Eight ways to meet people
| Way | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Group food tour | Short stay | You eat and chat; see night tuk-tuk and street food |
| Cooking class | Short stay, solo | Small group around a worktop; see workshops in Bangkok |
| Pub crawl | An evening, ages 20-35 | Hostel atmosphere, around Khao San Road |
| Hostel with events | Solo | See hostels and capsules |
| Language exchange | Long stay | Regular meet-ups listed on Meetup or Facebook groups |
| Sports and clubs | Long stay | Muay Thai, running, ultimate frisbee, climbing gyms |
| Coworking | Remote workers | See coworking in Bangkok |
| Apps | Long stay | Meetup, expat groups, friendship apps; check profiles |
Safety tips
- Group nights out are safe as long as you keep your drink in sight; see night safety in Bangkok.
- First meeting with a stranger from an app: a public place, and tell someone where you are.
- Respect local customs; see etiquette in Thailand.
Where to start
- Day 1: a group activity (food tour or cooking).
- Days 2-3: a hostel evening or a pub crawl.
- Long stay: one fixed weekly activity (sport or language exchange).
