A trip to Thailand can be the experience of a lifetime, with its one-of-a-kind sandy beaches, delicious street food, and unique cultural heritage. Thailand has activities for everyone to get involved in, from full-moon parties that you can enjoy all night long, or snorkeling in the amazing waters. However you wish to spend to your time in Thailand, here are some helpful tips on how to get the very best out of your Thailand Experience.
Try Something Different
One of the best reasons to visit Thailand is to experience a country that is often very different from what you are used to. It is essential that you really immerse yourself in the Thai way of life and try different things that you wouldn’t necessarily consider doing. Thailand is an amazing place to try out watersports such as scuba diving or snorkeling. Thailand is also an amazing place to experience a Thai massage!
Experiment with Accommodation
When booking your accommodation, make sure that you explore the different options that are available to you. Even though you can book into a hotel, it is worth looking into condos and apartments that are available for hire. You can tailor your accommodation to suit both your travel needs and your budget. You could also look for a hostel in Bangkok as there are luxury options available that will help you to connect with other likeminded backpackers.
Spend Time Outside of Bangkok
Despite the hustle and bustle of Thailand’s capital Bangkok, there are experiences for everyone throughout the rest of the country. You should look into taking a day trip to the province of Kanchanaburi where you can visit the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Phuket is also a very popular tourist destination, with a large collection of bars and nightclubs that are available on Bangla Road.
Watch Out for Scams
Thailand is well known for being hospitable to its travelers, but this also means it is rife for scams and pickpockets.
When traveling on the tuk-tuks, like most tourists do, it is important to be aware of one of the most common scams in Thailand. Tuk-tuk drivers have been known to tell tourists that the attraction they want to visit is closed and then charge more to take them to a shop owned by their friend and then encourage you to buy stuff from there.
Just like traveling in any tourist destination, watch out for any scams. If something sounds too good to be true, then it usually is.
Learn Thai Phrases
Even though English is often used in Thailand due to the high influx of tourists that visit every year, it is advisable for you to pick up some Thai phrases before you go. If you venture outside of the typical tourist destinations (which we suggest that you do) then learning a few Thai phrases can really help you get the best out of your Thailand experience.
Whatever you decide to do while you are in Thailand, as long as you personalize your trip to allow you chance to experience all that Thailand has to offer, there is no reason why you won’t have the experience of a lifetime.
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