Hello, going to bangkok January 2024, do we need visa? Suggestions where to stay?

also from there, going to Kuiburi, Pranburi and phuket. from phuket, we will take day trips. and recommendations or suggestions? TY

I'm planning my second trip to Thailand in 2024, arriving on March 25 or 26 and flying home on either April 18 or 19. I was planning to go there about 3 weeks earlier, but my Thai friend who lives fairly close to me here in Australia just talked me into being there and experiencing Songkran. I'll be spending my time again with my Thai ladyfriend who lives in Nakhon Sawan Province, the same village that my Thai friend in Australia is from. The last 7 or 8 days, I'm sure we will be in Nakhon Sawan, with her family or close by.

That leaves about 16 days where I would like to take my ladyfriend to another part of the country and this is where I'm looking for some suggestions on where to go, places to see and some recommendations for good accommodation at mid-level prices with locations you would recommend.

A couple of places that I would like to go next year, or sometime in the future, are Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Kananchaburi. I have thoughts of maybe two or three days in Bangkok to see it's highlights, maybe a Market or two, but I'm not sure about that because my ladyfriend, I think, has a vote that the city is too chaotic, but without asking her again, I think that was more to do with driving in the capital. Last year I visited The Grand Palace on my last day in the country.

While I would probably like to see more of Bangkok's highlights, I don't want to spend much time in the hustle and bustle of big cities or crowded tourist destinations and being from a village, I think my ladyfriend would feel the same. Neither of us are the beach or laze around the pool, or Bar and Nightlife types. I think 'nature' would appeal to both of us a lot more than cities.

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Kananchaburi, for different reasons, I'm not sure about going to at that time of the year. The former 2, because of smoke pollution from burning off crops. Are they best avoided in the time period I'll be in Thailand? Kananchaburi, checking out the weather in these 3 places, seems like it is the hottest and most oppressive time of year (I will be coming out of the Australian summer where our average temperatures are in the high 20's and depending on the year, reach maximums in the high 30's or low 40's on several occasions, but fairly low humidity).

Your thoughts on destinations to go, places of interest to see, accommodation in any places you recommend, please?

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Planning to go to Savannakhet from Chiang Mai to apply for the multiple entry non-o visa. What are some of the best options to get there and back? It doesn't seem like I can fly direct, at least from what I can find.

Any recommendations for the best hotel on the beach on or near Pattaya please

Hi everyone!

Looking for recommendations on hostels in Phuket, not too far from nice beaches/bangala road 😊 first time travelling here so some tips would be good before we book anything. Thanks!

Hello ! From Chiang Rai !.... Happy Holidays everyone !! Well as an update to my previous quests, I found a good Tailor for a Suit , found a good Barber , and also now have a non O visa ! Thank you to those who shared .

NOW : All we need is a home or apartment to live !! :) We are staying at LaLuna resort which is absolutely beautiful, thus no rush. Yet: If any of you have specific recommendations for a place to live long term , it will be much appreciated . Thank you !

Any recommendations for the overnight quarantine with PCR test in Bangkok.

Anyone know if it's still possible to do a visa run (30-day tourist visa) to Kanchanaburi and does anything have to be prepped in advance... is it possible to stay overnight near there and any recommendations on agents and hotels to do it with... I'd be going from from Hua Hin... 🙏🏼

if I do border run to Mae Sai, is it ok to stay there for a couple of days before crossing over to Thailand?

If so, any recommendations for a nice clean place near the border, just to hang out for a day or two and walk around

Hi all, a few questions for you. I'm going to Penang tomorrow. I understand Monday is the holiday so I'll just wait till Tuesday to go to the embassy.

I haven't been to Penang in four years and I just have a few questions for you.

- recommended accommodation in Penang? I stayed at Stardust guest house last time and it was decent. Fast internet and private bathroom would be a plus but not necessary.

- I'm gonna be returning to Thailand after my trip on a three month Non-B visa. Do you need to show 10,000 baht for a non b? I've heard conflicting reports about this because they change visa laws every month and it seems to depend on the mood of your border guard and which station. Considering the phase of the moon now who knows lol. I'm an American and on tourist visa I've been asked for 10,000 on the spot.

- do you know minivan or train time schedule from Hat Yai to butterworth/penang? Last time I went here I took a morning train from hat yai and it was very pleasant. I also heard there is a night train.

- any big updates in the last four years in Penang? I loved the Indian food last time. Any museums worth checking out? I missed them last time.

***-also, everyones telling me Penang is now more more "strict" but I have no idea what this implies. What does that mean? Will I run into a potential issue for my non b? I have all the paperwork needed.

Thank you!