girl

Anyone else?

Looks like we're going there in March/April for Mayla's 50th birthday.

Thinking about some days in Bangkok and some days on a beach - Phuket?

Looking for recommendations.

Mik

Only Thailand has places named Bangkok and Phuket. That's great.

I hear the food's good.

Horace

Food's good and cheap. You won't be interested in the sexual tourism, which I'm informed is also good, for those into such things.

jon-nyc

Hey she’s gotta sleep at some point.

bachophile

I’ve never been although half of Israel has been, very popular vacation spot.

Btw did u see season three of the white lotus which is Thailand based.

jon-nyc

No haven’t seen any of it.

taiwan_girl

@jon-nyc
Have you figured out dates yet?

Couple of general comments:

April is actually the hottest month in Thailand (at least BKK, not sure of the south islands). BKK is hot year round. April is seriously hot. LOL
mid April (April 15) is Thai New year, called Songkran. Non stop water fights. Fun to see once, but can get old to try and travel around. People drive around in pickup trucks with giant water guns and spray every body. Some places, they also throw powder. Before knowing better, I got hit when I was dressed somewhat nice one time. It sucked! LOL
I actually have not ever been to the south islands. From talking to friends, etc. Phuket has become a major attraction for Russians. On the main area (Patpong Beach), a lot of signage is in Russian etc. But, they generally keep to themselves, but they are the major driver of tourism right now. The are other smaller islands that are more quiet. The more famous are Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, etc.
are you more of a beach person or a mountain person? I like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Burning season is starting and the north can have pretty bad air pollution, but "usually" ends mid/end March. Years ago, I did the Mai Hong Son loop in northern Thailand. Lots of fun. (forgot my login info to the Old New Coffee Room, but I had a thread there I think.)
do you have an idea of hotel you will stay in BKK? I am give my feedback if you have an idea.
Do you have any specific things you would like to see or do?

Axtremus

Another vote for Chiangmai if you are open to mountain view. I didn't say anything before because you seemed set on beach/ocean view.

Phuket's ocean view was very beautiful in my recollection, but it has been over three decades since I last been there so my information is outdated.

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