OK, I've finally plucked up the courage to travel alone to Thailand. Need some tips :-D?

go do it you will be ok travelling on your own a lot of the time you may think thy are to friendly but thats just the way thy are. thailand is like a drug once you have tryed it you can not stop.

Sad to say, it is not safe to travel alone in Thailand, and even you can make friend to a fellow travelers you can not be sure it is safe, they might con you to carry drugs that will put you in hell, do get some friend to go with you and never trust any one that you did not know, any one who never know before and all of sudden became so friendly, other than that Thailand is quite alright, a lot of beautiful place, friendly people (you must be careful) and cheap food and goods. Good luck

You'll be fine Thailand is a great country for a first visit it very tourist friendly. If you decide to drink drink responsibly. Don't leave your drinks out of your sight. Don't do drugs and if anyone is a little too friendly walk away. I've met many great and very helpful people in Thailand but there are scam artist and you just have to be a little wary. There will be lots of accommodations available and there will be lots of other travelers on vacation just ask they'll let you know. The cheaper places don't have websites but they will let you see the room before you rent (I would suggest you do this). I know this may sound strange but the working girls in the bars have always been a great resource. Mostly they're poor and just trying to earn a living. Look for one who speaks English (Mamasan or a older woman) and tell them what your looking for (room.food etc.) and they'll call around to their friends and hook you up. Don't forget to offer a tip up to 50 baht would be good.

Sorry, but I don't think you should go to Thailand on your own, for all sorts of reasons including the ones you've already given. If your dream was always to go to Thailand then that's probably not going to stop you going! However, if your dream was just "to travel" but you weren't really sure where, then there are all sorts of places you could go where there would be far fewer potential difficulties.

Hey, don't worry too much. You are english, as soon as you get there local people will try to take care of you, sometimes maybe too much. So be careful but them you will be offered so quick with so many taxi drivers who know everything around and whatever you need. So don't worry about little things like that, you better worry about yourself. You are only 25 and girl that should worry you the most

Hi the answer above me is the best answer so far , you should have a look at this site http://www.couchsurfing.org/ if you are on a budget and if you want someone who know the local area http://www.bts.co.th/en/index.asp http://bangkok-airport-transfer.com/

I have one item for your personnel safety to suggest then. A Spot GPS Messenger. It is a small handheld unit which is capable of sending preset text and emails to say you are safe, need help, or urgent 911 assistance. The unit is cheap and will give peace of mind to you and your loved ones. It does not need a charger either and works almost anywhere and certainly in the areas you mention. Travel is the best experience in Life.

there bounds to be available accomm, trust me. and those ppl (as in thai ppl working at guest houses/motels etc) usually can speak some eng. the only thing id be worried about since youre a young girl traveling here alone .... is your safety always stay vigilant its a beautiful country but that doesn't mean its safe :)

I've travelled a lot to many parts of the world and many times alone. I find countries like Italy and Greece are quite difficult, because in Greece the taxi may take you around and around and come back and say they don't know the hotel you're staying in and just park the taxi left the meter running and go smoke with his friends. In Thailand, or any other countries, things like that may happen. If you're alone and very very good looking, chances you may find companionship right away after you left London airport. But if not, in Thai we have a say that 'not do good looking girls have face as weapon' so people get scare away, if this is your case, you only need to be careful with your possession and money. Read lots of travelling guide books before you leave, book accommodation ahead. Locate someone along the trip that you fill comfortable to be with like a couple who may help you in time of need. Have contacts, phone number and address of the British Consular offices in Thailand where you can easily gain access to at all time. Be smart and alert. Then, I think you will have a great time. I travelled alone in UK, Switzerland, Greece, Romania, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan and many other places and still alive. I'm a guy though.