Lone female eating at restaurants in Thailand

Hi Everyone,

I%26#39;m a 54 year old female who will be travelling alone for the first time later this year to Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

Although I%26#39;m told I%26#39;m not a shy person at home (I love people and talking to them), I was wondering how a lone female dining in restaurants in Thailand is regarded.

I want to experience all types of restaurants and eateries and challenge myself to new experiences so I suppose I shouldn%26#39;t really care about this. However, if anyone has any words of wisdom or information on this matter, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you.

Lone female eating at restaurants in Thailand

I don%26#39;t think a lone female dining alone in Thailand is regarded other than just another diner/guest/tourist.

Lone female eating at restaurants in Thailand

Correct, no problem. You may get some friendly people who want to chat.

hi ya, i travelled alone in Bangkok and Thailand, eating out on your own was no problem, you have a range of all types of food and resturants, i sampled food my first night in A resturant called Cabbages and Condoms, it was down a side street on Suhvitch road,the place is so busy you never feel alone,the sky train is a great way to travel arouind safely, and faster than being stuck in traffic chaos, be careful about taxi charges and meyers for short distances lots of people get ripped off, dont say its your first time in Bangkok,im planning changmai this year, so sussing it out too.

hi you will have no problem eating alone and there is a wide range of restaurants available,i ate at one called Cabbages and Condoms offf suchivitch road,try the thai currys or tradional soups, hot spicy and all part of your experience, travel on the sky train its great if you can get a hotel near it mine was Victoria it was 3 star clean, and comfy and great for getting around from.its such a busy city you will not feel alone Thai people are very helpful but i found in round the city they couldnt speak much english, so when they smile and nod at your questions you could be heading the wrong direction, check the maps at the sky train, or try a tuck tuck, mad taxi, if your feeling brave, im going to chang mai this year so any tips on treks would be helpful.good luck.

Find a restaurant with a good menu, and have a seat!

Thais are lovely, hospitable people. You%26#39;ll be welcomed in any restaurant (linen tablecloth places included).

Chiang Mai and Bangkok are not like Paris, re: people eating alone. In France, it%26#39;s commonplace. People may look up, greet you with a smile, and go back to their meal.

Have a great time in Thailand!

Sawadeekrup, greetings from Chiangrai, north Thailand. In Thailand, it is very normal to see locals or tourists dining alone. You are normally greeted with a smile - don%26#39;t forget, this is the ';Land of Smiles';. Having tried the restaurant food, do you really want to taste the authentic Thai home cooked food and desserts by living with a Thai family? Message me, if you need more advice.

I was worried about this as well. But I soon realised that I really had nothing to worry about.

If a Thai asks you if you are travelling on your own, they quite often sit and talk to you about it.

A lot of them were amazed that I was a female travelling around on my own, they thought it was very brave and wanted to know more.

Just smile, be friendly and you will get people to talk to you :)

Enjoy, relax and have a great time!!

Lorree

You go girl! ...You%26#39;re going to leave richer than when you went. Thai people are among the friendliest in the world, known for their hospitality. Wear a t-shirt and shorts below the knees (or Capri%26#39;s) in Bangkok. This will get you respect.

I travel alone too. Thailand is now my only holiday destination. Wait til you taste the food. It%26#39;s to die for!

*Just to let you know... the street food is safe. (Gai satay) Chicken satay. [Chicken kabobs.] Always say: nit noy pet. (Little bit spice.) Don%26#39;t be scared of the food. This will get you a plastic, mini bag with a dip. This dip has a Divine mixture of spice. It%26#39;s usually always served as a condiment. Try just a tiny bit on the corner of one piece of your chicken. That%26#39;s all you need. No need to over do it. You will love it! It%26#39;s unbelievably delicious! If you dip the whole chicken kabob in it ...watch out ~ it might be too hot!

This street food is about 30 B or 40 B. (The more kabobs, the more it is.) You can get the same in a restaurant but you will pay 300 B. upwards.

If you see a Thai eating at a street stall, you know it%26#39;s safe. Thais don%26#39;t want to get sick either. Follow these rules and you%26#39;ll be fine. *As long as it%26#39;s cooked in front of you.... you%26#39;ll be O.K. The street food is so cheap. Restaurants are good too but it%26#39;s not the same as buying directly from a Thai.

If you see a street cart with bananas. It%26#39;s Thai Roti. Some Thais makes it heavy, similar to a banana pancake. I like it more towards stuffed, flaky pastry. The best Roti I ever had was in Chiang Mai. Do try it. ';Cheap! Cheap, Madam!';

By the way... Cabbages and Condoms is near Pattaya. (Not Bangkok.)

I have stayed in many places in Bangkok until I found Suk 11 Guest House. (Near Nana Sky train.) Only $19. No joking! I strongly suggest staying in Sukhumvit area in Bangkok. Soi 11 is the best area. Beyond Soi 11 is too far away. *Avoid Soi 15 and onwards. [Google: Trip Advisor, Suk 11 Guest House to see pictures and reviews.]

You will love this place! At 5 P.M. they do a dinner for all the guests. (For a small fee.) There%26#39;s a note on the table for guests wanting dinner. This place was awesome!

If you are there on a Saturday make sure you go to the largest market in the world. ';Chatuchak Week-end Market.'; 1600 stalls. It%26#39;s world renown. *Take the Sky train to the last stop... Moh Chit Station. Get off and walk down the right side to the entrance.

If you want something to do in Bangkok at night... go to Tokyo Joe%26#39;s Blues Bar. Soi 26, Suhkumvit. (There%26#39;s no bar girls and it%26#39;s awesome music.) Soi Dog Blues Band is the weekend house band. Google U-tube and watch a video of the Soi Dogs at Tokyo Joe%26#39;s.

Book a tour of the floating Market. Everybody has to ride a long tailed boat at least one time. Always take extra money. All tours have ad-ons (extra tours optional)

Floating Market combined with Coconut Farm, (Good One!) Elephant ride optional at 200 B extra)

Snake Show (Optional at 200 B extra)

That%26#39;s enough for one day. It gets exhausting.

Book the Cultural Show and Grand Palace another day.

And last but not least... I%26#39;m not sure where you are going but...

#1 Rule: Do not walk the beach at night.

(A) It%26#39;s dark

(B) It%26#39;s noisy from the waves

(C) People drink all day

Have a fabulous time! Sawatdee Kaa!

Cabbages and Condoms is one of BANGKOK%26#39;S most well known restaurants.

To quote from Virtual Tourist:

';This original and charming restaurant, in the Sukhumvit (east) area, is managed by the Population %26amp; Community Development Association of Thailand. The restaurant incomes help fund population control, AIDS awareness, and a host of rural development programs. That%26#39;s why such a strange name.';

There is a resort by the same name in Pattaya.

Thank you everyone for all the wonderful information and your kind encouragement.

I really feel much more confident now that I won%26#39;t feel %26#39;out of place%26#39; travelling alone.

I%26#39;m looking forward to stepping outside my comfort zone and seeing what I%26#39;m capable of - something that I didn%26#39;t have the opportunity to do in my younger years.

Best wishes to you all and I believe that a smile goes an awful long way also.

Sue