How to Get to Phang Nga Bay

The best way to get here is to fly into Phuket International Airport and Drive ~30 min North to Phang Nga Bay. We would recommend organising a shuttle with your hotel as taxis can be expensive on Phuket.

You can fly from International cities direct into Phuket Airport or get a relatively inexpensive connecting flight from Bangkok.

Hello in Thai

Hello in Thai is ‘sawasdeeʼ (sa-wah-dee). If you are female then you say, ‘sawasdee khaʼ (sa-wah-dee kaa) and males say, ‘sawasdee khrapʼ (sa-wah-dee kap).

Sanook/ สนุก /“sà-nùk”/

The land of smiles- Thai way of life is rooted in the culture of Sanook. Steeped in Buddhist traditions, adopting a mai pen rai attitude (meaning “no worries, no problem”).

Wai / ไหว้ / “why”/

A “wai” is a customary greeting in Thailand replacing a wave or a handshake. It is a way of saying Hello, thank you and goodbye. A slight bow with your palms pressed together.

  • Bangkok

    Thailand’s capital city and Allison’s birth place. We definitely recommend spending a few days here if you have the time.

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  • The North

    The first place Zach and Allison went backpacking together. A lot quieter and greener than Bangkok, with lots to explore.

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  • The South

    You’ll already be in Phuket for the wedding, so might as well stick around for a few more days and see some of the other islands.

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  • “If I had to pick a must do - visit the North of Thailand, definitely my favourite scenery and some of the most beautiful parts of the country"

    Allison

  • “If you have the time, don't skip Bangkok. There is so much to see, the food is incredible and the energy of the city is unmatched."

    Zach

  • "Koh Tao is a spectacular island, especially if you're interested in scuba diving. I would highly recommend spending time here getting spoiled by the huge amount of dive sites so close to shore."

    Liam Horne

  • "Shopping in Bangkok is amazing. Go to MBK where shopping mall meets market. If you’re a night owl, experience the Patpong night market - Bangkok’s redlight district but the shopping is a lot of fun."

    Emma Supapol

Bangkok

The Grand Palace

Can’t miss the Grand Palace in the center of the city. This working palace is home to multiple museums, the Temple of the Emereld Buddah, and overpriced elephant pants (if you accidently wear shorts).

Night Markets and Street Food

Try Allison’s favorites: Moo Ping (a sweet and sticky BBQ pork skewer), sticky rice, som tam (sour papaya salad) and Cha Ma Nao (lime iced tea).

Historic City of Ayutthaya

The first place the Supapols took Zach on his first day in Thailand. Only an hour away from Bangkok, the old capital of Siam is covered in temples and ancient ruins. An easy day trip from Bangkok that is worth the drive.

The North

Chiang Mai

Head to the largest city in the north to experience a different view of Thailand. Slower paced than Bangkok, but still vibrant and full of culture. We love grabbing dinner at the night markets and staying late listening to live music.

Visit the Elephants

There are plenty of elephant sanctuaries all over the north of Thailand. Book early as they always fill up!

Drive to the Countryside

Rent a scooter or a songthaew (a pickup truck with a covered bed you can sit in) to take you into the countryside. When we visited in 2019, we spent Zach’s 24th birthday at an ecolodge, visited a tea plantation and trekked to a local hill tribe.

The South

Explore the Islands

Too many to name them all! Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, and Koh Chang are some of our favourites.

 

Snorkle or Scuba

A lot of the islands offer great diving - none better than Koa Tao. For those looking to get more experience scuba diving, Thailand is a great place to get certified for a fraction of the cost back home.

Nightlife

On every island you can almost always find a beach with great seafood, beach barbeques, night markets and fireshows.