What a change Thailand was from India. I loved India, but I wouldn’t say it’s the most traveler-friendly country. In Bangkok, however, it was extremely easy to be a traveler and it’s probably such a popular destination for this reason.
There were more tourists in Thailand, which I had mixed feelings about. It felt like a less unique experience than India because everything was so organized and there were so many tourists, but it was also fun in its own right. In India, I would go for a few days without seeing another western tourist. Still, it was nice to be able to walk down a street and eat just about anywhere without worrying about getting sick. Things were orderly, public transportation easy, and my Airbnb in Bangkok was among the most comfortable places I’ve stayed.
I met a lot of people along the way who said they didn’t like Bangkok, but I thought it was a wonderfully interesting place to spend a few days.