Thailand
Southeast Asia · last verified 2026-06
Do Korean-style apps work here?
Essential app stack
Pre-departure setup checklist
Popular cities (big & small)
See where they are at a glance.
Stay: Sukhumvit and Siam
Stay near a BTS/MRT station
Stay: Old City
Dense with walking tours and nomad cafes
Stay: Patong and Kata
Beaches; a base for Phi Phi Island tours
Stay: Ao Nang
Railay and island tours; quieter than Phuket
Stay: Historical Park
Ancient temple ruins; a day trip from Bangkok
Stay: Pai Walking Street
A mountain town; by minivan from Chiang Mai
Suggested routes 🗺️
Popular routes travel YouTubers often follow.
- 1Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew — Morning — dress code (long pants)
- 2Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) — On foot — riverside
- 3Wat Arun — Ferry across the river
- 4Chinatown (Yaowarat) — Evening — street food
- 5Asiatique or a rooftop bar — Night views
💡 For the temples, use Grab plus the ferry, and start in the morning to beat the heat. Mind the temple dress code.
- 1Wat Chedi Luang — An Old City temple
- 2Tha Phae Gate — On foot — cafes
- 3Nimmanhaemin — Lunch plus nomad cafes
- 4Doi Suthep — Afternoon — songthaew/Grab; great views
- 5Sunday Market — (Sundays) evening night market
💡 For Doi Suthep, haggle for a songthaew or take a Grab. If it's Sunday, the Sunday Market is a must.
Traveler hangouts 🎒
Where solo and backpacker travelers actually gather.
Where backpackers from around the world gather
Walking tours and social events
Rooftop bars; good safety at night
Packed with nomad cafes and coworking spaces
Solo-friendly; connects you to tours
Sunday night market
FAQ
Q. Is Grab essential in Thailand?
Effectively yes, to avoid taxi rip-offs and drivers refusing the meter. In some areas it helps to use Bolt alongside it.
Q. Why use 12Go?
It lets you book and compare intercity buses, trains, and ferries — like Bangkok to Chiang Mai — all in one app.