{"id":4084,"date":"2021-04-21T09:40:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T09:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=4084"},"modified":"2024-05-23T03:25:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T03:25:09","slug":"the-thailand-guide-to-booking-the-best-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/the-thailand-guide-to-booking-the-best-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"The Thailand Guide to Booking The Best Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\r\n<p>Famous for its white sandy beaches, grand gold temples, sizzling hot street food and a rich culture; Thailand is the sort of country that keeps on giving. Once you get there, you\u2019ll realise that this is only the beginning of all that this simply stunning country has to offer.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From the bursting concrete jungle of Bangkok, Thailand can seem like a whirlwind experience. The city will lure you in with its mysterious charm where elaborate temples are met with boutique shopping experiences, often on the same street.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No matter where you go from here, there will always be an option to stop on the way to learn more about Thai history and culture, whether that\u2019s the old capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai or the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai. Any journey in Thailand is not complete without a little informative break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Outside of the city, life is much more simple. Jungle and countryside will lead you to the mountainous north where tradition holds its own. Between the rolling hills, Lanna culture whispers in the background of Chiang Mai\u2019s city streets that are charging towards modernity.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With the mountains behind you, from Bangkok, most decide to go south to the islands. Whether you choose to go halfway to Koh Tao, or all the way towards Phuket and the Phi Phi islands, you\u2019ll be met by the iconic limestone karsts and azure waters that made this country so famous. You won\u2019t believe your eyes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No Thailand guide book is complete without mentioning the food. Sprinklings of chilli and a heavy hand of lime will season your time here. Thai food is known for its aromatic flavourings where health sits at the centre of all cooking. From night markets to street corners, it\u2019s worth trying as much as you can; food sits at the heart of Thai culture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to cover all that this country has to offer, but we are going to give it our best shot. Here are our finest picks for your first -or next- Thai adventure;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Go to Thailand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4094 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4094\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093151\/evan-krause-BU6lABNbTpA-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northern Thailand<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The winter season, from November to February, is most popular with travellers to the North of Thailand. While the northern region remains warm during the day, temperatures decrease significantly in the evenings. Depending on where you are travelling from this could be challenging for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the summer months, March to May, may benefit those who are accustomed to a warmer climate, this is the north\u2019s burning season, when the pollution levels are high and visibility is low. The rainy season, from May to October, can be a great time to travel the north when temperatures are comfortable and the mountains are at their most green.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central and Southern Thailand<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Temperatures in Central and Southern Thailand remain hot throughout the year. However, both regions are subject to adverse weather. Central and Southern Thailand have just two seasons, hot and rainy. The hot season ranges from November to May, only to be interrupted by the odd typhoon. The rainy season lasts from June to October although this varies from year to year.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Places to Include in Your Thai Tour Package<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-4093 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-4093\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093140\/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bangkok and the Grand Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bangkok is the electric capital of Thailand, a city that has been hot on the tip of travellers tongues for decades. Alive and thriving, Bangkok is bursting at the seams with activity. No trip to the city is the same as you discover avenues, quirky shopping malls, flavoursome food and markets.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your typical Bangkok sightseeing tours will take you to the most important buildings in the country, including the Grand Palace and the city\u2019s most famous, and sacred temples, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll also have time to discover the many markets in and around the city, including Chatuchak, the largest in the country, the flower market and the train market. No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/11-day-cultural-thailand-vacation-1792016770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok private tour<\/a> is complete without stopping in Chinatown, a city of its own with some of the best street food around.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phuket and Phi Phi<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As Thailand\u2019s largest and most accessible island, your time in Phuket will be what you make of it. If you are looking to be transported to a world of relaxation, you\u2019ll find it. On the flip side, if you are looking to party like you never have before, Phuket will happily deliver.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At its core, Phuket is the introductory island to the remote paradisiacal escapes that await further afield. A continuum of rolling green hills that open up to beautiful bays, the main bases in Phuket are the resort towns of Patong, Karon and Kata. From there, all of Phuket\u2019s places to visit are easy to access, including the quiet beaches you may have been looking for. Back in the resort towns, all the lively activity and parties are waiting for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Koh Phi Phi (pronounced pi-pi) is actually six islands, however, only one is inhabited, now mostly by tourism. The Phi Phi islands are the quintessential Thai islands that you were looking for. However, with over one million guests a year, the islands may have a remote location, but they are far from feeling it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The largest island is Koh Phi Phi Don where all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/14-day-holiday-to-thailand-islands-1792019817\">Phi Phi island tour packages<\/a> begin. From here, you\u2019ll go on boat tour after boat tour to discover the beaches and snorkelling spots and witness the astounding beauty that Thailand is home to, you won\u2019t believe your eyes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Koh Tao and Koh Phangan<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The diving capital of Thailand; if there is anywhere to get your PADI certificate, Koh Tao is the place. This small island in south-central Thailand is ideal for those that don\u2019t have much time to go to the far south and want a more relaxing experience \u2013 Koh Tao is a calming escape surrounded by small bays and packed to the brim with waterfalls.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just across the water is a rather different experience, Koh Phangan is also known for its diving sites, of which it has over 20. It\u2019s also known for one of the most essential backpacking Thailand experiences, the Full Moon Party where youths party the night away, booze buckets in hand.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Away from the party, Koh Phangan is a beautiful island packed to the brim with natural experiences. If the party is not what you\u2019re here for, you\u2019ll spend your time hiking, chasing waterfalls and relaxing on one of the 30 beaches it\u2019s home to. For another perspective, with such abundant sea life, this is the perfect opportunity to try sea canoeing in Thailand<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pattaya and Hua Hin<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For those that are short on time but still looking for the complete Thailand trip package, beachside locations like Pattaya and Hua Hin are just a short distance from Bangkok.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Of all the places in Thailand, Pattaya tours are those with the most weight to them. The beachside city has a sleazy reputation for its role in the country\u2019s sex industry that cannot be avoided, particularly if you choose to take a stroll down its walking street.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just outside the city, you\u2019ll have to double-check you are still in Thailand\u2019s \u201csin city\u201d, Pattaya sits on the doorstep of Thailand\u2019s eastern islands such as Koh Samet and Koh Chang, if you wish to extend your time in the eastern side like in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/16-day-thailand-sightseeing-divine-culture-1792020058\">Thailand 2-week holiday<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On the western side, exactly the same distance from Bangkok is Hua Hin, a resort town that caters to a similar age group but without such a heavy hand of sleaze. Hua Hin has a pleasant mix of foreign tourist bars and restaurants with a mix of Thai tourism that offers a much more local touch. Fronted by a long strip of beach, Hua Hin tours will show you that there is something for everyone here.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sitting tall in stark contrast to the karsts of the south, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are nestled in Thailand\u2019s northern mountainous region running on a completely different climate.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chiang Mai is the former capital of Thailand\u2019s Lanna region, a golden era for the north when the city was founded and much of the northern culture developed. The city is centred by temples and a fortress that takes you back in time, an essential part of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/18-day-complete-thailand-package-1792020041\">Chiang Mai tour package<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chiang Mai is a city of charming contrasts where tradition is respectfully met by the blossoming digital reputation that the city has become known for. With it, comes innovation at its finest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chiang Mai\u2019s neighbour is Chiang Rai, a small city that you can reach by journeying through the mountains but not before you stop at Thailand\u2019s highest temple and tallest mountain, Doi Inthanon, a nature lover\u2019s paradise that takes you past waterfalls and walking trails before you reach the temple.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chiang Rai is most famous for the White Temple, Wat Run Khun, less of a religious structure and more of an ongoing art project with the most intricate detail that warrants careful exploration. Outside of Chiang Rai, you can head towards the Golden Triangle, where history, religion and the Myanmar-Lao-Thai borders meet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"wp-image-4092 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1170x877.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-585x438.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/767;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"wp-image-4092\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-1170x877.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093132\/rachael-annabelle-KNmjUL9T1sA-unsplash-585x438.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phang Nga and Krabi<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These two stunning regions cover the westernmost point of Southern Thailand including the islands.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Phang Nga is best known for its island-filled national park that is the main highlight of any boat tours from Phuket and beyond. The region dips into and out of the beautiful Andaman Sea and goes across to Phang Nga Bay with endless karsts and bright blue water.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Phang Nga, the locations seem to get better and better as you\u2019ll see on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/11-day-authentic-south-thailand-the-haven-khao-lak-1791994120\">11-day authentic south Thailand tour<\/a>. Among Phang Nga\u2019s things to do is spend time in the beautiful Khao Lak, which gives you a sense of island life without actually being on an island. Then there\u2019s Ao Phang Nga National Park which is home to all the little islands that are dreamy sea canoeing destinations for you to explore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Similarly, Krabi refers to the province which stretches across multiple mainland towns, beaches, dreamy karst lands, islands and landscapes that will make you want to pinch yourself. While in Krabi, things to do range from parties in the small town of Ao Nang, which acts as a gateway beach town to island hopping around some of the tiny karst islands that Thailand is known for. After all, this is Thailand\u2019s number one island destination!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thailand\u2019s Old Capitals: Ayutthaya and Sukhothai<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The former capitals of Siam (now Thailand) offer two fascinating historical insights into the birth of Thai culture in all the pride and glory that it has today.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sukhothai is the oldest of the capitals, the birthplace of the Thai language in its oldest form of the Sanskrit tablatures. Sukhothai is a tightly packed complex of the historical park of the same name. Considered the cradle of Thai culture, Sukhothai is home to the oldest example of Thai art and architecture as we see it today. Sukhothai was left after Ayutthaya became the capital in the 14th century.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ayutthaya is much larger than Sukhothai, reigning as the capital for double the time until it was invaded by the Burmese in the 1800s. Ayutthaya\u2019s ancient historical park with its many temples, and royal complexes give an idea of what this ancient capital looked like in its prime \u2013 it was one of the largest cities of its time next to Angkor and drew some influences from its style.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most fascinating element of the park, as you\u2019ll see in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/7-day-thailand-itinerary-by-bicycle-1791994122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-Day Thailand By Bicycle<\/a>, is the way that the Burmese desecrated the city, chopping the heads off of Buddha images that have been left to grow into trees.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Khao Sok National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With a climate that has evolved over 160 million years, Khao Sok is not one to disappoint &#8211; it\u2019s one of the oldest on the planet. From jungle trails leading you out in search of some of the many species that are found in the park to spending a night or two on the famed Cheow Lake, Khao Sok\u2019s activities come with a cooling mist from the forest canopy. Back on Cheow Lake, it continues to linger between the karst limestone landscape that characterises this part of Thailand so well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Staying on Cheow Lake is an essential experience while in Khao Sok. A chance to stay in a floating hut is met with kayaking, swimming and the essential sunrise over the karsts like in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/3-day-khao-sok-national-park-1792003024\">3-day Khao Sok National Park tour<\/a> that will give you that southern Thailand experience you were looking for.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethical Elephant Experiences to Take Part In<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the main draws to Thailand is to come into contact with elephants. Known as the country\u2019s national animals, Thailand was once home to a large population of Asian elephants, of which a few still roam in the wild.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In light of responsible tourism, it\u2019s important to avoid riding elephants or engage in practices that force the elephants to do things that they wouldn\u2019t normally do, which is eat all day!This can range from anything from circus acts to letting humans bathe them, an operation that can run several times a day to make money. It\u2019s important to acknowledge that while this may not seem like much, they have been trained to do so and are often underfed because of it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are just a few experiences that ensure the elephants are as free as they possibly can be, most of which act as retirement homes for elephants that can no longer work in their industry that make a great addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/11-day-cultural-thailand-vacation-1792016770\">Thailand adventure holidays<\/a>. While these experiences can appear to be on the more expensive side, the money goes towards the elephant\u2019s care and most of all, the food that they eat, which is over 100 kilograms a day!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Around Thailand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" class=\"wp-image-4091 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/769;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" class=\"wp-image-4091\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093120\/jordan-opel-0XWkYTA2KzE-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buses and Minivans<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Travelling up and down the country, buses and minivans are the cheapest way to get around Thailand.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Minivans will be ready to take you short distances such as around islands, between close by cities or from the airport to your hotel when booked with our Local Designers in Thailand.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The buses are a favourite among backpackers in Thailand, particularly the sleeper buses which often offer significantly more privacy. If you choose to travel during the peak season, book your bus in advance to get the best options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tuk Tuks and Songtaew<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Operating across the country, tuk-tuks are an iconic symbol of Thailand that everyone is dying to try. Dressed in vibrant colours with everything from elaborate horns to mobile disco stations, getting a tuk-tuk can be an experience. However, it does come at a price for travellers. You can be expected to pay 200 Baht per ride, no matter the distance.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In the countryside and around Krabi and Phuket a songthaew is a larger open vehicle that is similar to a tuk-tuk but more like the bus version. The songthaew only leaves at capacity and is a popular local way of getting around, songthaews can be around 50 Baht per journey.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Train<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Operating on four lines that reach all corners of the country, the train services in Thailand are by no means the most efficient way of travelling. With some carriages operating without windows, the trains go slowly, taking their time so much so that taking a bus is often fast. In addition to their slow pace, the trains are also notoriously fast. However, many argue that, if you have the time, it\u2019s worth the slow journey; it\u2019s one of the best ways to enjoy Thailand\u2019s countryside.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The comfort levels range from first to third class, with bunk beds in first class, padded chairs in second and benches in third. Since the train has become a popular method of getting to Chiang Mai, TV\u2019s have even been fitted in first and second-class options.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plane<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>By far the fastest way to get around, travelling by plane in Thailand is fast, cheap and easy when booked in advance. The main Thai airlines operating are Lion Air and Thai airlines, while there are other airlines operating, these also prove to be the airlines that are on time and fastest operating at the airports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Please note that in peak season, the airports can be extremely busy, book in advance and come early!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Thailand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"wp-image-4090 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1170x877.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-585x438.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/767;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"wp-image-4090\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-1170x877.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093111\/max-bottinger-QZvPIlhmtN8-unsplash-585x438.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bangkok<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A vast plain of endless high-rises, quaint areas and vibrant life, Bangkok is a metropolis that proves difficult to pinpoint when it comes to accommodation. Our best advice is to choose somewhere that is close to the city\u2019s BTS and MRT lines where you can easily navigate the city from.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Among Bangkok\u2019s most popular areas to stay are Silom, anywhere on Sukhumvit\u2019s incredibly long road and the Ratchathewi area, all of which offer you direct access to the city\u2019s many attractions while still remaining quiet. For budget travellers, most backpackers choose to stay in the Khao San area as it is close to The Grand Palace and riverside area, however, it can get very loud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phuket<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Phuket island is much bigger than you think, so it\u2019s important to choose the area well or you could end up with a very different experience to what you originally intended.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Areas like Patong, by far the wildest, Kata and Karon, all attract many travellers who are looking to party with the addition of all the questionable services that Thailand is unfortunately known for. Areas such as Phuket\u2019s Old Town or Chalong have a host of activities while still remaining quiet. There are many quieter areas like Kamala or Bangtao that attract couples and family trips to Thailand looking to escape the Patong madness.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chiang Mai<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thailand\u2019s captivating Northern old capital has the hearts of many. To immerse yourself in the old-time charm of the city which is steeped in Lanna tradition, staying in the Old City, surrounded by its fortress walls, is a must. For a more modern immersion in all that Chiang Mai has to offer, the trendy area of Nimman will quickly show you why so many people end up living here.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Krabi Province<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Krabi is on the hot list of pretty much every traveller looking to witness the beauty of Thailand\u2019s south. However, the biggest misconception is that Krabi is one, easily accessible area \u2013 it is a colossal province covering 130 islands and villages.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The gateway to the islands, Krabi town is the only place that goes by this name. Krabi is a quiet area with a bit of a charm to it, a perfect stopping point for travellers looking to head out to the islands.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Krabi offers access to areas such as the party-filled Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi and the famous Railay. It\u2019s important to remember that this is Thailand\u2019s tourist capital, so price ranges are a little higher.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food to Try in Thailand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" class=\"wp-image-4088 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1536x851.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-2048x1134.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1170x648.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-585x324.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/567;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" class=\"wp-image-4088\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1536x851.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-2048x1134.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1170x648.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093059\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-585x324.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thai food is among some of the spiciest in Southeast Asia. Thai people know that travellers cannot eat this level of spice, so most restaurants will not serve you traditionally prepared food.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Night Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The meeting grounds for locals and travellers alike, night markets are bustling social occasions that you will find across Thailand.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll quickly establish that Thai people love to shop and eat, and night markets bring the two together to create the perfect evening! At night markets, you\u2019ll find everything that you want to try, from snacks to full meals, it\u2019s important that you try a little of everything to see what you like!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some of our favourites:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pla Neung Manow<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Thailand, you\u2019ll see many street hawkers grilling fish on the street. While it will smell amazing, this is the one to be avoided! It\u2019s best to sit down at a local restaurant to make sure you have the freshest fish options.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A favourite is <em>pla neung manow<\/em>, a steamed fish marinated in helpings of fish sauce, lemongrass, chilli, ginger and lime. You may have the option to try it grilled too. This is best served along with other dishes in a group of people. Just as Thai people do.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tom Yum Goong<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A classic dish for locals and travellers, <em>tom yum<\/em> is a spicy, sour soup that has a satisfying aroma thanks to lemongrass, lime, tamarind and kaffir leaves that give it a distinct flavour. It\u2019s typically served alongside other dishes or with sticky rice.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are actually two versions of <em>tom yum goong,<\/em> one that has a clear broth and the other has a creamy broth that you can eat like a curry.\u00a0 As the dish is so popular worldwide, it\u2019s important that you try it in its homeland to get the real deal!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pad See Ew<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A tasty alternative to the famous pad thai, <em>pad see ew<\/em> is a firm favourite. This noodle dish is known for its distinctly fat, flat noodle style that is fried up with lots of egg and your choice of chicken, pork or shrimp. To finish it off in true Thai style, you\u2019ll have beansprouts, lime and chilli flakes to add as you wish.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tom Kha Kai<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fresh, creamy, light and delicious, <em>tom kha kai <\/em>could be put in a similar category to tom yum. This refreshing dish is a coconut soup with chicken, which seems simple at first but the flavour explosion that you experience when you try the broth will blow you away.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most important part of <em>tom kha kai<\/em>, and most of Thailand\u2019s soups and curries is the mix of galangal root, which is similar to ginger, and the kaffir lime leaves that you will taste. This is the perfect dish for those that are looking to branch out from the old favourites without too much spice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Khao Soi<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever met someone who has spent time in the north of Thailand, they will have told you about this classic dish. <em>Khao soi<\/em> is a curried noodle dish that is quite simple yet packs a punch.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Influenced by a similar soup that is popular across the Burmese border, where it is called <em>khao suey, <\/em>the dish is based on egg noodles with a fragrant curried soup that is typically served with beef or chicken and helpings of pickled onions and vegetables.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Larb or Lap<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A dish that is popular around Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Central Vietnam, <em>larb<\/em> is a meat salad dish that is typically made with finely diced pork or beef mixed with mint leaves, chilli, onion, garlic and tossed in fish sauce. In Thailand, it is best eaten with a little basket of sticky rice to pick up this tasty, fresh dish.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festivals in Thailand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-4087 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-4087\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093049\/colton-duke-QRU0i5AqEJA-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Songkran<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most anticipated events on the Thai calendar, <em>Songkran<\/em> is the celebration of Thai New Year that is celebrated in a truly unique way &#8211; the whole country takes part in what is the world\u2019s biggest water fight.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don your swimming goggles and load your water guns for a fun-filled three days of getting well and truly wet! In addition to the water fights there are parades and big feasts to celebrate, the temples are particularly busy at this time with everyone giving their blessings for the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Important note: if this doesn\u2019t sound like your kind of fun, consider travelling to Thailand at another time, it&#8217;s near impossible to avoid the water fights.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yi Peng<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chiang Mai\u2019s lantern festival is one of the most beautiful events of the year. Head to the banks of the Peng River around November and you\u2019ll witness thousands of lanterns being launched into the sky as people make wishes to be taken away by the breeze.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Letting go of the lanterns symbolises the washing away of bad luck or misfortunes of the past year in preparation for the one that follows. After this beautiful moment, there are many parades, fireworks and religious ceremonies that follow to continue the festivities.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wonderfruit Music and Arts Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Taking place on the outskirts of Pattaya, Wonderfruit is Thailand\u2019s answer to the small scale music festivals you are used to.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Welcoming local and international artists to the stage, Wonderfruit is growing year-on-year with a range of events surrounding the music including art workshops, yoga and some of the best food from Pattaya and Bangkok.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boon Bang Fai<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This rocket festival is celebrated among the Issan community across many villages in eastern Thailand. Boon Bang Fai is the last party before the planting season begins, with its biggest event in Yasothon province.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Taking place in either June or July, the main occasion for Boon Bang Fai is the rocket competition, where individuals are challenged to make a rocket that shoots high into the sky. If the rocket fails to launch, the maker is thrown into a puddle of mud.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Know Before You Go to Thailand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4086 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4086\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21093040\/dan-freeman-G4E6PcOt4Ps-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Visa<\/strong>: Most countries have a free 30-day visa for Thailand which should cover your time there. If you want to stay longer you can apply for a three-month visa. It\u2019s best to check before you go.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Currency:<\/strong> The currency used in Thailand is the Thai Baht. At the time of writing, April 2021, 31.25 Thai Baht is equal to 1 US dollar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Language<\/strong>: In Thailand, people speak Thai. This is a Sanskrit language with letters following a similar pattern to Burmese and Lao. As Thailand is such a well-travelled country, most signs are in English too with a relatively large number of people speaking English. <br \/><strong>Cultural<\/strong>: In rural parts of Thailand, it is rude to point, touch a young person&#8217;s head or show the soles of your feet to anyone.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Monarchy<\/strong>: Most Thai people hold the royal family in high reverence, particularly the late king who passed in 2016. Defacing anything which has the king\u2019s face on it is considered illegal. For example, if you step on or rip Thai Baht, you can be fined.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Animal Cruelty<\/strong>: Animal cruelty takes many forms in Thailand. Among the most common are elephant rides, tiger photo opportunities and holding smaller animals like tarsiers for money. The only way to stop this is to not engage.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>In Temples<\/strong>: Take a shawl or wear long-sleeve clothing and cover your knees for temples and stay quiet, this is a sacred place. When entering, take your shoes off and never show the soles of your feet to the Buddha image.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Scams<\/strong>: In Thailand, scams are well practised, complex and almost unavoidable, particularly in Bangkok and in the south. It\u2019s best to read up on this to be aware of what can happen.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feeling Intrigued by Thailand?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thailand really ticks all the boxes. But, it can be difficult to know where to start &#8211; this country is packed to the brim with activity!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To start making plans for your trip, browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/thailand-tours\">our range of fully-customisable tours to Thailand<\/a> to get an idea of what this beautiful country is capable of.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you can\u2019t quite find what you are looking for, click on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/thailand\/design\/1\">\u2018design your own trip\u2019<\/a> and answer a few simple questions to give an idea of your expectations and travel style. 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