Sandy beaches, enough sunshine, stunning palaces, Buddhist pagodas and markets where bargains is order of the day: few countries on the earth can equal the tourism potential of Thailand. Those who are thinking that Thailand is all about razzle dazzle of Bangkok or naughty nightlife of Pattaya then they are underestimating the tourism potentials of the country. There are destinations like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai where you can see the tribal population and wildlife from the close quarters or come close to nature. No doubt Bangkok will be there in all its alluring attire to welcome you.
When to go
Traveller should plan a trip to Thailand between November and February when the rain is least and weather is not too hot. During their visit the guests can also see the Loi Krathong festival from the close quarters. The tourists can also plan a trip to Northern Province from March to May and June to July. The vacationers should avoid a trip to north-eastern and central province from March to May.
How to get there
Bangkok and Phuket are major international airports in Thailand. The country is connected to the rest parts of the world through airlines.
From the UK
Thai Airways and British Airways offer direct flights between London and Bangkok.
Getting Around
Thailand is a large country and travelling to distant places could be time consuming. But tourist needn’t get disappointed as there are airlines for your smooth transition. The visitors can avail the services of airlines to explore diverse destinations. Apart from the airlines, trains are also an excellent medium to get around. State Railway of Thailand has a 4,000km long network that connects most parts of the country but due to slow speed train journeys take more time than expected. Buses also ply between important destinations. There are several categories of buses and tourists should a chose a bus that best suits their needs and pocket. Tuk-tuks and taxis can be used for travelling within the city.
Where to go
BangkokThe capital of Thailand is starting point of several tours in the country. Apart from being a modern city it has great cultural heritage that you may find interesting. Temples, palaces, shopping hubs and bustling nightlife options make Bangkok tourists’ favourite. In addition, the city of Bangkok is also known for its great food culture that tourists should explore.
Chiang MaiOne of the major cities in Thailand Chiang Mai is also referred as historic capital of Thailand. The city is an interesting mix of old and new. On your visit to the city you can see century old temples and monasteries standing side by side with dazzling malls and hotels.
Chiang RaiChiang Rai is a small but beautiful city in Thailand. This former capital of king Mangrai is still home to some heritage buildings that include churches, temples and museums.
PhuketPhuket is an important city situated in the southwest of Phuket Island in Thailand. The place can be visited for Chinatown and Thai style shopping.
PattayaPattaya is a popular beach resort in Thailand’s Eastern Gulf Coast famous for its go-go bars and beer bars. The place is a Mecca for hedonistic tourists. Recently the authorities have taken steps to make it attractive for family vacationers.