Thailand is a country is Southeast Asia that is partly located on the Asian mainland and on the northern tip of the island of Borneo. It shares a border with Thailand and a bridge connects it to thailand. On the mainland, it shares a border with Borneo and Indonesia.From the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, tourists can explore the country.Malaysia is a country is Southeast Asia that is partly located on the Asian mainland and on the northern tip of the island of Borneo. It shares a border with Thailand and a bridge connects it to thailand. On the mainland, it shares a border with Borneo and Indonesia.From the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, tourists can explore the country.
Called the sticky waterfall, you can climb up on it and this is because of the help of minerals in the water which result in a nice grippy surface. You won’t believe it until you see it and it’s a great adventure for tourists to experience it.
Travel advice:
1 hour 20 minutes (785 THB)
Clothing: Comfortable clothing.
Distance from city center: 18 km
Ziplining can be perceived as a dangerous sport but not in Krabi. It’s journey from one tree to another through means of several gears like tightropes, ziplines, ladders etc serve to amaze the audience. It can be played by all provided that they are above 120 cm in height. It can be found in Fun Park and does need fabulous fitness and superb energy.
Travel advice:
25 minutes by car (700 THB)
Clothing: Loose clothes should be avoided.
Distance from city center: 65.8 km
The best place to visit any country is in the Monsoon as one of the best sports of Krabi is the experience of white water rafting though the water is usually brown. Some companies actually provide this service and it is mostly held around the Maetang River area. You get to navigate a raft and experience a thrill!
Travel advice:
1 hour and 18 minutes (743 THB)
Clothing: Shorts and sunglasses. Take a selfie stick for some good photos.
Distance from city center: 105 km
The highest peak in Thailand, the national park that surrounds it is filled with some of the many natural wonders that make the country such a great place. You can trek and hike or check out the several waters and hill tribes around. You can either hire a driver for the day or rent a motorbike.
Travel advice::
1 hour and 53 minutes by car
Distance from city center: 37 km
This is a very tourist oriented place which makes it easier for tourists to relate to it. There is a small exhibit of a traditional hill tribe home and information on the history of the many groups that have settled in the Thai mountains in past generations. You can dress up in ethnic garb for a photo shoot and there are many small shops where you can purchase hand woven textiles etc.
Travel advice:
1 hour and 4 minutes by car
Distance from city center: 30 km
What Thailand has in abundance are its religious relics and Chiang Mai shows us through the Wat Doi Suthep centrail shine which contains a much revered, seated Buddha. You can reach the temple by hiking up the mountain, renting a motorbike or hopping into a song thaew (red trucks that essentially operate as communal cabs). The drive is a short one and you can do this whole trip in two hours.
Travel advice:
40 minutes by car
Distance from city center: 21 km
Again, this is a beach not made for swimming but its great in terms of views as it gives you lovely sunsets and with resorts that offers perfect hospitality. You can easy walk around and do other activities with family in the beach without feeling congested.
Travel advice:
26 minutes by car
Sunscreen and swimsuits must
Distance from city center: 15 km
A 5 km long sandy beach, it is split into halves by a river. It is the most developed and there are boats that you can use to explore. There are plenty of resorts and good places to hold picnics but the best thing is that you can have fun in the beach through activities such as kite surfing or coral searching.
Travel advice:
21 minutes by car
Sunscreen and swimsuits must
Distance from city center: 27 km
A quiet beach, the accommodations are nearly all 5 stars and self-contained resorts that right on the beach. This beach unlike other beaches has a more private beach feel. It’s best not to swim the coast is rocky and shallow. You can also tour the surrounding attractions such as the Tiger Cave temple, hot springs etc.
Travel advice:
35 minutes by car
Sunscreen and swimsuits must
An air conditioned fully equipped one shop shopping mall just outside of Phuket town. Its regarded as the shopping hub of the island, Central plays host to over 120 outlets selling products from silk to sushi, levis to laptops and from books to barbecue. Everything is on sale and you can spend an entire day, shopping, catching the latest movies and dining out at the range of international restaurants they offer.
It changed the face of shopping in Patong and the two main stores are Robinson and Big C supermarket. Barring that, the 200 plus other stores make it a must visit for any tourist as you can get a range of whatever you desire, even have a place for kids as well with its five room Cinema and bowling alley.
A more casual approach to the whole concept of shopping, its located along Chao Fa west road just outside of Phuket town not far from Central festival. There are secondhand goods, curios, pirated items and a large amount of great local food to sample. The list of goods is endless.
Ginger and Kafe at the house (199 Moon Muang Road, T. Sriphum, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand)
The House is a stylish colorful venue that hosts a selection of bohemian curiosities including Giner and Kafe. The café lounge is filled with antiques and unique furniture including squashy sofas and restorative recliners. The menu consists of coffees and cakes mainly both of which are great.
+66 53 419 01 1/3
Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)
This delicious soup is a blend of the signature lemongrass, chili, galangal, lime leaves, shallot, lime juice and fish sauce. It’s has a very herbal kick and with the fresh prawns, it’s a great example of the Thailand culture and their taste.
Tom Kha Kai (Chicken in coconut soup)
This soup infuses fiery chillies, thinly sliced young galangal, crushed shallots, stalks of lemongrass and tender strips of chicken. The addition of coconut milk softens the spicy taste and with the fresh lime leaves, it’s a great mix of sweet and spicy, a dish you would not want to miss.
Pad Thai (Thai style Fried Noodles)
The Thai version of fried noodles, this is perhaps one of the most heard of dishes from Thailand. Made in a fiery wok, fistful of small, thin or wide noodles with crunch beansprouts, onion and eggs before it is served to you. It’s a great dish which is served with condiments such as fish sauce, sugar, chili powder and finely ground peanuts for every taste palate.
The Tea tree café (Moon Muang Road, Lane 6, Upper Level, T. Sriphum, A. Maung, Chiang Mai, Thailand,)
The Tea tree café is best described as an artistic retreat where the customers can while away the hours by listening to nomadic musicians or have cozy film evenings as well as yoga lessons depending on when they visit. The cuisine is simple but very satisfying with many of the dishes being vegetarian and vegan. The teas from this café are also exceptional and diverse.
+66 81 028 5383
A club that went through several remodels, it is a great place to hang out and listen to good music. The interiors are great and look expensive though the drinks aren’t as expensive. It has something new to give to the tourists and you wouldn’t want to miss this one.
Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
A jazz bar with an immensely talented roster of live musicians. It is located close to the Chang Puak Gate on the north side of the moat in the Old City. The bar is a little run down and offers limited seats inside but if you are lucky you can get a sofa and enjoy the atmosphere inside. There are free jam sessions on Tuesday nights.
Sri Phum Street, close to Chiang Puak Gate Tel: +66 (0) 81765 5246
The one place that you have to visit while in Chiang Mai, it’s a bar with a dance floor surrounded by seven other bars which all offer different music. It’s in a street corner right in the middle of the Old City and very easy to find. The drinks are reasonable and there are always foreign travelers dancing and drinking.
Rajvithi Road, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Most Westerners do not require a visa to enter Thailand. Passport holders from the UK, U.S.A, Canada, Italy, Germany, Japan and France who enter the country via a land crossing or the airport are allowed to stay in Thailand for 30 days. You’ll need to have some form of proof that you intend to leave the country within 30 days such as a plane or boat ticket.
Citizens of the following countries will have to apply for a visa on arrival in Thailand:
Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, India, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mauritius, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Andorra, Malta, Romania, San Marino
Drug use is strictly forbidden with the punishment being death. Even if you don’t use and if you are caught with anything that might be translated into being drugs, you’ll be taken to prison which isn’t exactly the best place to be.
The drinking age is 20 but there are some restrictions such as not being able to drink in temples, public offices, pharmacies, educational institution, petrol stations and public parks.
Prostitution is Thailand is not strictly illegal but there are solicitation and public nuisance laws in effect. It’s in theory, regulated and practiced.
Homosexuality is not illegal and Thailand is the most tolerant Asian country but same sex couples do not get the same protection as opposite sex couples. They are usually discriminated against by the locals.
While the major cities in Thailand have adequate supplies and health regulations, there are some precautions to be taken while travelling. The first precaution is making sure you are vaccinated 6 to 8 weeks before travel and to be smart to have mosquito repellant as well. While you can
indulge in the amazing street food, make sure to carry your own water as contaminated water can lead to food poisoning etc. Do not take any drink with ice cubes or eat any raw food.
It’s also better to be careful with your things as Thailand as a high crime rate with pick pocketing being a major issue. Don’t flaunt any of your items and always have backups in case.
The first occupants of Thailand dates back to the Paleothic period about 20000 years ago.
Kingdoms were established in the ninth century of BC, Mon and Khmer people established kingdoms that included large areas of now Thailand. It was around this period that Thailand began to enrich themselves through the mix of religious, social, political and cultural inhabitants.
Several hundred years followed the struggles of kingdoms and imperialists before we came to the emergence of constitutional rule. This was the period of the bloody coup d’état of 1932 which was later resolved with the election of a new Prime Minister. The country alternated between military rule and democratic rule before becoming a multiparty country on 2002. But it has since reverted to military rule and remains so in the present day.
The languages of Thailand are Isan, Kam Mueang and Pak Tai.
