Thailand is an attractive country to visit because of its natural beauty, adventurous islands, full moon parties, street food, massage and what not. However, here is your pre-read for your first visit to Thailand.
Things you should consider before your first visit to Thailand:
- On-arrival Visa is available for the citizen of couple of countries. If you are the passport holder from any of these countries, you can consider on-arrival visa for one month.
- Weather should be an important criteria in your travel plan. Thailand has mainly two session: Dry and Wet. If you want a cost effective travel plan, plan between May to October which is the monsoon session and country observe highest rain during this time. You will get good deal in this session. But if you want perfect picture, prefer island hoping, scuba driving and want to do lot of activities, then better to choose November to April.
- Island hoping is one of the most exciting activity of Thailand trip. So plan for island hoping to Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Pha Ngan etc.
- Don’t buy a sim card, unless you really need it. Wifi is available almost everywhere. But if you want to be connected always, then buy a sim card. By the way, buying a mobile connection is not expensive in Thailand.
- Get ready to fight with Mosquitoes. Because they are available everywhere in Thailand. So take necessary preparation.
- Keep full cloths for temple visit. Your beach dress may not be allowed in temple. So if you are planning to visit temple, keep full cloths.
- Go beyond Bangkok. Its a busy city with a lot of shopping mall and bar. Natural beauty is much much better beyond Bangkok like, Phuket, Pataya, Koh-samui, Krabi etc.
- Negotiate when you purchase anything from shopping item to travel package. Thailand is the best place for negotiation. So prepare to check your negotiation skill.
- Street Food is one of the most delicious item in Thailand. Don’t forget to experience that.
