Thailand Travel Tips
With the gilded temples and strong religious cultures, Thailand has long been a must visit Asian tourist destination, and attracting travelers from all over the world. If you plan on traveling to India, you may read the following Thailand travel tips to get a feel of the Buddhist country.
Best Time to Visit Thailand
There is no definite extreme season in Thailand. Generally, the best time to visit would be from November to February when the northeast monsoon blows cool and dry air. Temperature ranges from 18 to 32 C in Bangkok during this cooler season. Temperatures in northern and northeastern Thailand can get quite cool with morning temperatures as low as 8 to 12 C. Nights can be particularly chilly and at high altitudes it does drop below freezing. Summer goes from March to June when temperatures in Bangkok average around 34 C and often reach 40 C with humidity levels of 75%. Avoid April unless you will submerge in the ocean because it's the hottest month in Thailand.
Money Matters in Thailand
The currency of Thailand is the "Baht". One Baht is divisible into 100 Satang. At Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are exchange booths right in the Customs Hall as well as in the general arrivals area. Most Thai banks now charge a fee when you use their ATMs with a foreign card. While Hotels DO offer cash and T/C exchange facilities, the rate offered is usually very poor compared to that offered by Banks booths. Visa and MasterCard branded travel cards, debit cards can be used for over counter purchases and ATM withdrawals in Thailand. If you’re venturing outside the cities, you will need cash to pay for your expenses.
Health and Safety
Thailand is primarily considered a safe nation to travel to. Attacks towards individuals are far less likely to occur in Thailand than even other developed nations around the world. Even though the country might be safe, its essential to exercise caution, especially when dealing with strangers and travelling alone. Due to attacks and assaults being rare, many times tourists start having a false sense of security, which can then make them vulnerable to all kinds of scams. Most of the cities and popular sightseeing spots in Thailand have adequate to excellent medical care. However, when travelling to rural areas, you might expose yourself to health risks and not so top-notch medical care. It is advised for tourists with no international insurance to get them specific travel insurance. Most hospitals ask for an upfront guarantee of payment prior to being admitted, so keep that in mind. With safe bottled mineral water available nearly everywhere, you have to keep yourself hydrated at all times. In a country like Thailand, which can get very hot, you shouldn't underestimate the risks of dehydration and always carry a bottle of water with you.
Cellular Service and Internet
The top 3 primary telecommunication companies in Thailand are True Move, Dtac and AIS, in fact all their services and prices are nearly the same, therefore you could choose whichever one you want. They not only work in the big cities, but also in the islands, plains and the countryside. A SIM card generally costs about 50 Baht, and then you have to top it with the amount of money you want to add, the service centers are all over the country, especially in big cities. Most of the WIFI available in large hotels, bars and restaurants are free. Thailand is also known to have an abundance of Internet Cafés, especially in the major cities. They also offer snacks and drinks for the customers.
With the gilded temples and strong religious cultures, Thailand has long been a must visit Asian tourist destination, and attracting travelers from all over the world. If you plan on traveling to India, you may read the following Thailand travel tips to get a feel of the Buddhist country.
Best Time to Visit Thailand
There is no definite extreme season in Thailand. Generally, the best time to visit would be from November to February when the northeast monsoon blows cool and dry air. Temperature ranges from 18 to 32 C in Bangkok during this cooler season. Temperatures in northern and northeastern Thailand can get quite cool with morning temperatures as low as 8 to 12 C. Nights can be particularly chilly and at high altitudes it does drop below freezing. Summer goes from March to June when temperatures in Bangkok average around 34 C and often reach 40 C with humidity levels of 75%. Avoid April unless you will submerge in the ocean because it's the hottest month in Thailand.
Money Matters in Thailand
The currency of Thailand is the "Baht". One Baht is divisible into 100 Satang. At Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are exchange booths right in the Customs Hall as well as in the general arrivals area. Most Thai banks now charge a fee when you use their ATMs with a foreign card. While Hotels DO offer cash and T/C exchange facilities, the rate offered is usually very poor compared to that offered by Banks booths. Visa and MasterCard branded travel cards, debit cards can be used for over counter purchases and ATM withdrawals in Thailand. If you’re venturing outside the cities, you will need cash to pay for your expenses.
Health and Safety
Thailand is primarily considered a safe nation to travel to. Attacks towards individuals are far less likely to occur in Thailand than even other developed nations around the world. Even though the country might be safe, its essential to exercise caution, especially when dealing with strangers and travelling alone. Due to attacks and assaults being rare, many times tourists start having a false sense of security, which can then make them vulnerable to all kinds of scams. Most of the cities and popular sightseeing spots in Thailand have adequate to excellent medical care. However, when travelling to rural areas, you might expose yourself to health risks and not so top-notch medical care. It is advised for tourists with no international insurance to get them specific travel insurance. Most hospitals ask for an upfront guarantee of payment prior to being admitted, so keep that in mind. With safe bottled mineral water available nearly everywhere, you have to keep yourself hydrated at all times. In a country like Thailand, which can get very hot, you shouldn't underestimate the risks of dehydration and always carry a bottle of water with you.
Cellular Service and Internet
The top 3 primary telecommunication companies in Thailand are True Move, Dtac and AIS, in fact all their services and prices are nearly the same, therefore you could choose whichever one you want. They not only work in the big cities, but also in the islands, plains and the countryside. A SIM card generally costs about 50 Baht, and then you have to top it with the amount of money you want to add, the service centers are all over the country, especially in big cities. Most of the WIFI available in large hotels, bars and restaurants are free. Thailand is also known to have an abundance of Internet Cafés, especially in the major cities. They also offer snacks and drinks for the customers.
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