I just spent 4 weeks in Thailand, and it was AMAZING. Don't skip it, whatever you do. But sure as heck don't stay in Bangkok. I had a blast in Koh Samui/Koh Tao and a wonderful time in Chiang Mai on a trek in the jungle. The trek there (Through Eagle House, one of the best companies) cost about 70 dollars for 4 days, and I was actually IN the jungle, leeches mosquitoes and all, staying in bamboo huts in villages that are truly authentic hill tribe villages. Seriously, I would not suggest skipping Thailand...
Chris
Skip Thailand!?
I just spent 4 weeks in Thailand, and it was AMAZING. Don't skip it, whatever you do. But sure as heck don't stay in Bangkok. I had a blast in Koh Samui/Koh Tao and a wonderful time in Chiang Mai on a trek in the jungle. The trek there (Through Eagle House, one of the best companies) cost about 70 dollars for 4 days, and I was actually IN the jungle, leeches mosquitoes and all, staying in bamboo huts in villages that are truly authentic hill tribe villages. Seriously, I would not suggest skipping Thailand...