***ALL the details IN FULL for each itinerary are here - the THAI TRAILBLAZER Itinerary - tinyurl.com/j4p5m9z7 the SOUTHERN SUNTAN Itinerary - tinyurl.com/2dzdtr7n the NORTHERN MONKEY Itinerary - tinyurl.com/38jmb4xk ***These itineraries are based over a 2 week trip BUT you can easily use them for a 3 - 4 week trip (just stay in the places you like the most for longer).

I just returned from 2.5 weeks in Thailand and followed Paddy's Thailand Trailblazer itinerary. I spent 4 days in Koh Tao at the end and skipped Koh Pha Ngan but the rest I did, and stayed in his recommended hotels too. Feedback: - Bangkok / Carlton Hotel: Solid place, I recommend a street food tour instead of Hidden Bangkok personally, but don't spend more than a couple days here - Chiang Mai / Chiang Dao / Glamping: Fine but not super worth the extra drive to the glamping spot IMO. Wish I'd gone to Doi Inthanon national park instead. The elephant Cafe doesn't let you down to them anymore so you just feed them from a platform, also not worth it. We did a sanctuary in Koh Samui instead which was much better (there are also great ones near Chiang Mai). Def do a reputable elephant sanctuary. Was easy to rent a car and drive around here! Also the QUU Hotel was a dream, highly recommended. - Phuket / Old Town / Nai Han beach: Skip IMO. Went to a night market. The beach was fine but tbh all Thai beaches are similar enough. Had bad service at the restaurant Paddy recommended so left and went to locally famous Go Benz Rice Porridge Phuket - recommended!! - Koh Phi Phi: Fine, kinda Cancun vibes. Commercial. Go here if you want that. The boat tour was the highlight but again, very commercial. Rasta bar Paddy recommends is cool, watched some 13 year olds fight in the ring lol. I don't recommend the PP Princess resort, it's quite rundown. - Railay: Cool and worth it! Looks beautiful. Better vibes than Phi Phi and Phuket. Nice little hikes / viewpoints. - Khao Sok National Park / Panvaree the Greenery: My wife loved this. I felt so-so about it. Paddy makes it sound way easier to get here than it is. We spent over $100 USD to get a private transport to the area because it's in the middle of nowhere basically. There's only one thing to do when you get there: kayak around the lake. That is IT. One night is plenty here. Bring a book to read. - Koh Samui: low point of the trip. Granted, I don't have a motorcycle license so I didn't rent a scooter. I think that makes or breaks Samui. The transportation is expensive (by Thai standards) and inconvenient. SUPER commercial here. The only thing I enjoyed was an elephant sanctuary. The jet skis are $$$ to rent so didn't do it. I think one day is plenty here. - Koh Tao: BEST ISLAND EVER!!! Omg this made our trip. We spent 4 days at Ban's Diving Resort and did a bunch of diving (wife got her cert) and had a blast. It's a tiny island and extremely walkable. Great food. Friendly. Inexpensive. Can't say enough good things about Koh Tao. Especially if you dive or are curious about it, this is a must-do. If anyone has questions lmk. Overall I'm happy w Paddy's recommendations for the most part. Just check into the ferries and transport ahead of time and have a realistic sense of how long it takes to get from A to B to C.

I went for 22 days solo in 2019. I started with 2 days in Bangkok (Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and just walking around). I hired a van ride to Ayutthaya and rented an Air BNB bedroom from a nice Thai family that did not speak English, and it wasn't an issue at all. I left the 2nd night, and jumped on an all-night sleeper train to Chiang Mai. I did 2 full days in Chiang Mai exploring the night markets, hilltribe villages, Doi Suthep, and waterfalls. I then took a cheap bus ride over to Chiang Rai, where I did 2 full days. (White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Wat Huay Pla Kang, tea plantation, Myanmar border town, Golden Triangle, Karen Hilltribe/Longnecks, and the now famous cave where the 13 kids were trapped inside in 2018. I flew out of Chiang Rai on the third morning there, and landed in Phuket. I stayed 2 nights at Patong beach right on the ocean, checked out the insanity of Bangla Rd, Big Buddha, crazy monkeys, more temples, more beaches, insane seafood of the gods. I took a ferry to the Phi Phi Islands for 2 days which included an all day boat tour of the surrounding islands, and Maya Bay, with snorkeling, and epic sunset views. (seriously best photos I've ever taken on that boat at sunset, and from Phi Phi Don viewpoints. (like blown up and framed on my wall forever good) I took a ferry to Ao Nang where I only regrettably stayed 1 night at, but again captured a stunning sunset among my best ever, and also attended the Krabi King Cobra show. From there I went back to Phuket, and decided to just have 3 lazy days in the Nai Yang area near the airport. (much needed by this time) After all that chill time, I flew back to Bangkok to rage it the last 3 days of my trip for New Years Eve. I did 1 day in Chinatown, and the last 2 days in a 5 star hotel in one of the suites overlooking the Bangkok skyline. Oh... and those 3 days back in Phuket at the end, were spent hanging with a Thai girl I met at my hotel. She went to Bangkok with me, and we brought in the new year of 2020 while fireworks were flying off in the city at midnight. ;) Only in Thailand... Life happens there!

I went to Thailand in 1972 (before you were born Paddy). It was just after I got my medical degree. A good friend and fellow student (from Thailand) invited me to visit his family. His Father was the Chief of Police in Bangkok. At that time Thailand was a Police State (dictatorship), so he was a VERY important man. Everywhere we went we had a police escort/bodyguard. No-one would let us pay for anything. I found it very embarrassing. I would love to visit again in more normal circumstances.

Love your videos Paddy, super helpful and relevant. We arrive in BKK in two weeks and so excited!

What a fantastic itinerary video. Well presented and filmed 👏 thank you for the video 👏

Simply incredible well thought out video. Thank you!

Very well thought out video Paddy. Most appreciative of your effort.

Another amazing video, thanks Paddy. You've given me some great ideas for my next visit in three weeks time.

Awesome video, Paddy! Thank you for putting it all together. I can't wait for the Laos videos.

LOVE THIS VIDEO PADDY!!!! We’re going to share this video with all of our friends and their children too! (Well at least the the ones fresh out of college:) Thanks for sharing this….good luck with your travels into Laos😉

Excellent and incredibly helpful video. Thank you. Planning our three week trip to Thailand for this coming December so your advice and insight will prove invaluable

Fantastic information, funny and fast… Well done mate 🤙🏼

Great Itinerary advice! Thank you!

Thank you, Paddy! You helped me deciding where to go, which island to start with in the south! 🥳🥳🥳

Love these itineraries! Thanks for sharing!

You’re amazing. During the pandemic/lockdown you were my lifeline to a life I used to know, now you feel like a friend i‘m so happy to follow. Thank you for everything P.

Hi paddy , your videos are honest and up front , I have come to love them . your motorcycle ride was funny and totally loved it. Thank you for what you do.

Thank you for sharing ! We are planning a trip to Thailand in march. 🙂👍

Yeees this is the video I've needed!! Going for 4 weeks in January your my favourite thailand based youtuber :)

You beauty, thanks for this, exactly what I've been trying to sort out for several weeks, you've consolidated it all for me!x

Wow.....mouth watering itinerary you have crafted... love it. Thanks Paddy

That was really helpful, thank you!

I started planning my first trip to Thailand for next summer earlier this week. This is very convenient! Thank you!

Thanks 1st time visitor, currently planning our itinerary so this is a great help 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Ummm....WOW!!!! Speechless information in one video! How did you do this, Paddy?! I know it's alot of work and thank you so much for your hard work! I love every second of this video. WOOOOW!!

Great video and advice. We are heading to Thailand next and are so excited, Thank you 😊

Definitely the north is for me . . . Probably why I decided to settle there 😜

Very informative and fun to watch. Your recommended thailand visit itineraries are impressive.

Love this video. You recommend the two-week trip in Thailand is great!

This was so good!! Loved how to put this together and of course we get to see snippets from your other adventures! I'd love to see an in-depth 5 days in Chiang Mai :-)

Best itinerary video I've seen so far. Very much appreciated!

luv your video's!!! We're coming for 6 weeks starting from the 11th of december. Looking forward to do a lot of things on your list 😋

You’re a good dude paddy. This video was very useful. Thanks mate 🎉

Fantastic presentation of Thailand and its hidden wonders🥰

Wow thanks Paddy!!!

Fantastic itineraries I’m pleased to say I’ve seen almost all those places but that’s over visiting Thailand over the past 12 years 😂 it’s definitely my second home and I’ll be back very soon thanks paddy for this brilliant video

WOOHOO! Having watched every single episode you have put on KZfaq …this is a BANGER as a standalone Vlog. It’s especially amazing and stands out for ANYONE needing that “instant” holiday travel itinerary. Having been to most of the places you mentioned, I was sitting there going YES YES YES this! The itinerary flows so well & I can see how much work you have put into this punchy high paced Vlog (although I like sloooow travel and would much prefer a month for each of those ideas) If someone was planning this they just need to click on all the other amazing vlogs if they want even more inspiration! Applause!!!

Paddy thx, you are inspirasjon fore me. I have my location in Koh lanta now. And i Love it. From North Norway. 5 weeks ago now, and i Will stay. Keep up Your Good Work🥰showing Thailand to all of us

Love your channel, Paddy. Getting ready to go to Thailand and your itineraries are super helpful. Well-shot videos too.

What a great Video, thanks for sharing!

Excellent video Paddy, so helpful, thank you!

YES Thank you for this!

We learnt after planning a non stop Thailand trip, that you definitely need down time days. Our next trip (already booked!) we are doing most of your Suntan trip. Cathy and Kevs x

Can't go wrong with these itineraries, Paddy! Well done. I would add that when people are relaxing in Thailand, to listen to your drone footage vlogs as a soundtrack. Your music matches so well with the surroundings, it would enhance the experience to have it on the headphones while walking on the beach or enjoying temples and mountains!

Best video ever ! I love your comments on Pai , a place I fondly call home and pinch myself waking up every morning Retired and happy

We’ll done Paddy! I enjoy every sec watching your video. From time to time my colleagues from another country ask me what to do or see in Thailand and my life is too boring…get up go to work eat Pad Krapao and repeat. Now I’ll just share your video. And hope to see more from you.

Hiya Paddy. *Congratulations 115K* Love this. I Love Koh Samui. All great recommendations. Hard to choose just one. Great travel itinerary. Beautiful footage. Gorgeous drone shots. Great video. Have a wonderful week, Paddy.

Cheers padraig! Just purchased the trailblazer. Will be over in Jan for few months. Exactly what I needed help with some ideas. Will use this as a guide and wing some time someplace. Maybe find you doing a blog somewhere 😂

Thanks Paddy, a great vid and it has whet my appetite for a Thai tour. I think I fancy combining the Northern Monkey and trailblazer and spread it over four weeks so I can have a bit more time exploring the best places. Keep up the good work!

As Thai thank you so much to Paddy for your loving my country and wellcome .

This is exactly what I've been looking for! Done 2 weeks in Thailand pre covid but felt like I only got a small taste so I'm looking to do a month but still make the most of it

Thanks Paddy, a great info vid 🤘🤘given me some ideas 👌👌🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

I’ll be in Thailand for a month in December, visiting south & north I’ll be using your recommendations. Thanks Paddy.

I've gotten really fascinated by the beauty of the nature in this video. What a fantastic place.😀👍👍

I am not going to watch any more videos to decide on what to do for my 2 weeks plan. You are the best 🎉 💫 so helpful!

I just love you. You & your vlogs are outstanding. Much love from Canada.

THIS IS BRILLIANT. NICE ONE

Cool video.. Just what i needed. Much appreciated. See you there.. ✌️👍👌😀

THIS IS AMAZING! Thank you so much

Awesome video, thanks for posting. My wife and I are heading to the Kingdom for the month of May. I think we'll build from both Northern/Southern. Would love to see your take on a 30 days in the Kingdom!

Excellent PD - Quality info and amazing options - great presentation - 😄👍👌🙏

❤ Thailand is an amazing place. Thank you for sharing your travel journey.❤

Thanks Paddy for the helpful video. Greetings from San Francisco. ❤

This is a wonderful guide Paddy! Thank you for puttig this together.

I don’t write many comments but I gotta say after following you for quite some time while planning my trip this video nails it and what a perfect use of previously captured footage! This is what most people are trying to capture in a video when planning even though your others go into more detail this one is overwhelmingly helpful. Thank you! I hope your channel grows and maybe you can do one for a full month or even a Vietnam itinerary in this format!

good to here all these shares what would you do with your suitcase all the way around all this travelling

Yesssssss paddds! Been following you since Australia and this has been such a helpful video !! 100% doing the southern one. Maybe a miss one or two of the places though so we can really nail and absorb each location fully!

Hi Paddy. Love your videos. It's one of the reasons I decided to visit Thailand. I'm back a second time now. It would be great to meet you.

This is very helpful paddy! It’s funny, I’m going to Thailand next week and was about to do the „full Thailand tour“ in the exact way like you mentioned it, so now I’m even more convinced to the trip like this! Thank you :)

Awesome timing Paddy! Coming back this December for a month, and you gave me lots of new ideas!

very useful video, thank you

Awesome report paddy. Do you guide ? Awesome. Thanks

Hey Paddy, i am Right now at railay. I done everything you said, except the National park and koh samui. Thank you very much for your videos, they helped me a lot❤

this is the video I was looking for and could not find for long time! Super thankful for such information. we are coming to thailand over 2 weeks for a month. And we are definitely a trailblazer kind of people. will make use of these information very gladly. Continue what you are doing because you are doing great :)

Great video and editing again paddy,,,peace and happiness

perfect thailand planning trip ..simply fantastic!!

This is incredible, Paddy. Thank you. I've been so overwhelmed trying to plan my trip.

Good one, Paddy! 👍Keep up the good work! 👏

Wow I'm just planning my 3 week trip fabulous

I have just came back from Thailand. It was an awesome experience.

Paddy you have Thailand nailed! great video

Very well done Paddy. Thanks 😊

❤️✨🙏🏼Paddy! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Fantastic description longing to get back!

Just stayed in The Carlton……Amazing, Thank You for the recommendation 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Realy good vlog for all the people who want to come and don't know what part they would go 👍 i bet it was a joy making and editing this one mate, cause you got to dive into your 1 year trip travelling all 77 . I saw some sweet spots come by where i ended up last year, thanks to you Mr Doyle 🙏 Me and the misses loved this one ❤️ And as always, C Ya in the next one Paddy, cheers and enjoy Laos mate 🙌🍻

Paddy this is crazy! Well done with this whole itinerary! You are just amazing!!!

I'm currently planning my trip to Thailand. What an amazing channel you have Paddy. It's helping me with my plans. Cheers.

Great video i have just subscribed to your channel, i am hoping to go in April 2023 so really useful

Thanks for making such useful videos..

..another good one, Paddy! ...Keep it up!

All the videos I’ve watched I knew you’d be the best! Cheers

Paddy.Super.really fanntastic . all the best,

What a great idea. I wish I had your itinerary the first time I went to Thailand, it would have saved me a heap of time researching. I think all Travel Agencies should have your guides on hand👏😊

Fantastic Paddy … Quick and easy for new travelers and been before travellers to the kingdom of Thailand 🇹🇭. Everything you have done I definitely agree you know exactly what your talking about. Im looking forward to seeing more . Great 👍 work Mr Doyle .

Incredible video man. Had no idea where to start to plan a trip in Thailand but this is now sorted!

Nice video , thank you Paddy from Serbian brother in Miami.

Excellent one Paddy. Again, you help me shape my itinerary. I will be getting to Koh Samui sooner now!! OK, thank you. Keep up the great work.

Hehehe I liked all the itineraries but I feel very tired and need a holiday after my holiday 🤣 Thanks Paddy and we'll come for a year and do them all reeeaaaal sloooow!

Awesome video Paddy! Any tips for Chiang Mai for New Years Eve?!