I (M29) will arrive in Bangkok on November 6 already for my first backpacking trip and looking for tips and recommendations from you.

Usually, I’m the type of person who plans much ahead but for now I want to be spontaneous and go with the flow. But also getting nervous about it, therefore would love your input.

My rough plan (Nov 6 to 29:

- First few days in Bangkok and area. First well-located hotel then hostel for socializing.

- Fly to the south Andaman coast for 2 weeks to visit some islands.

- Fly to Chang Mai on Nov 23 and surroundings for Yi Peng/Loy Krathong and culture for few days.

- Night train to Bangkok for last few days till flight on Nov 29.

I would love your input on:

1. Hotel in Bangkok for first night

2. Hostel in Bangkok

3. Things to see in Bangkok and surrounding

4. Efficient route for island hopping at adaman coast and way of transportation

5. Fly to Chang Mai from where?

6. Yi Peng, where can I watch without ticket?

7. Hotel during Yi Peng

8.…