Thailand - Outside Bangkok > Reviews

Advantages: Beautiful natural scenery, friendly locals, VERY cheap
Disadvantages: Parts becoming slowly more commercialised

Thailand really is a country which will change the way you look at the world. I have personally visited this country twice to date and during my time there saw many different sides to the country and what it has to offer. The most important to thing to understand about Thailand is that, although the majority of the country still reflects the original natural beauty that the country has to offer, some parts are slowly becoming very commercial in terms ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing, friendly,beautiful
Disadvantages: mosquitos and malaria

...is to the South-East of Thailand just across the water from Cambodia. Not as popular as the South-westerly islands of koh samui and koh pan-yan. Before I left on my trip to Thailand I asked around at the usual places (such as travel agency, doctor's surgery and Pharmacy) to make sure that I would be safe, against the dreaded mosquito and deadly malaria. Even although I stated I would be backpacking for around three weeks I was assured that I would ... Read review

Advantages: sun,cheap,nice people etc etc
Disadvantages: in my opinion none

...you can fly all around thailand very easy and cheap its like catching a bus!! eg bangkok to krabi approx@£80 return just walk out of international into domestic and buy a ticket try koh lanta island still unspoilt my last bit of advice!!! try not to take loads of luggage you can buy almost anything in bangkok and pattaya and EVERYTHING IS CHEAP but never pay the price they ask half it and be prepared to increase a little above that my best ... Read review

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Backpackers - running out of money in Bangkok. Getting visas, money transfers or just dont have time to go too far? It's worthwhile getting out of the hot hellhole that Bankok can turn into and go stay in Kanchanaburi for a couple of days. Everything is cheaper and its a relaxing change from the city if you dont have time to make it too the beach. Its easy to reach by train from Bangkok Noi station (note not the bigger Hualamphong Station)which ... Read review