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<h1>How to Plan a Trip to Thailand</h1>
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radiant beaches, cuisine that is adored around the world, and friendly people with a smile.</p>
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<p>For first-timers to Thailand, a 7-day itinerary is good taste by visiting Bangkok and one beach
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destination. We recommend travelers spend <a href="/tours/ah-20.htm">two weeks in Thailand</a> to enjoy
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the essence of the three main regions. Start from Bangkok and its side trips, stretch to Chiang Mai and
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Chiang Rai, then end the trip at two beach destinations.</p>
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<p>Here we provide practical information and tips to help make your plans easy.</p>
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<h2>5 Good Reasons to Visit Thailand</h2>
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<p>A better question would be: Why Thailand is the No.1 destination in Asia for western travelers? In 2017
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it attracted 35.38 million visitors compared to 32.59 million in 2016. Most travelers were from US, UK,
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Australia, and Germany. Here we have 5 reasons why you should make Thailand one of your destinations:</p>
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<h3>1. Visa-free stay</h3>
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<p><a href="/thailand/" target="_blank">Thailand</a> welcomes global travelers by offering a visa-free stay
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for 2 weeks or even 3 months to citizens from 64 countries. No wonder Thailand has become one of the
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easiest destinations to visit!</p>
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<h3>2. Aromatic Thai Food and Luscious Tropical Fruits</h3>
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<p>Thai food is known around the world and its cuisine relies on fresh, local ingredients – from the
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sweet smell of lemongrass to searing chilies. A variety of mouth-watering dishes have 4 distinct
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flavors: spicy, sweet, salty and sour. Food lovers can join a cookery class to learn the simplicity of
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what seems a complex dish or can go on a food tour to explore and taste the variety of food and
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flavors from south to north. Learn more about <a href="/thailand/top-dishes.htm" target="_blank"> 30
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Best Thai Dishes</a> and <a href="/thailand/street-food.htm" target="_blank">20 Best Thai Street
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<h3>3. Warm weather and exotic beach destinations</h3>
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<p>Thailand’s tropical climate throughout the year makes it a great place to visit at any time! Diverse
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culture and stunning natural scenery are the themes of Northern Thailand and the Central Plains. In
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the south, both Phuket on the western coast and Ko Samui on the eastern coast have exotic beaches to
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enjoy the amazing sunsets.</p>
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<h3>4. Ancient Culture and Religion</h3>
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<p>Thailand is a Buddhist country and there is a saying that ‘to be Thai is to be Buddhist’. Buddhism is
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deeply ingrained in their culture and it is important to respect their religious customs and belief
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when visiting. Travelers can visit stunning golden temples, watch people worship and give alms, or
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chat with monks. It is important when you visit a temple modest dress is essential or you would be
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denied entry.</p>
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<h3>5. Unspoiled Natural Attractions and Wildlife Interaction</h3>
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<p>Thailand has been doing lots of work to preserve the environment. There are over 90 national parks
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with dozens that protect plants and wildlife. Just a few of these parks are available for travelers,
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such as the world’s oldest being Khao Sok National Park and Khao Yai National Park for wild elephants.
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<p>Travelers have an opportunity to engage with them – see them bathe in a river, gain a deeper insight into
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their life and how they are protected (no elephant riding).</p>
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<h2>Getting a Tourist Visa in Thailand</h2>
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<h3>Visa Exemption: Tourists Who Aren’t Required to Have a Visa in Thailand</h3>
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<p>Citizens of 64 countries (listed below) can enter Thailand without a visa. You are granted, at most, to
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stay for a maximum of 30 days twice in a calendar year if arriving via an international airport or
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entering through a land border checkpoint from neighboring countries.</p>
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<p>30 days: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark,
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Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
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Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, the Maldives,
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Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland,
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Portugal, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain,
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Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and
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<p>90 days: Argentina, Chile</p>
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<p>30 and 90 days: Brazil, Korea, Peru</p>
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<p>14 days: Cambodia, Myanmar</p>
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<p>1. The visit is strictly for tourism purposes.</p>
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<p>2. This is the most important point — you must have a confirmed return ticket to fly out of Thailand
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within 30 days of entry. Open tickets do not qualify. Traveling over land out of Thailand, such as by
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train or bus, to Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia (including traveling en route to Singapore), and Myanmar may
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be accepted as proof of exiting Thailand.</p>
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<p>3. You need funds of at least 10,000 baht per person during your stay in Thailand.</p>
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<p>4. A fee of US$30 per entry can be charged and is subject to change without prior notice.</p>
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<h3>Visa on Arrival in Thailand</h3>
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<p>At present (as of August 2019), if you are a passport holder in one of these 19 countries/areas, you are
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eligible to get a Visa on Arrival in Thailand: Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia,
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India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan,
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Uzbekistan, and Vanuatu.</p>
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<h3 aria-controls="item2" aria-expanded="false" data-target="#item2" data-toggle="collapse">To apply for a
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Visa on Arrival</h3>
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<p>1. Your passport must be genuine and should be valid for at least 30 days.</p>
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<p>2. You must have a valid address in Thailand, whether it’s a hotel or apartment, which can be verified.
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</p>
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<p>3. You must have a confirmed return ticket to fly out of Thailand within 15 days of entry. Open tickets
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do not qualify. Traveling overland out of Thailand by train, bus, or similar transportation to Cambodia,
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Laos, Malaysia (including traveling en route to Singapore), and Myanmar is not accepted as proof of
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exiting Thailand.</p>
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<p>4. You need funds of at least 10,000 baht per person and 20,000 baht per family during your stay in
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Thailand. (The immigration officers rarely check this, though.)</p>
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<p>5. A fee of 2,000 baht is payable for your Visa on Arrival. It is subject to change without notice and
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must be paid in cash and Thai currency only.</p>
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<h3>Most Airports Issue Visas on Arrival to Tourists for Entry into Thailand</h3>
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<p>There are 24 airports and immigration checkpoints in Thailand providing facilities for the issuance of
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Visas on Arrival, including both Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok,
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Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Rai International Airport, Phuket Airport, and Samui Airport.
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For a complete checkpoints list, you can check <a
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href="http://www.thaiembassy.com/">www.thaiembassy.com</a>.</p>
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<p><b>Essential tips</b> for getting your VOA at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok:</p>
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<p>Make sure to queue in the right area and line. People applying for a Visa on Arrival do not queue in
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the same area or line as tourists who are eligible for a Visa Exemption. The signboard directing you to
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the Visa on Arrival area can suddenly become hidden if there is a big tourist crowd moving around in the
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immigration area.</p>
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</div>
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<h3>Discover the Top Destinations and Best Things to Do in Thailand</h3>
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<p>Thailand can be divided into three main regions for travelers: Northern Thailand for culture and
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elephants; Central Plains for Bangkok and city gateways; and Southern Thailand for great beaches.</p>
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<h3>1. The Dynamic Central Plains — Bangkok and Nearby</h3>
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<p>Bangkok and the nearby areas are the most popular ones in this region for city tours, exotic food, and
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cultural experiences.</p>
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<p><b><a href="/thailand/bangkok/top-attractions.htm">Top attractions in Bangkok:</a> </b><a
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href="/thailand/bangkok/grand-palace.htm">the Grand Palace</a>, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat
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Arun, Jim Thompson House, a floating market, and Chatuchak Weekend Market.</p>
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<p><a href="/thailand/bangkok/top-things.htm"><b>Top things to do in Bangkok:</b></a>Take a cruise on
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the Chao Phraya River, explore Bangkok’s food streets in a gourmet tour, go wild on Khao San Road,
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drink at Sky Bar, cycle around Bangkok’s “Green Lung” — Bang Krachao, get a cute fish spa, and
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experience the city’s transportation system such as ferry taxies, tuk-tuk and BTS sky train.</p>
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<div class="col-md-10 col-sm-10 col-xs-24"><img alt="Floating market in Bangkok"
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</div>
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<p><a href="/thailand/bangkok/outside.htm"><b>Best side trip options near Bangkok:</b></a><b> </b>Enjoy day
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trips to <span><a href="/thailand/ayutthaya-historical-park.htm">Ayutthaya</a> and the River Kwai, Khao
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Yai National Park, Kanchanaburi, the Maeklong Railway Market, Koh Samet, Hua Hin, and the big party city
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— Pattaya.</span></p>
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<p><b>Check out our most-read related articles:</b> <a href="/thailand/bangkok/best-time-to-visit.htm">Best
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Time to Visit Bangkok</a>, <a href="/thailand/bangkok/hotels.htm">Top Hotels in Bangkok</a>, <a
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href="/thailand/bangkok/how-to-get-to.htm">How to Get to Bangkok</a>, and <a
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href="/thailand/bangkok/how-to-get-around.htm">How to Get Around Bangkok.</a></p>
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<h3>2. Northern Thailand – Nature & Wildlife</h3>
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<p>The diversity of people, rugged mountains, lush rainforests and wildlife are a gem for many travelers.
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</p>
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<div class="col-md-14 col-sm-14 col-xs-24">
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<p><b>What to do in Chiang Mai: </b>Visit temples, such as Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh, markets
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including Talat Warorot and a lively night bazaar in Chiang Mai’s Old City, museums, and national
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parks, such as Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and Doi Inthanon National Park.</p>
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</div>
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<div class="col-md-10 col-sm-10 col-xs-24"><img alt="Chiang Mai Jungles"
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class="img-responsive img-rounded" src="https://data.asiahighlights.com/image/grey.gif"
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<p><b>Once in a lifetime experiences: </b>Participate in <a href="/thailand/light-festivals.htm">Chiang
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Mai’s lantern festivals — Loi Krathong and Yi Peng</a>.</p>
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<p><b>Fun activities: </b>an experience at Elephant Nature Park, Thai cooking classes, zip-lining in a
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virgin Chiang Mai forest, a Thai massage or spa experience</p>
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<p><b>Check out our most-read related articles: </b><a href="/thailand/chiang-mai/weather.htm">Best Time to
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Visit Chiang Mai</a>, <a href="/thailand/chiang-rai/hotel.htm">How to Choose a Hotel in Chiang
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Rai</a>,<a href="/thailand/chiang-mai/top-attractions.htm"> Top Attractions in Chiang Mai</a>, <a
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href="/thailand/chiang-mai/top-things-to-do.htm">Top Things to Do in Chiang Mai</a>, <a
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href="/thailand/how-to-get-bangkok-to-chiang-mai">Best Ways to Get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok</a>, and
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<a href="/thailand/best-off-the-beaten-path-places-to-visit">10 Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to Visit in
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Northern Thailand Before They Get Too Crowded</a></p>
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<div class="col-md-14 col-sm-14 col-xs-24">
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<p><b>What to do in Chiang Rai: </b><a href="/thailand/chiang-rai/top-things-to-do.htm">Chiang Rai</a>
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is an ideal extension option if you want to discover beyond Chiang Mai. To enrich your travel in
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Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle, White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Black House (Baan Dam Museum), Queen
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Sirikit Botanic Garden, Doi Mae Salong near the border with Myanmar and trekking in the hills are just
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some of the popular things to do.</p>
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</div>
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<div class="col-md-10 col-sm-10 col-xs-24"><img alt="Chiang Rai White Temple"
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class="img-responsive img-rounded" src="https://data.asiahighlights.com/image/grey.gif"
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loader="lazy" /> <span class="photoTxt">Chiang Rai White Temple</span></div>
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</div>
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<p><b>Check out our most-read related articles:</b> <a href="/thailand/chiang-rai/weather.htm">Best Time to
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Visit Chiang Rai</a>, <a href="/thailand/chiang-rai/nightlife.htm">Nightlife in Chiang Rai</a>, <a
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href="/thailand/chiang-rai/top-attractions.htm">Top Attractions in Chiang Rai</a>, <a
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href="/thailand/chiang-rai/top-things-to-do.htm">Top Things to Do in Chiang Rai</a>, and <a
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href="/thailand/chiang-mai/chiang-mai-to-chiang-rai">How to Get to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai</a></p>
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<h3>3. Pristine Beaches and Diving Islands in the South</h3>
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<p>The highlights for Southern Thailand are its beaches on both coasts! Phuket on the Andaman Sea is the
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busiest one on<strong> the western coast</strong> while Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao give<strong>
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eastern coast </strong>a great fame.</p>
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<div class="row ArticleInfo">
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<p><a href="/thailand/ko-phuket/beach-guide.htm"><strong>Phuket Island</strong></a> is well-known for
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its numerous hotels and various exciting activities. Water activities like Kayaking, surfing,
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snorkeling or scuba diving are easy to book with hotels and local travel agents. Soft adventures are
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also popular, especially exploring the island by bikes or motorbike.</p>
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</div>
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<div class="col-md-10 col-sm-10 col-xs-24"><img alt="Phuket Boat" class="img-responsive img-rounded"
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src="https://data.asiahighlights.com/image/grey.gif"
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</div>
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<p><a href="/thailand/ko-samui/beach-guide.htm"><strong>Ko Samui</strong></a> is home to luxury resorts! It
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is quiet and most activities on the island are about SPA, cooking classes, Muay Thai, Yoga and kite
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surfing, which are very different from Phuket.</p>
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<p><strong>Khao Sok National Park</strong> in the south is highly recommended for plants. Travelers can
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enjoy jungle trekking and canoeing on the lake. For animals, Khao Yai National Park near Bangkok is the
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best place for animal Safari and bird watching. Here is a guide to Thailand's national parks: <a
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href="/thailand/national-park-guide.htm">Thailand National Parks</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Check out our most-read related articles:</strong> <a
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href="/thailand/how-to-choose-a-beach-destination.htm">How to Choose a Beach Destination for Your
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Thailand Trip</a>, <a href="/thailand/top-beaches.htm">Top Beaches in Thailand</a>, <a
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href="/thailand/ko-phuket/beach-guide.htm">Beach Guide in Phuket</a>, and <a
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href="/thailand/ko-samui/beach-guide.htm">Beach Guide in Koh Samui</a>.</p>
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<h2>Best Time to Visit Thailand</h2>
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<p>Although the climate varies throughout the country, you can visit all year round. <a
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href="/thailand/best-time-to-visit.htm"><b>The best time to visit Thailand</b></a><b> is during the cool
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and dry season between November and early April.</b> The landscape is lush and temperatures comfortable.
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</p>
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<p>In the south, the climate differs between the eastern and western coasts. The west coast is popular
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during the winter months when diving and snorkeling will be at its best. The weather on the east coast is
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good for most of the year, with the lowest rainfall in January and February and the highest in November.
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</p>
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<p><b><a href="/thailand/rainy-season.htm">How can you plan your Thailand trip well during the monsoon
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season?</a></b> Monsoons season is from July to October with frequent short afternoon downpours.
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However, beach destinations around Gulf of Thailand and Ko Samui are at their best between May and
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September during the rainy season. The best part of traveling in the rainy season is that the costs could
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be 3 times less than that of peak season. Be flexible with travel plans as some boat services may be
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limited during stormy weather.</p>
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<p><b>Check out our most-read related articles: </b><a href="/thailand/high-season.htm">How to Plan Your
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Thailand Trip During the High Season</a> and <a href="/thailand/tourist-crowds.htm">How to Avoid Tourist
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Crowds in Thailand.</a></p>
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<h2>How Long to Stay in Thailand For：Our Best Sample Itineraries and Stopover Ideas</h2>
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<p>When traveling in Thailand, you are generally advised to stay for at least one week.</p>
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<ul class="InfoList">
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<li>1 week: 2 days in Bangkok city + 2 days in Chiang Mai + 3 days on a southern island</li>
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<li>2 weeks: 2 days in Bangkok + 2 days doing Bangkok side trips (Ayutthaya + a floating market) + 3 days
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in both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai + 4 days on a southern island</li>
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<li>2 weeks: 3 days in Bangkok + 3 days in Koh Samui + 3 days in Phuket + 2 days in Chiang Mai+ 1 day in
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Chiang Rai+ 1 day back to Bangkok</li>
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<li>2 weeks or longer: 5–7 days in Thailand + Vietnam/Laos/Myanmar/Cambodia/Japan/Hong Kong/China/Taiwan
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</li>
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</ul>
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<p><strong>Check out our local expert’s Thailand itinerary guide: </strong></p>
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<ul class="InfoList">
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<li><a href="/thailand/thailand-travel-itinerary-suggestions" target="_blank">Best Thailand Travel
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Itinerary from 3 days to 2 weeks.</a></li>
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<li><a href="/thailand/what-to-do-stopover-in-bangkok">Ultimate Bangkok Stopover Ideas from 10 Hours to 3
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Days</a>.</li>
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</ul>
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<h2>Where to Stay in Thailand</h2>
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<p>Finding the right area and decent resorts or hotels to stay in Thailand can be a challenge sometimes,
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especially in this massive tourism destination. Accommodation options are simply too abundant to choose
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from, including youth hostels, family-friendly boutiques, stylish beach bungalows, camping in tree houses,
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and international high-end luxury resorts. Here are some tips to help you choose:</p>
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<p>1.The prices of boutique hotels and local 4- or 5-star hotels are very competitive compared with similar
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standards of hotels in the West.</p>
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<p>2. Nice accommodation is always fully booked at least 6 months in advance so make your decision wisely
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and quickly.</p>
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<p>3. For high-end travelers, <a href="/thailand/top-hotels.htm">check out the best hotels in Thailand</a>.
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</p>
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<p>4. Read about the <a href="/thailand/ko-phuket/hotels.htm">Best Hotels in Phuket</a>, the <a
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href="/thailand/chiang-mai/hotels.htm">Best Hotels in Chiang Mai</a>, the <a
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href="/thailand/ko-samui/hotels.htm">Best Hotels in Koh Samui</a>, and the <a
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href="/thailand/bangkok/hotels.htm">Best Hotels in Bangkok</a>.</p>
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<p>5. Learn more about <a href="/thailand/accommodation.htm">Accommodation in Thailand</a>.</p>
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<h2>What to Eat in Thailand</h2>
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<p>When it comes to dining out, Thailand is a food paradise. Eating some <a
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href="/thailand/curry-dishes.htm">Thai curry</a> is a must and we recommend red and green curries.
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Read about the <a href="/thailand/top-dishes.htm">Top 30 Dishes in Thailand</a>, which include <i>tom
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yum goong</i> (spicy shrimp soup), Thai chicken coconut soup, pad Thai, <i>khao soi</i> (Northern
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Thai coconut curry noodle soup), and spicy green papaya salad.</p>
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</div>
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<div class="col-md-10 col-sm-10 col-xs-24"><img alt="Thai food" class="img-responsive img-rounded"
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src="https://data.asiahighlights.com/image/grey.gif"
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</div>
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<p>Apart from the must-order dishes, Thailand offers a variety of <span><a
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href="/thailand/street-food.htm">exotic street food</a> options and exploration tours.</span></p>
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<p>Check out the <a href="/thailand/top-restaurants.htm">Top Restaurants in Thailand</a> and the <a
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href="/thailand/best-street-food-areas-in-bangkok">Best Street Food Areas in Bangkok</a>.</p>
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<h2>How to Get Around in Thailand </h2>
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<p>Thailand’s capital city Bangkok is one of the biggest and busiest transportation hubs in Asia with two
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international airports (BKK and DMK). It connects travelers to most Southeast Asian destinations.</p>
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<p><strong>Travelers from USA</strong> are suggested to go via Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan as
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stopover places before flying to Bangkok. It takes about 20 hours from NYC and 18 hours from LA.</p>
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<p>Direct flights are operated between Bangkok and main cities<strong> in Europe and Oceania</strong>. From
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Frankfurt, Paris, and London, it is about 11 or 12 hours; from <strong>New Zealand</strong> 12 hours while
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from <strong>Australia</strong> 9 to 10 hours.</p>
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<p>To <a href="/thailand/get-around.htm">get around Thailand</a>, it is easy and comfortable to take a
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flight or train journey. Learn more about <a href="/thailand/domestic-flights.htm">Domestic Flights in
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Thailand</a> and <a href="/thailand/best-airlines-in-thailand" target="_blank">the Best 8 Domestic
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Airlines in Thailand for Tourists.</a></p>
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<h2>How to Connect to Other SE Asian Countries</h2>
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<p>Most people that travel to the region fly into Bangkok. From there you will find frequent flights to
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other major cities in <a href="/vietnam/" target="_blank">Vietnam</a>, <a href="/cambodia/"
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target="_blank">Cambodia</a>, <a href="/myanmar/" target="_blank">Myanmar</a>, <a href="/laos/"
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target="_blank">Laos</a>, and <a href="https://www.asiahighlights.com/india/travel-guide">India</a>.
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This makes Thailand a major destination stop and gateway to its neighboring Asian countries.</p>
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<p>Check out this <a href="/vietnam/types-of-visa-and-exemption.htm">Vietnam Visa Exemption</a> information
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and <a href="/vietnam/how-to-get-a-vietnam-visa.htm">How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa</a>, <a
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href="https://www.asiahighlights.com/india/visa">How to apply for an Indian visa</a>, <a
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href="/myanmar/visas-and-how-to-apply-for.htm">How to Apply for a Myanmar Visa</a>, <a
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href="/cambodia/visa.htm">How to Apply for a Cambodia Visa</a>, and the <a
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href="/japan/visa.htm">Japanese Visa Policy.</a></p>
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<h2>How Much Does it Cost for a Thailand Trip</h2>
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<p>Thailand is <strong>surprisingly affordable</strong> and therefore a popular to visit. From cheap
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home-stay to top-class resorts, Thailand has it all!</p>
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<div class="row ArticleInfo">
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<div class="col-md-14 col-sm-14 col-xs-24">
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<p>A private guided service is value for money when compared with its neighboring countries like
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Vietnam, Myanmar, and <a href="https://www.chinahighlights.com/" target="_blank">China</a>. For a
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4-star hotel night and a private day trip including guide and car, the starting rate is about $200 to
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$300 per day in China, $160 to $220 in Vietnam but only $130 to $200 in Thailand. Check out some <a
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href="/thailand/">private Thailand </a>tours to get a general idea of the cost.</p>
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</div>
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enjoy and relax. When you think of beaches, mountains, elephants and bustling bright markets; there’s
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something for everyone of all ages. Learn more about <a
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<p><strong>2. <a href="/thailand/best-thailand-sim-card">Getting the Best SIM Card in Thailand</a></strong>
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is essential when traveling in Thailand to stay in touch with friends.</p>
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up by hotel shuttle services when arriving by air.</p>
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<p>If you are wanting to rent scooters and motorcycles, these can be poorly maintained, making them unsafe
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to their riders and others on the road. Helmets are mandatory for motorcycle riders including passengers,
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<p>Overall, when you hear of Thailand you already think about the breath-taking beaches, lush forests,
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exotic food, the golden temples and the smile of the people, makes this a great get-away for a relaxing
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