Asia · December 2026 to January 2027
Thailand, 2026 to 2027
Our third trip to Thailand, 30 December to 19 January: New Year in Bangkok, a week learning to dive on Koh Tao, then Koh Samui, Koh Chang and Muay Thai back in Bangkok.
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The plan
Three weeks, four places and a diving course. This is the plan as it stands, and the diaries will fill in the rest.
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30 Dec to 2 Jan
Bangkok
We land on 30 December and see in 2027 with the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
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From 2 Jan, for a week
Koh Tao
A week learning to scuba dive with La Bombona Diving, working towards our Open Water certificates.
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One night
Koh Samui
A night on Koh Samui before we fly on.
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Until 16 Jan
Koh Chang
A flight to Trat via Bangkok, then the ferry across to the island.
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16 to 19 Jan
Bangkok
Back in the city for Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium, then home on the 19th, landing on the 20th.
Day by day
Every day of the trip in order, written up as we go.
The diaries start on 30 December. Each day will appear here once it’s written up.
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Everything we wish we'd known before we went, written from this trip.
Before you go
Things to Know
Visas, money, getting around and etiquette, from our trips.
Last time
Thailand 2022 to 2023
The River Kwai, Khao Sok, Phuket, Phi Phi and Railay.