Tips for solo travel in Thailand

Leaving your life behind to go travelling in Thailand is the kind of thing that dreams are made of, but if you haven’t travelled alone before it can seem quite daunting. Here, we share our tips for solo travel in Thailand so that you can be safe and confident during your trip of a lifetime.

Opt to stay in hostels

Not only are hostels in Thailand wonderfully cost-effective, but they’re also a great place to meet other travellers. Whether you fancy finding people who you can tag along with, or want some tips from those who have been travelling for a while already, you’ll find the right people to talk to in hostels. Try to find options with plenty of communal areas so that mingling with people won’t be a problem.

Research group activities

On those days when you would like some company during your solo travel in Thailand, research group activities which will provide people to talk to, and maybe teach you a new skill too. Cooking classes are a firm favourite as they give you a skill that you can take home with you, and learning to scuba dive is a fantastic option that you can take around the world with you should your travels be taking you further than this fabulous country in the future.

Usual safety tips apply

Thailand is a perfectly safe country for solo travellers of both genders, but the usual safety tips apply. For example, always avoid getting into unlicensed taxis and opt for a traditional tuk tuk or licensed vehicle instead, and don’t eat or drink anything given to you by strangers, while always keeping an eye on your beverages while you’re out. To be extra safe, always carry the address of the place where you’re staying around with you in case you lose your phone, and don’t go off alone with anyone that you don’t trust.

Now that you’ve read our tips for solo travel in Thailand, order some free travel brochures directly to your door, and start planning your adventure of a lifetime today.