What to prepare before traveling to Thailand

Thailand is a very magical country. It is mainly located in Southeast Asia. It has a very wide coastline, many surrounding islands, and rich resort islands. It has become the most famous tourist resort in the world. The tourism industry is very developed, so what should you pay attention to when traveling to Thailand?

In fact, Thailand’s tourism is still very mature. It is estimated that many friends will consider Thailand for their first overseas trip, so there are many daily strategies, those I won’t go into details about buying a credit card, paying attention to sun protection, bringing a godmother with you, etc. I believe all travel experts can write it better than me. Also, I don’t know if the author has already booked air tickets and accommodation, and is traveling independently or has booked a group tour with a travel agency, so I will give you some suggestions based on my experience of going to Thailand twice.

In other words, I went to Thailand twice with a group tour, but the two experiences were completely different. The first time I went to Phuket, the group tour was good, otherwise there would be no second time. Got trapped for the first time. The Phuket tour was organized by my employer. It is said that the tour fee is about 4,500. It should be considered a small group, with about 20 people, and it is relatively young. The feeling that time was good. The entire itinerary was not stressful. We slept early and woke up late. It also gave everyone time to move around freely, go shopping in the market, and go shopping. I didn’t push it hard, I would go into the store, but I didn’t force it. Afterwards, I chatted with other members of the low-price group on the plane. They said that the group fee was 1,600 yuan, and after arriving in Thailand, I paid 800 yuan for self-financed items, and the accommodation was not bad. , the evaluation is also very good. So my advice in Phuket is: there were so many flies that I couldn’t eat several group meals, it was so disgusting; there are a lot of yachts on the Phuket line, and they travel between islands, so Prepare motion sickness medicine. If you are uncomfortable, try to sit in the back. It will be better.

When I took my parents to Bangkok and Pattaya for the second time, I went straight to the topic. You must travel independently when taking this route. It is too hard to travel with a group. I was called at six o'clock every morning. If you get up, I won't let you go back to sleep until eleven or twelve o'clock in the evening. Moreover, if you go to Pattaya from Bangkok, you will return the same way in the end. You will spend most of your time in the car. The sea in Pattaya is not good, and there are not many sea itineraries. I remember that we had one in Phuket. The special snorkeling trip was really good, and we also took a small boat to explore the sea slowly, but Pattaya can only be said to be in a hurry.

Summary: It is best to travel independently if conditions permit, and Thailand is still worth going to. Don't believe the tour group who says that the Mamba route is suitable for the elderly. It's actually very hard.

1. Location:

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located in the south-central part of Thailand.

Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand.

Phuket and other islands are located in southern Thailand.

2. Regional characteristics

a. Bangkok: the capital of Thailand, a first-tier city, friends who like shopping and snacks can stay here for a few more days.

If you like natural scenery or islands. Then it is recommended that Bangkok Station is only used as a transit stop for 1-2 days.

b. Chiang Mai: Located in northern Thailand, close to Kunming and Myanmar.

Linshan has a high forest coverage rate. The folk customs are simple and peaceful, and the architectural style still continues the old Lanna style.

It is quiet and simple, with developed villages in all aspects. Although I can't say where it is, you can still imagine the style of the 1980s when you are in Chiang Mai. There is Pai County nearby, so you can take a day trip.

c. Phuket Island: The road is built along the coast, so the one-way time no matter where you go there will be very long (at least one hour)

The main entertainment project is to go to the sea Outlying islands. A day trip to the local area is available.

d. Pattaya: Pattaya is located on the Gulf of Siam, 154 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, between the Indian Peninsula and the Malay Peninsula. The urban area covers an area of ??more than 20 square kilometers, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. , is a very popular beach resort in Southeast Asia. It enjoys the reputation of "Oriental Hawaii" and has become synonymous with beach resort paradise

Having introduced the main cities, let's talk about the items that individuals need to bring

1. Telephone card

It is best to buy a happy card on Taobao. It is not recommended to buy it at the local airport. It has wireless Internet access for 7 days (almost any video, audio, and navigation can be opened in 3G mode.); 100 minutes of call time.

It is recommended to buy two if you travel for more than 7 days

2. Bring medicine

Thailand is a tropical area, it is summer every year, everyone wants cold water, and the local seafood is delicious , be sure to bring some anti-inflammatory drugs to treat diarrhea, and other drugs according to your own situation.

3. Mobile apps and maps

If you are traveling by car, it is recommended to download a series of Google Maps and Dianping apps, which are 100% useful.

4. Time difference problem

Thailand belongs to East Zone 7, and the time is one hour behind Beijing. Remember to set your watch back when you arrive there.

5. Issues with visas, passports, and entry-exit forms

It is recommended that you apply for them in China. If you don’t know how to apply, go to Baidu on your own. The local visa on arrival is very troublesome. It is estimated that most people will not be able to apply for it. This is a group tour, so you can consult a travel agency about passport and visa issues; you must know how to fill in the entry and exit forms, and the travel agency can handle it. When you arrive at the territory, the customs will collect your completed forms, otherwise you will not be able to enter the local territory.

6. Thai baht exchange

The interest rate for direct purchase and exchange at domestic banks is the highest. You need to go to the bank in advance to apply for an appointment for currency exchange. What I exchanged was 1 to 4.8? , the interest rate fluctuates differently every day. When traveling to Thailand, each person needs to bring at least 5,000 yuan. Random checks are carried out from time to time. Anyway, I was not caught. You can also pay by credit card or Alipay when shopping in Thailand. Very convenient

7. Tips

Thailand is a tipping country. Generally, hotels and waiters who serve you will ask for tips, usually 20?, for elephant riding and Thai horse riding. Tips for killing chickens are 50? or more

8. Shopping

There are more consumption traps when traveling in a group, because there are domestic tour guides in the local area. So you know, when traveling in a group, you must visit the four major shopping malls, the Bird's Nest Base, the Latex Base, the Viper Research Center, and the Ruby Shopping Center. If you don’t understand, you can ask someone who has been there, I won’t explain it here. There are 7-11 convenience stores everywhere in the area. If you are not used to eating, you can go shopping. There are several duty-free shops in Thailand. The one I went to was King Power Duty-Free Shop. Some of the items there were more expensive than those in China. I don’t want to say that they are all at cabbage prices.

9. Thai Buddhist Culture

Theravada Buddhism in Thailand has a long history. Almost everyone has become a monk. Even the current Thai emperor must remember that women cannot touch monks and monks. Giving things to monks, they think women are dirty and will destroy their spiritual practice. If there is a temple visit, remember to wear long-sleeved clothes and pants, otherwise the security will prevent you from visiting.

The languages ??spoken in Thailand are Thai and English. Most people can understand a little bit of Chinese, so don’t worry. It is not recommended to take tuk-tuks and taxis, as they are said to be very serious in robbing foreigners. You have to pay attention to smoking and throwing away garbage. There are specific regulations, otherwise the police will fine you if they see it.

The above is my detailed introduction to things to do in Thailand. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. If it is detailed enough, please give it a like and support the original work. If you still don’t understand, you can send me a private message or comment.