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πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Thailand you got me !!

πŸ“Thailand
πŸ“…April 2026 β†’ April 2026
πŸ’Ά~100€ / day
🍜2 restaurants
πŸ“3 places

6 days between Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) and Bangkok β€” temples, street food, markets and city vibes. Thailand had me from the first minute.

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✍️ The Story

Thailand you got me !!

April 2026 β€” 6 days between two very different faces of Thailand.

Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima)

Korat was the first stop β€” and it immediately set the tone. Far from the tourist crowds, this city in the heart of the Isan region feels raw and authentic. Temples with golden spires, tuk-tuks weaving through the streets, locals going about their day. The famous Wat Sala Loi and the historic moat that rings the old town are must-sees.

The food scene here is all about Isan cuisine β€” spicy, fresh, and incredibly cheap. Grilled meats, som tam papaya salad, sticky rice eaten with your hands. Street stalls everywhere, open late into the night.

Bangkok

From Korat, the train to Bangkok drops you into a completely different world. The city hits you all at once β€” the scale, the noise, the energy. Temples like Wat Pho and Wat Arun sitting next to glass skyscrapers and rooftop bars. Tuk-tuk rides through traffic that somehow always flows.

The street food in Bangkok is legendary for a reason. Every corner has something worth trying β€” pad thai, mango sticky rice, fresh coconut water. The floating markets and night markets are essential.

Takeaway

Thailand is one of those places that gets under your skin fast. The warmth of the people, the food at every turn, the mix of ancient and modern β€” it's hard to describe until you're there. Definitely coming back.

🍜 Food & street food

Korat Night Market

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πŸ“ Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand

The night market in Korat is a must. Dozens of street stalls with Isan specialties β€” grilled meats, som tam, sticky rice, fresh coconut. Incredibly cheap and full of locals.

Pad Thai Thip Samai

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πŸ“ Mahachai Rd, Bangkok (near Wat Saket)

Legendary pad thai restaurant in Bangkok, open since 1966. The original style β€” crispy edges, fresh prawns, tamarind sauce. Always a queue but worth every minute.

πŸ“ Places to see

Wat Sala Loi

Temple

A stunning Buddhist temple in Korat, shaped like a Chinese junk ship. The white pagoda and golden statues set against tropical gardens make for an incredible sight. One of the most unique temples in Thailand.

πŸ’‘ Free entry, best visited in the morning for soft light and fewer visitors

Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

Temple

One of Bangkok's most visited temples β€” home to a 46-meter golden reclining Buddha. The complex is massive and beautifully detailed, with hundreds of smaller Buddha statues and intricate tile work.

πŸ’‘ Entry ~200 THB, includes a bottle of water. Combine with Wat Arun just across the river

Chatuchak Weekend Market

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One of the world's largest weekend markets in Bangkok β€” over 8,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes and art to street food and plants. Easy to spend half a day here.

πŸ’‘ Only open Saturday and Sunday. Come early (before 10am) to beat the heat and crowds

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πŸ’‘ Practical tips

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Cash is king β€” carry Thai Baht, many street stalls don't take cards

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Grab app (like Uber) is essential for getting around Bangkok without getting ripped off

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Dress modestly when visiting temples β€” shoulders and knees covered

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Night trains between Korat and Bangkok are comfortable, cheap and a great experience

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