Thailand forum

Hi,

1) How long will you be in Bangkok?

2) What would you like to see/do in Thailand? For example, do you like to see historical areas? Shop? Rock climb? Dive?

" ... if I go unplanned somewhere, how do I arrange an accomodation?"

During that time of the year, you probably won't need to arrange anything ahead of time.

"I suppose that the best solution is to buy water from stores."

Stores, gas stations, food stalls ... you can find it everywhere.

"... is there a good availability of this when you travel for example up north - north east."

Everywhere.

"I read a topic about malaria, is it necessary to take some medicines or stuff like that before I leave?"

That is a personal decision, and depends on where you want to go. For example, if you are going to visit. Most people don't take anything for malaria. But you should speak to your doctor, or to someone at a Tropical Medicine Clinic or Travel Clinic, and make up your own mind. I never bring anti-malarials, but that's me.

"... or there further guidelines or things I should consider? any backpackers during that period who travel around as well?"

None. Just enjoy yourself and enjoy the food and people and scenery. There will be plenty of foreigners traveling at the same time as yourself.

hi,

I'm thinking about staying in Bangkok for 3 or days when I arrive, and 3 days when I go back. I have accomodation overthere, and I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that there is plenty of stuff to do in the city of bangkok during those days (or is it to long?)

I have been reading some posts about Islands such as Ko Samet, and I'm sure that I want to do some Islands but I would like to go more in the country aswell. I read the following post of you, where you propose this:

- Nong Khai (after getting off the train, or just before getting onto it)
- Sangkhom for hammock-lazing river-watching time along the Mekong for a few days (at Buoy Bungalows) with a big book and a big appetite
- Chiang Khan for time in a charming, very quiet, fairly old wooden town with more guest houses than there are visitors to the town
- Sukhothai for a few days for temples, as well as Si Satchanalai (rent a motorbike for a couple of days)
- Nan ... a bit out of the way, but worth it as it's gorgeous
- Sangkhlaburi
- Ban Saphan Yai

It seems like it goes through a big part of Thailand, but to be honest, I don't know any of these places (which can be very nice).

I would really enjoy some historical areas and nature parcs (which ones). Diving would also be very nice, but then again, where, and is it safe since I have no previous experience in it.

thank you for the reply!