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Thailand in 14 days

Thailand in 14 days: Bangkok, north (Chiang Mai) or islands. How not to overload domestic flights and pick one axis.

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Two weeks, one clear axis

Bangkok (3–4) + Chiang Mai (3–4) + islands (5–6) is the classic. If you hate domestic flights, do Bangkok + islands deeper. The SEO mistake is wanting the whole map.

When

Nov–Feb

Peak demand. Book early (“cool” season).

Mar–May

Intense Bangkok heat. Islands OK by region.

Jun–Oct

Rain / monsoon by coast. Sometimes cheaper.

Budget / day

€20–80

Stay

€12–30

Food

€5–20

Local

€40–120

Total

Structure

Days 1–4

Bangkok

Grand Palace/Wat Pho (pick), Chao Phraya, street food and one hood (Ari/Chinatown).

  • Don’t do 8 temples. Two done well is enough.
Days 5–8

Chiang Mai (option)

Old city, mountain temples, cafés and one ethical nature day.

  • If you skip the north: add island nights here.
Days 9–14

Islands

Railay/Krabi, Koh Lanta, Phuket (pick vibe) or Koh Tao (dive).

  • One main island + optional day trip. Hopping eats days.

Practical

Domestic flights

Max 2–3 hops. Each flight eats half a day.

Temples

Shoulders/knees; shoes off. Not a photo set.

Scooter

Helmet + insurance. If inexperienced, don’t improvise.

Food

Street food with local queues. Bottled water / trusted ice.

Tips

North + south + remote islands

In 14 days it’s an airport race.

One island base

Sleep 4+ nights. The sea is enjoyed still.

Full moon / party islands

If that’s not your vibe, pick Lanta or Railay over the party island of the month.

Elephant “shows”

Choose ethical sanctuaries or skip the activity.

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