Originally Posted by
zbomb2000
This is all under the assumption that it is fairly easy to fly between these locations. Is that the case?
Provided there is an airport, otherwise no.
Ko Samui does have its airport, but only Bangkok Airways fly to it, keeping prices high.
Chiang Mai is easy by plane and many LCCs and traditional airlines fly there.
Originally Posted by
zbomb2000
The Singapore/Seoul question was really just wondering about breaking up the long flight times from Atlanta. It would probably be for a day only, but for those of you who have done long haul flights like this, is it even necessary? I wasn't planning on going out of my way to visit either of those places on this trip.
I would definitely make a 1 day stopover at either of the cities, but Singapore IMO is much better for sightseeing and much more convenient logistically. Unless it's expensive to make a stopover or you are short on time, go for it.