Thailand

India’s favorite travel destination – Thailand.

And why not! Thailand has everything and of course, beaches, beaches and more beaches! Each one equally stunning. It is a complete package with beautiful locations, temples, clear water, serene beaches, night life, great food, and plenty to shop till you drop! You can always chose Thailand to be your first International destination if you have not had yours already.

Introduction

With about 1430 islands, choosing where to go becomes difficult. Stunning beaches in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Siam with water as greenish-blue as it can get, attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. It offers something for everyone. Whether you want a relaxed laid-back holiday or if you are a party animal with a thirst for nightlife. It also caters to the shopping buffs out there. What you chose must depend on your budget and time. If you are not averse to alcohol and/or you know how to swim, you can have some other experiences for which Thailand is popular.

You can easily spend up to a month in Thailand on a single Visa. It is the right place for some unwinding. You may explore Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi at leisure in 10 days. They are perfect locations for a glimpse of what Thailand has to offer. You may also take short duration trips of 2-3 days and discover maybe one or two cities at a time. This way we require maximum of 7 days in a trip. In this post we will cover some of the popular cities of Thailand. We will also provide you multiple itineraries and a comparative analysis to help you what to chose and what to skip. There are many popular islands in Thailand each one with its own set of natural beauty. We will keep adding to this article more of it as and when we visit more places.

Weather

Thailand has a tropical climate. Two types of monsoons – southwest monsoons and north east monsoons affect its climate. The southwest monsoons blowing from the Indian Ocean bring plenty of rain. The north-east monsoons coming from China bring dry cold winds. The monsoon starts as early as May and lasts till October, sometimes accompanied by tropical cyclones that bring heavy rain. The general weather is hot, any time of the year, with minimum temperature being 18°C during December to January. It becomes difficult to avoid the rains at the same time avoiding crowds in this beautiful country. Click here to learn more

How to Reach

There are 2 ways in how to reach Thailand from India – by air and by road. The road route is long. If you love road trips and have more time, this can be fun. We will stick to air travel in our posts. There are direct flights to Bangkok from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. It takes around 3-4 hours in a direct flight to Bangkok. Direct flights also operate to Phuket from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru. Kolkata being the cheapest. Click here to learn more

Visa

Once you have decided how to reach, there is another key point to remember. Since, Thailand is an international destination, you definitely require your passport and a visa to reach there. Here, we cover in detail the process, forms and documents, and the fees to obtain visa. There is also a list of countries that do not require a visa. Click here to know if India is on that list

Accommodation

All the cities in Thailand are suited to every budget, offering stay options from luxurious hotels to backpacking hostels. Everyone is welcome here! You may select the area of your stay as per your choice and enjoy your stay. For us, expenses on accommodation in Thailand has always been lesser than the flights cost per head. Although we prefer comfortable stays over backpacking hostels because of many reasons. Click here to explore best areas to stay

Transportation

Transportation in Thailand is no worry at all. Intercity travel is very convenient. Once you reach Bangkok, head to the bus terminal if you want to go to any other city. You will find many comfortable and luxury private as well as government buses operating from Bangkok to almost everywhere in Thailand. The prices vary for different categories. Click here to check the transportation costs

Places of Interest

Thailand has a myriad of places to chose from depending on your budget and preferences. Culture, beaches, night life, leisure and what not! To help you choose the best for your trip, we have covered in detail every aspect of the most travelled and the most popular cities below. Click here to explore what to do in Thailand

Food

Thai cuisine is popular all over the world. Thailand is a place for foodies. Apart from the popular red, green and yellow Thai curries, there are plenty more to discover in food here. Every city in Thailand has streets filled with vendors selling traditional Thai street food. You can never go hungry here. Vegetarians may find fruits and corn being sold everywhere in mobile food stalls. They have tofu as the vegetarian item in every dish. Thai people use plenty of green vegetables in cooking everything. Click here to know what you can eat

Itinerary & Budget

You can follow several combinations for your trip to Thailand. We have covered details for both short trips as well as longer holidays. Additionally, we have also provided a budget estimate for the itineraries. Click here to check the budget and itinerary

Suggestions

This post is specifically focused on guiding you through suggestions on your Thailand trip based on our experiences. We hope to make your holidays easier by incorporating the dos and don’ts to follow on your trip. Hopefully, it will help you and assist you in keeping these tips in mind while making your plans. Click here to read all the tips