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vikkithailand · 08-28-2008, 03:13 AM

I am travelling alone in Thailand, currently in Phuket. I found a great guest house to stay at in Phuket, very safe, anyone have any suggestions for Bangkok and Chang Mai ?

Vikki
(born to travel)

**simply_angelic** · 08-28-2008, 08:57 AM

Sorry, havent been to either places but just wanted to WELCOME YOU TO THE BOARDS!!!!!!!!

**LaurieL622** · 08-28-2008, 11:20 AM

I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you looking for a place to stay? The last time I was in Thailand was over 3 years ago so my memory is a bit hazy as far as specific places. Def go up to Chiang Mai. Take a trek tour and they will take you to the villages up in the hills--one of the clearest night skies I have EVER seen. Go to any travel agency and they can book a trek for you; it's also a good way to meet other travelers. CM is worth spending at least a week in. And it'll be nice to get out of the steamy Bangkok weather.

As for Bangkok--it's not my favorate place in the world. But def check out the Chatachuck market, the floating market, the Imp palace, patpong night markets. I stayed in China town in Bangkok it's a good location and they have super cheap hotels. We splurged and stayed in hotels vs. hostels in Bangkok because I needed the AC and I also needed to wash my clothes in a proper bathtub/sink

, but there are a lot of very trendy hostels on Koh San Road. You'll meet LOTS of other travelers there. I wouldnt stay more than a week in Bangkok. It's congested, polluted, and hot as hell.

Hope this helps.

**mushroom22** · 08-28-2008, 01:37 PM

In Bangkok, I stayed at a guest house just off of Kho San Road. It was pretty nice for what I paid. I'll try and dig up the name but there are loads of guest houses in the area that are probably comparable.

I recommend spending more time down south near Phuket since you are already down there. The islands around that area are so beautiful and so much fun. Personally I didn't really Bangkok and couldn't get on a bus out of there quick enough.

But do go to Chang Mai. I wasn't able to make it but heard fantastic things about the city and the cooking classes up there!

**MolsonGirl** · 08-28-2008, 09:24 PM

Actually this thread is also very helpful to me as well because I'd like to see Thailand before i move to England and will be there as a solo female as well.