Gday all. Ive had a bit of a look through a few pages and noticed noones asked about safety.
I'm in australia, our government suggests a highish threat of violence/terrorism in tourist areas, is this just aussies being paranoid pricks or is it fairly unsafe right now?
I'm heading over to August full moon party, then stay on for 3 weeks, first time traveller and on my own, little concerned, has anyone had many dramas traveling thailand?
Cheers

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The FMP is on Phangan. It does not affect accomodation on Samui. Also, it is low season.
The FMP is only important to a tiny minority of the people travelling to Thailand, and outside of Hat Rin, doesn't warrant a second thought.

Koh Lanta. Nice beach, sunset, not too expensive.
You go girl! Disregard the superstitious crowd. Who would want to get out of bed early enough for a sunrise anyway!
Probably best ( from the problems I've read about ) to just say your vows and have a party in Thailand, and do the legal stuff at home.

Hi

I'm travelling to Thailand in May and want to visit some of the islands this trip.

I will have 2.5 weeks. I'm not really into the whole drug scene and the full moon party doesn't appeal to me.

Would you recommend Kho Samui/Kho Tao or Phuket or Krabi if you have to visit one which would it be?

Thanks

#317: I recall watching news of the May 1992 Thai coup on several TV channels, & seeing the Thai King demand both party heads appear before him. Both were on there knees before him, & the obvious body language was that the King was extremely displeased with both of them & the bloodshed that had just occurred. I also visited Thailand in December 1992. There were still bullet holes & scorch marks on buildings around the Democracy Monument & KSR.

Ko Phangan may be best choice. Main issue facing the island is rampant development rather than the party scene which is mainly centered at Hat Rin beach (full moon party)

for a chiller experience, rather than a crazy party atmosphere,

The question presupposes that the main problem on the Thai islands is the party scene. Most of the places you mention are quite developed and built up - that's something to keep in mind.

thanx for the information..

one more thing as i was checking online there are more parties in bangkok than pattaya....in pattaya there is hardly any party on 23,24,25 whereas there are lots in bangkok.....

Yes I have & love it hence why I would like to have a party there....I am also having a party on PHUKET....Ao Nang is a getaway for OS visitors beaches not important due to time of the year.

Ko PHANGAN = FMP island for party party nutters, Ko PHAYAM = Andaman side, grows cashew nuts, Ko CHANG (small) is next to it....oh so quiet....maybe off season now... take care.