Planning a vacation: vacation in Thailand in 2019

What does the Kingdom of Thailand associate with? The azure waters of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, sprawling palm trees, exotic fruits. But if you are going there on vacation, then you need to know a little more about this state. Taking care of the readers' comfort, we have prepared an article that will be useful to anyone who goes to Thailand for the first time.

When to fly?

Thailand is one of the few countries suitable for vacation all year round. Nevertheless, the tropical climate does suggest a division into seasons.

The ideal time for a beach holiday is from November to March. The rainy season starts in April and May, but it varies from one part of the Kingdom to another. In summer you can come for a week and not catch a single downpour, besides you can save money by getting a cheaper trip. It's off-season!

But if you do not like to tempt fate, still recommend to visit Thailand in high season. Especially because one of the most striking excursions, a trip to the famous Similan, is held only at this time. From mid-May to late October the islands will be closed to tourists.

Where to go?

The most popular among travelers were Pattaya, Phuket, Ko Chang, Samui and Krabi.

Pattaya will appeal to fans of clubs and incendiary nightlife - here tourists are waiting around the clock traffic and fun. For snow-white long beaches and a lot of exciting excursions should go to Phuket. For those looking to visit Thailand in the summer, choose Koh Samui, which is the most suitable resort for a holiday in the low season. Chang Island will appeal to fans of the quiet rest, but Krabi, on the contrary, will offer guests to be active: do rock climbing and swim in the hot springs.

If you are drawn to historical sites, be sure to visit Ayutthaya or Sukhothai. And those tourists who feel comfortable in megacities, flooded with lights and dotted with shopping malls, should definitely take a couple of days to visit the capital, Bangkok.

What excursions to take?

In Thailand, vacationers waiting just incredible excursion program! It is impossible to list all the trips, so we will tell only about the most popular.

Similan Islands

A rich full-day excursion to paradise islands bathed in crystal-clear turquoise water. A perfect place for photo shoots and snorkeling, which is guaranteed to bring a storm of emotions. The easiest way to get to Similan is from Phuket. It used to be possible to stay there overnight, but since 2018 tourists were deprived of such an opportunity.

Elephant trekking

A colorful jungle ride on an elephant can be found at almost every resort. These intelligent animals are a symbol of the country, and there are many activities associated with them: after walking with an elephant you can take pictures, feed him bananas, and even bathe with him in a lake or river, taking a shower released from the elephant trunk.

Tour to Cambodia

A unique opportunity to see the neighboring state and touch the civilization of the ancient Khmer by visiting the grand temple complex Angkor Wat, built at the beginning of the XII century in honor of the god Vishnu. It was there filming a part of the movie "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" with Angelina Jolie. The tour takes two days, leaving from Pattaya.

Unfortunately, we have to disappoint those who dreamed of excursions to the most popular beach in the world, Maya Bay, located on the islands of Phi Phi: as of this year they have been discontinued indefinitely. The reason was disrupted because of the endless influx of people ecosystem. Until the flora and fauna are restored, vacationers will not be able to stroll along the picturesque bay from the Leonardo di Caprio movie.

However, even without this island holiday in Thailand will not be boring! You can take an extreme gibbon flight, admire the imposing Buddha statues, enjoy unparalleled temples and magnificent shows, go scuba diving, visit crocodile or snake farms - in short, try to cover at least a small part of the countless activities.

Useful Information

Usually in the resorts of the country is hot, but thanks to air conditioning in shopping malls, movies, buses for long distance can be very cold, so bring a warm sweater.

It is customary to remove one's shoes before entering temples and houses. It is forbidden even in jest to offend or humiliate the king, to drop banknotes and coins on the ground and even more so to step on them: there is an image of the ruler, who is immensely respected and revered in Thailand.

It is not allowed to bring electronic cigarettes and vape, smoke on beaches, use quadcopters without special permission of the police. In turn, it is forbidden to export products made of turtle shell and elephant ivory, Buddha figurines over 13 cm, coral and shells, dried seahorses, coconuts, durian and whole (uncut) watermelons.

And finally, a little tiphok: the bills of 50 and 100 dollars, even in official branches change at a better rate than small denominations.

We wish you an amazing vacation!