THAILAND
FOR
SOLO
TRAVELLERS
After four years of trips to Europe,
2015 was my time to change it up
and visit a new continent, starting
with a long-time backpacker
favourite: Thailand.
I got a lot of feedback from people telling me
I would be ?ok because I did Europe first?.
They claimed travel in SE Asia, especially
solo travel, was hard. But since I had so much
experience travelling solo in the Western
world, it wouldn?t be too difficult for me.
Well, having now officially travelled through
Europe and parts of SE Asia, let me tell you
that Thailand is one of the easiest places I
have ever travelled to. And one of the most
fun. Here?s why:
THEPEOPLEAREAMAZING
Surprisingly to many people, English is
widely spoken across many parts of Thailand.
Granted, once you get really off the beaten
track and into the rural towns and
communities of the country it?s a different
story but chances are, for at least the first
part of your visit, you will stick to the bigger
cities and touristic hotspots.
In my experience, the Thai people are some
of the friendliest around. However, there are
many others that will refute my view;
claiming locals to be rude, unfriendly, out to
rip you off, and even racist. Personally, I
think it all depends on how you treat them. If
you come in thinking you are better because
you have more money, don?t adhere to the
traditional customs, and speak rudely to
them (reminder- they can understand you!)
then yes, you will be treated poorly. And
really, are you surprised?
Treat them kindly, show proper respect, and
make the effort to learn a little bit of Thai
(hello and thank you go a long way) and you
will be surprised at the kindness you are
shown. From directions, to tips, to treats
you?d be surprised at how much the Thai
people are willing to do for you- if they think
you deserve it.