Thailand Summary

Bangkok (April 25 - 27)
Transportation: Flight. Japan Airlines 707. Included in RTW ticket.
Accommodation:
- JW Marriott. Booked ahead as I arrived past midnight, and did not want to have to look for a bed at that hour.
- Tuptim B&B. In Khao San backpacker district. 450THB/night for single room with fan, shared bathroom.
Sights & Tours:
- Grand Palace. ★★★ 250THB.
- Floating Market. ★ 150THB for boat ride thru market. Transport included in Chiang Mai package per below.
Yummies: Anything coconut, taro bread, sauteed morning glory, mango with sticky rice, omelet rice at market stalls, various fruit juices
Notable Purchases: Pants alternation for 50THB

Chiang Mai (April 29 - May 1)
*Note: I purchased a tour package from a travel agency in Bangkok for 3500THB that included (A) Transport to floating market in Bangkok, (B) Overnight train to Chiang Mai, (C) 2 nights accommodation in Chiang Mai, and (D) 2 days 1 night trekking thru the mountains in Chiang Mai with transport, guide, food, and lodging
Transportation: Overnight train. 2nd class sleeper.
Accommodation:
- ???. Didn't pay attention to the name of the hostel since it was provided in the tour. Single room with fan, ensuite.
- No Name Wooden Hut. Shared room with individual mosquito netting. Shared toilet (hole in the ground). No showers.
Sights & Tours: Trekking. Especially the bamboo rafting. ★★★★
Yummies: Thai iced tea, mango with sticky rice, spicy noodles, curries, market stall food (various rice and veggies), fresh fruit shakes
Notable Purchases: Pringles chips for the trek @ 20THB. Insect repelling herbal gel for 50THB.