Southeast Asia
Solo travel in Thailand
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Solo travel in Thailand
Asia's easiest country for a first solo trip: cheap street food, good transport, islands, temples and a big traveler and nomad scene. Heat, scams in tourist zones and road danger are the trade-offs. The easiest place to start is Bangkok.
Best places in Thailand for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Chiang Mai | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Phuket | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Krabi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Phangan | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Pai | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Tao | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Chiang Rai | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Railay | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Kanchanaburi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Chang | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Khao Lak | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Khao Sok | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Sukhothai | 4/5 | Limited | Very friendly |
| Kata Beach | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Rawai | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Samui | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Phi Phi | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Pattaya | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Polite but reserved |
| Patong | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Polite but reserved |
| Hua Hin | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Ayutthaya | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Lanta | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Samet | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Lipe | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Khao Yai | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Hat Yai | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Jomtien | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Udon Thani | 3/5 | Limited | Very friendly |
| Koh Kood | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Yao Noi | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Khon Kaen | 3/5 | Limited | Very friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Immigration Bureau)
- Thailand e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Speedtest Global Index: Thailand
- World Bank open data
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