Travelling alone in Thailand from October 28th?

Regulator79

Hi,

Heading to Thailand for three weeks on Oct 29th on my way down to Oz.

I'm going on my own and am a bit worried that it will be difficult to meet people to hang out with. I understand that the fact that hostels are not really the preferred type of accommodation for travelers makes it a bit tricky getting chatting to people. Im 29 and have been around, but highfiving strangers all the time would become tiresome when youre looking to find some drinking buddies!

Any tips most welcome and if anyone else is going to be there at the same time and might be in a similar position feel free to get in touch.

Thanks.

Board-in-work

Hi Regulator,

Thailand is a great country to travel in. Very friendly, great weather and cheap. It depends on what you want to do in Thailand - islands, bangkok, Chaing Mai, jungle treking, temples, beach life, bars etc etc.

Also depends on what type of accomodation you want - backpacker - 5 * all the way !

Thailand is a great backpacker destination. I wouldn't worry about not meeting many people - you will. So, if you're backpacking - the usual haunt of the full moon parties and Koh San will ensure you meet lots of like minded drinking buddies. Go into a bar, alone in Thailand, and within minutes bar girls will be talking to you !

traynoranthony

I am heading to Thailand on the 27th of october and I too am alone. 26 years old. I willl be heading around south east asia for about 10 weeks and then australia. I have a one way ticket and from what I have heard Thailand is simple to get around and easy to meet people. I plan to travel to chang mi up north then fly down to the islands and scuba dive mostly. I know two other girls that will be around in november and I will probably meet up with them there. Give me a shout if you want to exchange mails as i will be in Bangkok by the time you arrive.

aodhanomaonaigh

Hi

I spent a few weeks in Thailand in September and had a great time. Stayed in a hostel in Bangkok called New Siam 2. Plenty of friendly people there and they have internet access which is really handy. Its walking distance to the grand palace and right around the road from the Koh San road where you can meet loads of people. Speaking of meeting people we met the nicest couple while we were there. They run the Healing house. They give a range of treatments varing from massage, reki, facials, acupressure, reflexology etc. Well worth a visit and they have a reliable taxi driver ( a rariety in Bangkok!) they will send to come pick you up if you give them some notice. They are the nicest people ive met and you will come away feeling like a million dollars. There are plenty of dodgy massage palours around Bangkok so its nice to know this one you can rely on and make some good friends too. Dont miss a visit to them. It really did make our holiday!!!

http://www.theglobalhealer.com/about.html

irelandsown

I'm heading to Thailand Monday week, the 20th for 8 weeks before flying to Sydney. I'm going on my own too but dont think there will be any problems meeting people. Send me a mail when you get to Bangkok and if I'm still around then we can meet up for a jar.

jimmypitt

irelandsown wrote: »

I'm heading to Thailand Monday week, the 20th for 8 weeks before flying to Sydney. I'm going on my own too but dont think there will be any problems meeting people. Send me a mail when you get to Bangkok and if I'm still around then we can meet up for a jar.

I like your confidence! I wish i was the same. I am going in January on my own, going to be there 6 weeks and i am absolutely terrified! I am contemplating cancelling the whole trip i am sh*tting it so much!I might be emailing all of you in January! Best of luck lads

irelandsown

jimmypitt wrote: »

I like your confidence! I wish i was the same. I am going in January on my own, going to be there 6 weeks and i am absolutely terrified! I am contemplating cancelling the whole trip i am sh*tting it so much!I might be emailing all of you in January! Best of luck lads

Guys, the majority of people travel solo so it is actually harder to mix when you are in a couple/group as you are less approachable.

My mate did SE Asia solo last year and he said at times he wished he had some time by himself because he was constantly meeting new people.

Check out this article as it certainly helps me anytime I have a freak attack

http://travelhappy.info/travel-tips/seven-reasons-to-go-travelling-solo/

Also, if you are on Facebook, there are loads of groups for people travelling to Thailand etc and you can arrange to meet up with people before you get there.

jimmypitt

irelandsown wrote: »

Guys, the majority of people travel solo so it is actually harder to mix when you are in a couple/group as you are less approachable.

My mate did SE Asia solo last year and he said at times he wished he had some time by himself because he was constantly meeting new people.

Check out this article as it certainly helps me anytime I have a freak attack

http://travelhappy.info/travel-tips/seven-reasons-to-go-travelling-solo/

Also, if you are on Facebook, there are loads of groups for people travelling to Thailand etc and you can arrange to meet up with people before you get there.

Cheers. Having a fair few panic attacks all right but that website im sure will chill me out as i get closer to the date.

crisco10

ah yeah, its easy to meet people. Another good place to meet people is on the jungle trek outta Chang mai. there is only about 8 of you living together for 3 days and 2 nights so you can make friends! a mate of mine went trekking first, met a few girls on it and actually spent the next 7 weeks travelling with them....and no he wasnt scoring any of them..:)

Kingkong

Hey, Im thinking of going away late Dec for 3 weeks on my own. Thailand is looking like a cool option for me. I wud love the jungle treking and suba diving. Where have you's booked flights and accomdation etc. So many sites etc so hard to get accurate and relaistic prices.