If we consider a backpack trip to Thailand where are you? Some ideas for your itinerary.
One week: If you only have a week in Thailand, will be seen to make sacrifices, you can. The most common way would be to spend a few days in Bangkok, check out the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and familiarity with the Thai culture. The rest of the trip could offer to be spent one of the many beach bars sites Thailand.
Catch a Cheap flights to Phuket and Ko Samui to relax on the beach for a few days. Ko Samui, you could spend a few days on Ko Pha Ngan, if you participate the Full Moon Party (book accommodation well in advance if you try to go to the Full Moon Party) are wanted. From Phuket, you could use a few days on the beautiful island of Ko Phi Phi to spend relaxing on the beach or go snorkeling.
Two weeks: Two weeks in Thailand, you will be able to the vast majority of whatto offer> Thailand. Also, your journey will start most probably in Bangkok.
If you want to take to the beach circuit, take the bus or a cheap flight to Phuket. Spend a day in Phuket before in Ko Phi Phi. Ko Phi Phi, a ferry to the Krabi region spend and spend some climbing and snorkeling. From Krabi by bus to Surat Thani to the ferry to Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngan head before it completed back to Bangkok for your trip.
Another option isVisit to northern Thailand, but some time on the beach. Begin again in Bangkok, before the train to Chiang Mai. While in Chiang Mai, visit local indigenous mountain people, go on elephant ride, go bamboo rafting, take Thai cooking classes, and visit the Sunday Market. From Chiang Mai you can choose to either visit Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngan or Phuket, Ko Phi Phi and Krabi. The easiest way is to catch a cheap flight from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui or Phuket either.
One Month:With a month in Thailand, you can visit almost every corner of the country. Together with all the destinations mentioned above, it is also the white sand beaches of Ko Samet and Ko Chang. To the east of Bangkok, these destinations are much quieter than the beach destinations in Southern Thailand. Ko Chang is a good place to visit if you are diving into.
Another aim of the visit possible, Ko Tao. A short ferry ride from Koh Pha Ngan, thissleepy island also has some excellent diving, and can be a relaxing break from the craziness of the Full Moon Party.
Unfortunately, due to its central location in Bangkok and the fact that in Thailand is the hub, you have to backtrack if you want the country to all corners. If you are willing to take some cheap flights, it can help to eliminate the long drives backtracking.