Thailand Travel Tips

Of all the places and countries in South East Asia, Thailand is the most popular place to go. Tourists have been coming and going to this place but still many are planning to go back. Thailand’s tourism has been throbbing that somehow some bad images has tainted the beautiful paradise.

Thailand has a lot of great beaches, mountains, forests and temples. Because it is near other countries like Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar; Thailand has a mix of cultures, faces and tradition. The people of Thailand are said to have come mostly from the Szechuan Province of China. Buddhism is the main religion of the Thai people and temples can be found just about anywhere.

There are a lot of things to do in this beautiful country. One’s budget is not really an issue since Thailand is of a middle income economy. Tourism is said to be its main source of income so expect hotel prices and amenities to vary. Everyone is guaranteed to have a good time regardless of ones budget as long as they know where to go. There are a lot of social networking groups and websites which can help you plan your travels. These can certainly help you with where to go, what to do and what to avoid.

Thailand is a tropical country and will usually only have either a sunny or rainy weather. There has been a long going joke however, that Thailand only has three seasons: hot, hotter and hottest and because of this you should never forget to bring some sunblock and plenty of fluids with you. Of course getting a tan would be great but don’t forget the damage brought by the sun. The damage is usually called premature aging.

It is usually common for travelers to be scammed and Thailand is no exception. Their very famous scam artists are the tuk-tuk drivers. Try to know the many versions and faces of these so called scams by doing research online. Learn a few Thai words and befriend your friendly local neighbor. Asking for their help is by far the safest way to go around the country. Remember that it is better to be safe than be a sorry broke traveler.