Six tips to master Thailand travel to get the best experience

Tips 1: Prepare your luggage and bring the necessary medicines

When you go out, especially when traveling to a foreign country, make a list early and write down the things you want to bring. Index by picture to avoid temporary rush before departure. The time in Thailand is 1 hour behind China. Thailand is located in the tropics, where it is always summer. You should prepare light, cool and casual clothing such as shorts and T-shirts, and don’t forget to bring long clothes and trousers. Most hotels in Thailand, no matter how high-end they are, do not prepare dental kits, slippers and other personal items. It is best to bring some medicines such as Ganmaotong, Chenghunning, Xisimin, Huangliansu, and Band-Aid.

Tip 2: Understand Thailand’s folk customs and various precautions

Religion: Thailand’s laws have many chapters describing illegal activities against religions, including Buddhism and other religions with the largest number of believers. Belief. All Buddha statues, whether large or small, intact or broken, are regarded as sacred objects. Please don’t climb the Buddha statue! The general requirement is not to behave "disrespectfully" toward Buddha statues. When visiting a Buddhist temple, you must dress neatly and do not go topless, wear shorts, or sleeveless shirts. Shoes should not be worn inside temples where Buddha statues are enshrined. Buddhist monks are prohibited from contacting women. If you want to give something to a monk, you should first hand it to a man and let him do it for you.

Social custom: When Thai people say hello, they put their hands together as if praying. Thai people call it "Wai". Generally speaking, the younger person greets the older person first, and the older person then returns the greeting and joins hands. Thais believe that the head is the highest part of the body, and they do not allow anyone to be patted on the head, even if it is a friendly gesture. If you accidentally touch someone's head, apologize quickly. Likewise the feet are considered the lowest part of the body. Don't use your feet to point at people or objects. Don't touch anyone with your feet. Don't rest with your feet on a table or chair. Don’t step over people, move around or politely ask them to move. When sitting on the floor, also keep your feet pointed at no one. Public displays of love are unacceptable. You may have seen some very Westernized young couples holding hands, but this is only common in enlightened societies. In Thai society, losing your temper is the last resort. Thais believe that this represents despicable manners.

Currency: Thailand’s currency unit is the baht (BAHT), and one US dollar can be exchanged for approximately 42 baht; there are seven types of coins; there are six types of banknotes.

Tip 3: How to choose a Thailand tour route

The routes currently opened by travel agencies are roughly divided into three types:

Classic routes: also called essence tours. These routes have been operated and promoted by travel agencies for a long time. They are relatively mature and moderately priced. They are especially suitable for tourists who have never been abroad, such as a 6-day tour of Thailand and a 10-day tour of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The disadvantage of this classic line is that the itinerary is very full and tourists have little freedom.

Special offer lines: This type of line is used by travel agencies to attract more customers. For various reasons, such as flight arrangements, new line openings, etc., the air tickets are cheap and suitable for mass tourists, such as Thailand 6 Day group is 1380 yuan etc. The disadvantage of this special offer line is that tourists have little freedom.

Leisure line: This type of line is arranged with fewer scenic spots, easier itinerary, and strong targeting, such as Phuket Island in Thailand, PP Island Tour, etc., which makes people feel leisurely and romantic. This leisure line is suitable for young people who want to have fun but want to be less constrained by tour groups. It is also suitable for tourists who have been abroad and want to relax first and sightseeing secondarily. The disadvantage is that the cost is relatively high, because some leisure items on the way are all paid for by yourself; when you have plenty of time to go shopping, your personal consumption will also increase.

Tips 4: Several ways to obtain a tourist visa in Thailand

Apply directly to the Thai embassy or consulate in China to obtain a short-term tourist visa of 2 to 3 months; Or leave it to a travel agency. After arriving in Thailand, apply for your visa on arrival at the Thai airport. The procedure requires 2 photos, a copy of your passport, and an application form. The procedure takes about half an hour to complete. You can get a 15-day visa on arrival for 500 Thai dollars.

If you have a flight ticket to a third country via Thailand, you can apply for a transit visa at the Thai airport. The procedures are the same as for an arrival visa. With the visa obtained, tourists can extend the visa period for up to 30 days at the Thai Immigration Bureau.

Tip 5: Instructions for entry and exit from Thailand

Generally speaking, Thailand’s immigration officers and customs officials are very friendly. I believe that you will leave a good impression after your trip to Thailand.

Entry:

1. During the flight to Thailand, the flight attendant will give each passenger two forms, one is the entry and exit registration form from the Immigration Bureau, and the other is from the customs Declaration form. It is best to complete the form on the plane to avoid delays in entry after getting off the plane.

2. The customs declaration form is relatively simple. If there are no special items to carry (see customs instructions), just fill in the basic columns of the form and just tick the green box.

3. After passengers get off the plane, they walk through the boarding bridge, corridor bridge and waiting corridor (if they are transfer passengers, go upstairs to go through the formalities). The first step is to go to the Immigration Bureau counter and submit the application form. Get your passport and completed entry-exit registration form and submit to inspection.

4. After checking the passport and visa, the immigration officer will stamp the entry stamp on the passport, indicating the time you are allowed to stay in Thailand. A very important point is: the exit form will be nailed to the inside page of the passport. This form must not be lost, otherwise you will be in trouble when leaving the country.

5. After passing the immigration office, get off the escalator. If you have checked baggage, follow the instructions on the TV screen and go to the corresponding baggage transport belt, wait for baggage pickup, and enter the country at the airport in Bangkok, Thailand. After claiming your baggage and leaving the airport, there are generally no dedicated baggage inspectors. Therefore, passengers should take careful care of their luggage. Especially after getting off the plane, you should pass the immigration inspection as quickly as possible (but do not rush to jump in the queue to get a stall) and arrive at the baggage claim area. To prevent luggage from being taken by mistake or lost. If you have no checked luggage, you can go directly to customs.

6. At the customs, if there is no declaration, please go to the green channel; if there are items to declare or items that are not sure whether they should be declared, please go to the red channel. Submit your passport and customs declaration form for inspection. Generally, customs officials conduct random checks to inspect your luggage. If you are selected, you should cooperate.

Exit:

1. After arriving at the airport, go to the airline counter to check in, show your passport and ticket, check in your luggage, and get your boarding pass.

2. After receiving the boarding pass, go to the small counter or vending machine at the entrance of the immigration inspection area next to the immigration bureau to purchase airport tax.

3. With the airport tax receipt, enter the exit inspection area of ??the Immigration Bureau and submit your passport, exit registration form, and boarding pass for inspection. The immigration officer will pin the exit registration form to the boarding pass and return it to the passenger (this form and the boarding pass cannot be lost, and passengers must use it to enter the flight waiting room).

4. After passing the customs, there is a security inspection and customs inspection. The customs inspection when leaving the country is very simple and ineffective, and you rarely see customs officials.

5. After completing the above steps, enter the departure hall, follow the instructions on the boarding pass, find the boarding gate (boarding bridge), and then go through a security check to enter the flight waiting room. Waiting to board the plane. International flights generally stop boarding 15 minutes before the plane leaves the station. Passengers who still do not board the plane after being warned by the broadcast will not be waited on the plane and will bear the consequences. Therefore, passengers must grasp the time and arrive at the departure lounge to board the plane 15 minutes before departure.

Tip 6: The "best" experience in Thailand

The best cultural experience: celebrating the Water Songkran Festival. This festival is Thailand's celebration of the New Year. The way of celebration is to splash water on each other. bless.

The most tranquil beach: Koh Samet Beach in Rayong is connected with white sand and has beautiful scenery. It is a holiday destination for Thais and there are not many tourists.

The most challenging outdoor sports: rock climbing, diving, snorkeling, and rafting.

The most attractive places of interest: Ayutthaya, the famous ancient city and capital that has experienced 5 dynasties and 35 emperors, is worth visiting and experiencing. The Sukhothai ruins are the earliest ancient capital ruins of the Sukhothai Dynasty in Thailand, dating back more than 700 years.

The PhiMai site is known as "Thailand's Angkor Wat" and is a representative of Khmer sites in Thailand.

The most magical temple: Temple of the Emerald Buddha enshrines Thailand's national treasure "Emerald Buddha" and is the highest-level temple dedicated to the Thai royal family for important national ceremonies. Wat Arun is a representative temple in Thailand, and its architecture is also representative. Mahathat Temple was built during the period of King Rama I and was once the place where Buddhist scriptures were compiled.

Best Shopping Fun: The Holiday Market is the largest flea market in Southeast Asia, where a variety of goods from all over Thailand are concentrated. Chiang Mai Night Market is a very famous night market street with a dazzling array of handicrafts.