Getting Around Thailand: Complete Transport Guide
Getting between Bangkok, the north and the islands is half of a Thailand trip. These guides compare every option on price, time and comfort so you book the right one.
18 guides in this collection
Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Train, Bus or Flight Compared
Train, bus or flight? Every way from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with prices, durations, pros and cons, and step-by-step booking guides.
How to Avoid Tourist Traps in Thailand
Avoid tourist traps, scams and overpriced tourist zones in Thailand: find local prices, spot fake guides, and eat where locals eat.
12Go Asia Review: Is the Booking Fee Worth It?
12Go adds a service fee on top of the ticket. Where the markup matters, where it is small, and the routes you should book direct instead.
Bangkok Airport to City: Every Transport Option Compared
Every way from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports to Bangkok: prices, step-by-step guides, scam warnings and late-night options.
Best Day Trips from Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi & More
Bangkok day trips with transport costs, routes and what to see, from the Ayutthaya train to a weekend beach escape at Koh Samet.
Bus vs Train Thailand: Cost, Time & Comfort (2026)
Which wins on every major Thai route, with real fares and journey times for Bangkok to Chiang Mai, the islands and the north.
Chiang Mai to Pai: Surviving the 762 Curves
Chiang Mai to Pai by minivan, bus or motorbike, motion sickness survival tips, the 762 curves explained, and whether Pai is worth it.
How to Get to Koh Tao: Every Route and Ferry
Every route to Koh Tao from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other islands. Ferry operators compared, combined tickets explained, pier guides and seasonal warnings.
Is Grab Cheaper Than a Taxi in Thailand? Fares Compared
For short daytime Bangkok rides a metered taxi is almost always cheaper than Grab. Meter rates, airport surcharge, quotes outside Bangkok and meter scams.
Thailand Island Ferries: Routes, Prices & Schedules
Gulf and Andaman ferry routes with operators, fares in baht, sailing times and which pier you actually leave from.
Thailand Night Buses: Best VIP Companies, Routes & Safety
Which overnight bus companies are worth it, what a VIP seat gets you, the routes that make sense, and how to sleep through it.
Getting Around Phuket: Transport Guide for Backpackers
Phuket's expensive transport: airport transfers, beach hopping, scooter rental, Grab vs tuk-tuks, songthaew routes and avoiding scams.
Scooter Rental in Thailand: Safety, Costs & Licenses
Renting a scooter in Thailand: license requirements, insurance, costs by destination, safety tips, scam warnings and what to do if you crash.
Thailand Sleeper Train Guide: Routes, Classes & Booking
Thailand's sleeper trains: class comparisons, major routes, schedules and a booking walkthrough for overnight train travel.
Songthaews & Tuk Tuks: Thai Transport Prices
What a songthaew, tuk tuk or motorbike taxi should actually cost, how to flag one down, the usual scams, and the Thai phrases to use.
Thai Train Classes: 1st vs 2nd AC vs 2nd Fan vs 3rd
Thailand's train classes: which is worth paying for, which is fine for short trips, and why 2nd class AC sleeper is the backpacker sweet spot.
How to Get Around Thailand: Transport Guide
Trains, buses, flights, ferries, tuk-tuks and more in Thailand: costs, booking tips and route recommendations for backpackers.
Getting Around Thailand: Complete Transport Guide
Thailand's transport from domestic flights to tuk-tuks: costs, booking tips and safety advice for trains, buses, ferries, scooters and local transport.