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2 Months Travelling Thailand: Best Time to Visit, Top Activities, and Complete Itinerary

  • Writer: Pauline Lys
    Pauline Lys
  • Feb 19, 2024
  • 4 min read

Updated: Apr 30


Two months, one backpack, and a heart full of wanderlust - that's all it took for Thailand to steal a piece of my heart. As a woman solo traveller, I wasn't just looking to tick off the tourist hotspots. I was after the stories, the laughs, the typical street food, and the unexpected friendships. Thailand delivered all of this and more, and I couldn't recommend it more if you're looking to start solo travelling!


From the North to the South, the islands or the mountains, I scoured the whole country, 2 months travelling Thailand. I stayed in total exactly 51 days in Thailand, between volunteering in Koh Phangan, travelling solo and having a friend visiting for a couple of weeks...


First, when should you go to Thailand?

In general, the best moment to go to Thailand is from November to February, during dry season, BUT...


  • Rainy season is not at the same period everywhere - although rain don’t last all day, it is completely possible to travel during rainy season.

    • In Koh Samui/Koh Phangan/Koh Tao, rainy season is from October to January.

    • In Phuket/Krabi/Koh Phi Phi/Koh Lanta, rainy season is from June to October.

  • Burning in the North: From late February to mid-April (and sometimes until May), Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Pai face the burning season, making the air unbreathable and heavily polluted.

Is it safe?

Thailand is really safe! It's a good destination for women travelling solo, but still, follow basic rules and watch out for:


  • Scams: Overly friendly locals offering unsolicited help, tuk-tuk tours that take you to specific shops, and gem or tailor scams.

  • Theft: Watch out for scooters targeting your phone in the street. It happened to me as I was walking at night in Bangkok on New Year's Eve (I got dropped off and I had 5 minutes to walk to my hostel), a scooter driver punched me in the chest (I was on my phone at that moment). I would assume he was aiming at my phone or maybe it was to touch my chest... Luckily, it didn't get further than that and I still have my phone! In any case, though it was scary, it's the only unsafe moment I witnessed from locals.

  • Drugs: Cannabis is legal but vapes are not, even though a lot of people smoke them.


Before we move on to my full itinerary,  I KNOW HOW HARD IT CAN BE TO PLAN A TRIP... and I don’t want that for you!

I prepared a complete guide to travel Thailand, with the best addresses, hotels, yoga studios, parties, ... as well as videos and photos to get the vibe of each place. Just for you!


It would mean a lot if you decided to support my work and it would help me create even more valuable travel content.


Cover of a Thailand Travel guide made for solo travellers and digital nomads, with a woman walking on the beach in Thailand
Summary of the thailand travel guide

photo collage of the best spots in bangkok
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Now, here is my full 2 months Thailand itinerary! Hope this will inspire you...


Bangkok

Photo collage of the best spots in Bangkok_ temples, china town, river, street food

3 things to do:


  • Khao San Road, for the buzz

  • China Town, for the food

  • Grand Palace, for the culture


And there is so much more to see... Check out the guide for all the best addresses, restaurants and hotels.

Koh Phangan

Photo collage of the best spots in Koh Phangan_ beaches, view points, sunsets

3 things to do:


  • Haad Rin Rock viewpoint

  • Malibu Beach

  • Party at Eden on Saturdays


DON'T GO TO THE FULL MOON! It's way overrated...


I volunteered through Worldpackers there.

-10$ on your first experience with ‘PAULINE’


Volunteering is an underrated way to travel on a budget!


For a few hours of work a day, you get free accommodation and most of the time free food.

It is a great way to slow travel, meet amazing people and live just like a local!

Koh Tao

Photo collage of the best spots in Koh Tao_ beaches, view points, sunsets

3 things to do:

  • Diving

  • Queen's cabaret

  • John Suwan viewpoint


One of my favourite place in Thailand 🫶

Krabi

Photo collage of the best spots in Krabi_ temples, islands, sunsets

3 things to do:


  • Tiger's Cave Temple

  • Excursion to Khao Sok Natural Park

  • Ao Nang Night Market


And there is so much more to see... Check out the guide for all the details on activities and best addresses, restaurants and hotels.



Koh Lanta

Photo collage of the best spots in Koh Lanta_ beaches, view points, sunsets

3 things to do:


  • Old Town

  • Nui Beach

  • Yoga at Oasis Bungalows


Find all the photo spots in the guide 👀

Koh Phi Phi

Photo collage of the best spots in Koh Phi Phi_ beaches, parties, sunsets

3 things to do:


  • Boat tour

  • Party on the beach

  • Muay Thai fight



Chiang Mai

Photo collage of the best spots in Chiang Mai_ temples, museum, rooftops

3 things to do:


  • MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum

  • Day excursion at Chiang Rai

  • Party at Zoe in Yellow area


Pai

Photo collage of the best spots in Pai_ temples, view points

3 things to do:


  • Sunset at Two Huts

  • Yun Lai Viewpoint

  • Live music at Paradis Bar


One of my favourite place in Thailand 🫶


If you are looking for even more information, the Thailand Travel Guide goes way deeper with hundreds of the best addresses, activities, restaurants, hotels, as well as Google Maps lists to save and use on the go!


It also has customised itineraries, detailed budget and how long you should stay in each place according to your preferences!




I hope this travel guide inspires your own Thai adventure, and if you have any questions or need further inspiration, feel free to reach out. Safe travels! 💙🌎


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