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
How to Avoid Tourist Traps in Thailand: A Backpacker's Guide
Complete guide to avoiding tourist traps, scams, and overpriced tourist zones in Thailand. Learn to find local prices, spot fake guides, and eat where locals eat.
12Go Asia Review 2026: Worth It for Thailand Travel?
We use 12Go regularly and book direct just as often. Where the booking fee is worth paying, and the routes you should always book direct instead.
Bangkok Airport to City Centre: All Transport Options Compared (2026)
Every way to get from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports to Bangkok city. Prices, step-by-step guides, scam warnings, and late-night options.
Best Day Trips from Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Koh Samet & More
Four great Bangkok day trips with exact transport costs, routes, and what to see — from the 15-baht Ayutthaya train to a weekend beach escape at Koh Samet.
Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Every Transport Option Compared (2026)
Train, bus, or flight? Compare every way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with prices, durations, pros and cons, and step-by-step booking guides.
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 762 Curves (Complete Guide 2026)
Everything you need to know about the Chiang Mai to Pai journey. Minivan vs bus vs motorbike, motion sickness survival tips, the 762 curves explained, and whether Pai is worth it.
How to Get to Koh Tao: Every Route from Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Beyond (2026)
Complete guide to reaching Koh Tao. Every route from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and other islands. Ferry operators compared, combined tickets explained, pier guides, and seasonal warnings.
Grab vs Taxi Thailand: Which Is Cheaper? (2026 Prices)
Real fare comparisons by city, the meter scams to expect, and the situations where a street taxi still beats Grab on price and wait time.
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: VIP Classes, Routes & Safety
Which overnight bus companies are worth it, what a VIP 24 seat actually gets you, the routes that make sense, and how to sleep through it.
Getting Around Phuket: Complete Transport Guide for Backpackers (2026)
Navigate Phuket's notoriously expensive transport system. Airport transfers, beach hopping, scooter rental, Grab vs tuk-tuks, songthaew routes, and avoiding scams.
Scooter Rental in Thailand: Safety, Costs, and What You Need to Know (2026)
Everything about 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, and Booking Tips (2026)
Complete guide to Thailand's sleeper trains. Class comparisons, major routes, schedules, booking walkthrough, and everything you need 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 Explained: 1st vs 2nd AC vs 2nd Fan vs 3rd Class
A clear breakdown of 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: Complete Transport Guide (2026)
Every transport option in Thailand explained — trains, buses, flights, ferries, tuk-tuks, and more. Costs, booking tips, and route recommendations for backpackers.
Getting Around Thailand: Complete Transport Guide (2026)
Master Thailand's transport system - from domestic flights to tuk-tuks. Learn costs, booking tips, and safety advice for trains, buses, ferries, scooters, and local transport.