Thailand as the 51st world’s largest country is a tropical nation in Asia. Situated just 15 degrees north of the equator. It is also known as Siam until it became Thailand in 1938 and its official name is “Kingdom of Thailand”. It is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by European nations. Its national language is called Thai. Their alphabet has 32 vowels and 44 consonants. Majority of its population is Buddhist. Just like the neighboring countries in Asia, Thailand also has a rich culture, reason for many foreign tourists to visit the place. Around six million guests every year visit Thailand.
Its tourism peak season is from October to April wherein hotel accommodation is at its most expensive. If you’re going to plan a visit in Thailand, don’t forget to make a well-planned itinerary so you could truly savor the place’s interesting and beautiful attractions. You will also need a visa for you to enter Thailand. You can request for a 60-day tourist visa if you want a longer stay. Here are the 5 Ways to Enjoy your Thailand Travel.
Tip No. 1
Food – Before anything else take into place, FOOD is the most significant element wherever we go. But if your palate is not chili-friendly then Thai foods would somehow a big challenge for you. Nevertheless, they also have this “mai pet” which means not spicy and anything more than that is spicy. If you’re concern about your budget for the food, don’t worry, there are outdoor food stalls all over the streets of Thailand. They are offering cheapest but the best Thai cuisine anytime of the day.
Tip No. 2
Elephant Ride – Your Thailand Travel would not be completed if you won’t try an Elephant Ride. This is one of the most significant part of every foreign travelers’ tour in Thailand. You will get to experience an elephant bare back ride and with a chair if you’d like. You won’t get scared because their elephants look happy so they will not have tantrums or bad temper. Apart from riding an elephant, you could also feed a baby elephant and a big one with soy milk and bananas.
Tip No. 3
Beaches and Islands – Since Thailand is a tropical country, beach and island trip is a MUST TRY. Don’t forget to bring along with you your camera (an SLR I suggestJ) for you to capture every scenery you will get to see. You can also enjoy the beach front with its calm water and powdery sand. Don’t forget to apply sun blocks while relaxing at the beach, you will definitely get sunburns long before you knew itJ.
Tip No. 4
Cycling - Don’t miss to try riding a bike while you enjoy Thailand’s beautiful scenery. Take the advantage of burning your calories while appreciating the amusing views of Thailand. Don’t worry to get thirsty since they have snack stop along the way. Anyway it will pay off the sweat after you grasp the place’s panoramic view.
Tip No. 5
Win a friend – Expand your circle of friends. Thais are very friendly, they are not confrontational. They would only laugh at you even for a mistake. And besides, Thais are good lookingJ
These are just a few tips on how to enjoy your Thailand travel. You could explore every place in Thailand. It is one of the interesting places in the world so take the advantage of it once you come in. Savor every minute of your stay, may it be a good or bad experience, anyway you could always charge it to experience.