{"id":178918,"date":"2017-09-08T16:01:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T15:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?page_id=178918"},"modified":"2019-10-17T11:21:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T10:21:47","slug":"thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n With more than fifteen million tourists visiting the country each year, Thailand is Asia\u2019s most popular, diverse and vibrant travel destination. The country offers a myriad of attractions to its visitors: pristine rainforests, spectacular coastal scenery, sun-kissed beaches, floating markets, UNESCO protected ruins, and remote hill tribes. And then there’s Bangkok, Asia’s most exciting city and a sublime destination in its own.\u00a0Despite being a magnet for budget and backpacker travelers, Thailand also happens to be home to some of the world\u2019s most ultra-luxurious resorts, whether it be beach enclaves, urban hotels or jungle retreats.<\/p>\n Get\u00a0the most\u00a0out\u00a0of your (luxury) trip to Thailand with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Thailand experiences four annual seasons:<\/p>\n The best time to visit the kingdom coincides with the northern hemisphere’s winter period, November through February. However, it has the be noted that the weather in Thailand has become less predictable over the past few years as a result of global warming, with the rainy season often starting in April and lasting through all of November. In addition, Thailand is a large country and there are some geographical variations in the seasonal patterns:<\/p>\n For a month to month weather report in Thailand, check\u00a0this excellent website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most tourists will arrive in Thailand via one of the following international airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport and\u00a0Don Mueang Airport near Bangkok, Chiang Mai Airport in northern Thailand, and the airfields that serve the resort areas of Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui.<\/p>\n Before you buy a plane ticket, consider reading my\u00a0tips & tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n Requirements\u00a0for\u00a0entry\u00a0into Thailand differ from country to country, and are subject to change. Prior to departure, always check with your government and your nearest Thai embassy or consulate what documents you need for travel to Thailand.<\/p>\n Make sure you read my 10 tips to plan a worry-free trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thailand’s domestic transport system is efficient and cheap, albeit not always speedy. Flying\u00a0is the most convenient way to cover some of Thailand\u2019s large distances, especially when you are on a tight schedule. But if you have the time to take in the countryside, there is the possibility to travel by bus, train, or private car, although long-distance journeys over land in Thailand can be arduous events.<\/p>\n It has to be noted that the safety standards of Thailand’s domestic transport system are suboptimal, and getting around by public transport in the kingdom carries an inherent risk.\u00a0Safety regulations, when they exist, are hardly ever enforced. Bus accidents are frequent events, especially due to poor maintenance, excessive speed, and exhausted drivers. Also, a small number of ferry sinkings have happened in recent years, so try to avoid traveling on boats that are\u00a0in poor condition or clearly overloaded. Finally, although traveling by air remains the safest way of transportation within the country, Thailand\u2019s aviation industry has been downgraded in 2015 over safety concerns by the USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).<\/p>\n There are several good reasons why you should put Thailand on your bucket list:<\/p>\n The following, in-depth articles may also inspire you and help you plan your holiday to Thailand:<\/p>\n It’s impossible to suggest one itinerary for Thailand, but I hereby share with you a two-week schedule based on my own travel experiences in Thailand. Three weeks are recommended though if you have more time and want to travel at a more leisurely pace.<\/p>\n Alternatively, if Soneva Kiri – one of my favorite resorts in the world – is not within your budget range, you can fly to one of the southern resort areas, and stay there for a week of relaxation on sun-kissed beaches (albeit no resort nor beach here comes close to the experience that Soneva Kiri offers):<\/p>\n For more ideas, I suggest the excellent Thailand itineraries as provided by The Rough Guides<\/a> and Frommers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Consider visiting my top 10 lists if you are eager to know how I rank Thailand\u2019s top hotels, based on my own experience:<\/p>\n Below, you find my reviews of hotels in Thailand (with pros, cons, and tips to save money per hotel).<\/p>\n *** Follow me on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily <\/em>moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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