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Suggested Thailand Itineraries
Explore our Thailand sample itineraries to inspire your travel planning. The itineraries can be easily customised and adapted to your personal interests and preferences.
+ NEW YEAR DAY
The New Year Day on 1st January is very special as the entire country celebrates with the Buddhist rituals and entertainment activities throughout the day.
+ CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL
The festival sees the display of flowers, parades and beauty contests. The 3-day festival is celebrated in February
+ SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
This is the traditional Thai New Year celebrated throughout the country and the main ritual of the event is water throwing along the people. The festival is celebrated in April
+ VISAKHA BUCHA DAY
Visakha Bucha Day is a very holy day and many rituals are held in temples and shrines. The event takes place in May.
+ ELEPHANT ROUND UP SHOW
This event sees the commemoration of the fact that elephants are very important in the lives of the Thais. The event is held in November.
The Thai unit of currency is the Baht (THB) and US Dollars are widely accepted. The exchange rate for US$ 1 is approximately 31.2 THB.
Traveler’s checks are best changed in banks, many accommodations will change money also, but heavy commissions and reduced rates may apply. There are abundant ATMs throughout Thailand that accept Visa and other credit cards. Major credit cards are generally accepted by restaurants, hotels and shopping malls.
Some people may worry about their health in Thailand or about Thailand safety, but Thailand is a very safe country, generally free of crime and most dangerous diseases. Regardless, travelers should take standard precautions. Avoid walking alone at night in remote areas and keep tabs on your valuables (such as your wallet or camera) when in crowded public areas. Some diseases that travelers may be exposed to, such as Dengue Fever, are mosquito borne and should be protected against with quality mosquito repellant. Minor stomach illnesses can be avoided by drinking bottled water and by eating made-to-order foods. Fortunately, if you need to go to a Thailand hospital, there are many hospitals with world class service around the kingdom, particularly in Bangkok. Furthermore, there are police stations and tourist police booths located in and around all major tourist areas and police are typically very helpful to foreigners
DO NOT POINT YOUR FEET
The feet are considered the lowest and dirtiest part of the body in Buddhist culture. Never point the bottom of your feet at anyone while sitting. Do not touch people with your feet or raise them higher than a person’s head.
AVOID SCAM
Many Thailand scams have been around for decades. It is recommended to know some in advance to avoid being ripped off.
+ Make taxi drivers use meter: don’t travel with taxi drivers who refuse to use the meter
+ Don’t pay entrance at the Full Moon party: there is no entrance to the party, but some scammers try to sell overpriced bracelets
+ Tuk-Tuk scams: avoid the age-old scam of accepting a tuk-tuk driver’s offer of driving you somewhere for cheap in exchange to visit three shops.
