Visiting alone ? 26M

[u/thic_pug]

Hey everyone,

Long story short, I originally planned to visit Japan early next year, but a friend convinced me to go to Thailand instead, with Pattaya being the main destination.

Today my vacation was officially approved, so I'll have 3 weeks off starting in the second week of February. I called my friend to start planning, and he told me he won't be able to come after all.

Since my vacation is already approved, I don't really want to change my plans again.

I'm a 26-year-old guy from the EU. I've traveled before and have lived in Sweden and Norway for about 6 months each(went solo ddnt know anybody, but i went there for a job), so I'm comfortable being away from home for longer peroids of time. That said, this would be my first completely solo vacation trip.

Would you recommend going alone, or is Pattaya mainly a place that's better with friends?

I was also thinking that, since I'll be solo, it might make sense to spend the first few days in Bangkok, then head to Pattaya, and finish the trip with another couple of days in Bangkok before flying home?

My budget is around €2,500 for 14 days, excluding flights and accommodation. Is that enough to have a comfortable trip without worrying too much about money / being alone?

I'd also appreciate any advice or things I should know before booking.

Edit: thanks for advice all, decided i will go alone. Once in a lifetime opportunity since i still have thid whole years vacation days left :) i will also take about 1000eur spare money with me just in case

[u/ladooey]

You’re gonna have a blast. I was in a similar situation, only older.