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Thailand has something for everyone. It is a sundrenched country
packed with colour, culture, wildlife and scenery.
The moment that you set foot on Thai soil, you know that you
are in the ‘Land of Smiles’. Tuk-tuk drivers pass by
with friendly grins, street traders peddle weird and wonderful
wares, you will drift off into heaven while you have your afternoon
massage on the beach. The people just radiate warmth and humour,
and make you feel instantly welcome and at ease.
Pretty much whatever you are looking for in a holiday, Thailand
has an answer. It is like a ‘greatest hits of Asia’.
You can trek amongst the colourful mountain tribes of the North,
visit rainforests alive with monkeys, wild elephants and toucans,
and wind up on an island paradise of white beaches and swaying
palm trees, dive or snorkel the underwater wonderland teeming
with exotic marine life. The options are almost endless. And unless
you don’t have the mis-fortune one being of those ‘just
meat and 2 veg’ types, the food will send you crazy ….
after each meal you will be willing yourself to get hungry again
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The tropical climate
in Thailand is warm and humid, with temperatures at around 30°C
all year round. Generally, the Thailand climate is dry across the whole
country between December and May. The monsoon rains hit different areas
of Thailand at different times of the year, so if it rains in one place,
you can just hop over to the opposite coast for a bit of that lovely
sunshine.
Visitors holding a UK passport will receive a free standard 30-day
visa on arrival in Thailand, as long as the passport is valid for
six months after the intended departure date. If you intend to stay
longer than 30 days, you should contact the Thai
embassy in London to arrange an extended tourist visa prior to departure
from the UK.
Alongside the general advice given here,
please ensure that you have the correct vaccinations before you leave
home. Thailand is a clean country, especially when compared to many
other Asian countries. However, you still have a greater risk of illness
than at home. There are more varieties of bacteria present just because
Thailand has a tropical climate.
Travelling in Thailand is easy. You can fly cheaply between all the
major cities. The bus system is well developed with many routes, air
condition and reclining seats. For overnight journeys train travel is
a great option, as you’ll get your own little sleeper berth - though
it is a good idea to book these ahead as space is often not available
on some of more popular routes such as Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The south
is filled with minibuses linking all the islands and beaches together.
And don’t forget the tuk tuks of course !
Pre-arranged independent travel in Thailand
Travel Nation's sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated website :
www.thailandtravelplan.co.uk that caters for people who want to travel independently in Thailand, but not leave it all to chance.
This site features over 20 bite-sized travel experiences all over Thailand to choose from, each usually lasting between two and five days. You can pick and mix from these to create your perfect trip. The hotels and other forms of accommodation featured on this site are generally modest, but clean and comfortable, have been selected because they have an authentic feel. International style chain hotels have been avoided.
Group tours in Thailand.
Joining a group tour in Thailand can make the whole Thailand travel experience much easier and are a great way to travel if you prefer not to travel alone or are apprehensive about travelling independently.
Typically these trips consist of around a dozen people and a tour leader. Tour leaders can really smooth the way on your trip and are usually a font of knowledge about the country. These tours have been tried and tested to make the best use of time, without rushing. Things like accommodation and transport will be pre-arranged for you. There are lots of companies offering with group tours in Thailand, offering many different trip styles. At Travel Nation we have a vast knowledge of these trips and will be happy to advise you on what trip might best suit you needs.
Click here to see a wide selection of group
tours in Thailand on offer.
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