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To Koh Tao on a VIP bus. What I noticed on my last day in Chiang Mai

To Koh Tao on a VIP bus. What I noticed on my last day in Chiang Mai

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The day I left Chiang Mai. The 'rules of going viral' that became clear when my TikTok reached 10,000 views for the first time, and my honest feelings about Chiang Mai, which I didn't really enjoy. The kind woman I met at Krung Thep Station, and the night heading to Koh Tao on a VIP bus.

I woke up at 11:20. Then I hurried to take a shower and get ready. Today is flight day. So I hurriedly packed.

Goodbye Chiang Mai

After checking out, I updated Instagram for the first time in a while. While I was in Chiang Mai I discovered a lot and had fun, but how should I put it... to be honest, I didn't really enjoy it that much. Maybe because I didn't make many friends? I don't know. A lot happened.

Then I took a motorcycle taxi to the airport. I enjoyed my last meal in Chiang Mai in the lounge and then headed to the flight! It's been a while since my last flight, so I'm really excited! Can't wait!

My TikTok went viral for the first time

Come to think of it, my TikTok exceeded 10,000 views for the first time and the likes went over 1,600. I'm so happy because one in eight people liked it. I got to experience what a post looks like when it goes viral for the first time. I think this is a big discovery and a big lesson.

I studied the videos to see what was different from others and where they were going viral. When I analyzed them, my views and likes were totally different when I looked handsome compared to when I was tired and my face looked heavy. So I realized that physical attractiveness matters. If I fix my hair properly and make the video look beautiful, I think a lot of people will watch it. Of course quality is important too.

To be seen over 11,000 times for the first time and to get this many likes... I'm really happy.

First flight in a while and a Bangkok transfer

Had a light snack in the lounge

So I got on the plane. Since it had been a long time since I flew, I was really excited. While on board I listened to music the whole time.

I listened to a lot of SF songs after a long time. Then I slept a little. I was really tired, you know.

Beautiful sunset

After arriving I took the train to the station nearest the bus stop. This transfer was connected from Krung Thep Station, but I couldn't tell which one was the transfer, so I tried asking anyone nearby. I didn't feel embarrassed or anything. I guess it was probably because I was tired.

The woman I asked at Krung Thep Station was very kind; she even followed me afterward and said, 'Which station were you going to? I just wanted to double-check.' I thought she was very polite and kind.

From MOS Burger to the bus to Koh Tao

I took the train and arrived safely. I called a GrabBike to get to a nearby shopping mall. I ate MOS Burger there and finished preparing. I was able to charge my phone, so I'm okay for now.

Pocari Sweat is essential

Then I called another GrabBike and went to where the bus to Koh Tao would arrive. There were a lot of Westerners there. I received a sticker, put it on, and was ready.

I boarded the bus. This time it's a VIP bus, so it was very comfortable. The ride was really excellent. I'll spend the day (on it) and probably arrive tomorrow morning, I think.

Luckily the seat next to me is empty

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Kota Ishihara

Graduate of the Department of Life Science at Kinki University. After graduation, studied web production independently and became a freelancer in Oct 2022. Since then, has been traveling across Europe and Southeast Asia, meeting people and exploring cultures. Dreams of moving to Europe, building a creative multinational company, and traveling the world as a pilot. Can’t live without music and fashion. Tough critic of earphones. Respects Taro Okamoto.

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