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Buying plane tickets to Thailand
Most travelers choose to fly to Thailand. The flight time from Vietnam to Thailand is only 1.5-2 hours depending on your departure point from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang. Currently, due to the popularity of traveling to Thailand, there are many airlines operating flights to Thailand, such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Nok Air, Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines,... Usually, the price of a plane ticket to Thailand ranges from 3-6 million VND for a round-trip ticket. You should note that the earlier you book your flight, the better the price. Stay updated on promotions from airlines or reputable travel agencies to book the most suitable ticket for yourself.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand
Booking a hotel in Thailand
According to the experience of traveling to Thailand in Bangkok, you should book a hotel in the central areas such as Pratunam, Sukhumvit, and Khaosan if you are in Bangkok, and near Walking Street if you are in Pattaya. Hotels in these areas will make it easier for you to move around, close to many train stations, and easy to walk to famous tourist spots. Here are some of the most popular budget hotels in Thailand for your reference:
- In Bangkok: King Royal II Hotel, Honey House 2 Hotel, Sawasdee Khaosan Inn Hotel, Dream Town Hotel, Check Inn Phromphong Hotel,...
In Pattaya: Noursabah Pattaya, Pagoda Buakow Guesthouse, Mytt Beach Hotel, Kao karat, Holiday Inn Pattaya,...
Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand
What do you need when traveling to Thailand?
When traveling, it's best to optimize the luggage you need to bring, only choosing the necessary items, light clothes that are not too bulky. If you choose to visit temples in Thailand, don't forget to choose for yourself appropriate and discreet attire.
Regarding essential documents when traveling to Thailand, besides the mandatory passport, you should also bring your round-trip flight ticket, hotel booking confirmation, and travel itinerary for the smoothest immigration procedures.
For currency, Thailand uses the Baht and only accepts payments in Baht, not foreign currencies like some other countries. You can exchange money at gold shops with an exchange rate of 1 Baht ~ 749 VND before departure.
Minimize luggage when traveling
Suggested 3-day, 2-night itinerary for exploring Thailand
Day 1: Bangkok - Central World - Chinatown
After checking in at the 3-star Nasa Vegas Hotel at 10 am, we rested for a bit before taking a tuk-tuk to Central World - one of the top 5 famous shopping centers in Thailand. This place gathers almost all the shopping brands in the world and is extremely spacious. You can also visit Big C along the way, which is very different from Big C in Vietnam in terms of scale and items. Especially the prices are cheap compared to the quality customers receive, everything here makes you want to buy right away.
Shopping center in Thailand
In the afternoon, we moved to Chinatown and the Khao San Road area nearby. Chinatown is famous as the street of the Chinese in Bangkok, where it gathers the cultural features of the Chinese and also has a distinctive cuisine that you cannot miss. In the evening, for those who like food and hustle and bustle: Chinatown is the right choice, it is always bustling with trading and food stalls open 24/24, from deep alleys to sidewalks outside the alleys. To make your journey to explore this neighborhood even better, don't miss the fun experiences in the China Town Thai street. Besides, Khao San Road is known as the most lively street in Bangkok and is worth experiencing the nightlife here.
Day 2: Royal Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple - Wat Pho Temple - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Khao San Road
In the morning, I visited the Royal Palace of Thailand (Grand Palace) and the Emerald Buddha Temple located within the palace grounds. The entrance fee is 500 Baht for adults. Then, I visited Wat Pho Temple (also known as the Reclining Buddha Temple) - one of the 5 most beautiful temples in Thailand and is also located near the Emerald Buddha Temple. The entrance fee is 100 Baht.
Thailand Royal Palace
In the afternoon, I spent time eating, playing, and shopping at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here, they sell all kinds of fruits, utensils, specialties,.. but the unique point is that all these activities take place on the water instead of on land.
Day 3: Safari World Bangkok - Siam Central
In the morning, I visited Safari World Bangkok, which is a popular destination attracting many tourists to visit with many rare animals from around the world. Besides, Safari World also has very attractive daily tours waiting for you to explore. Safari World is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
>>> Guide to explore Safari World - Famous open zoo in Thailand
Next, I visited the Siam Square, an entertainment and shopping area of the capital Bangkok, Thailand. This area is connected to other important shopping centers and districts of Bangkok by intersecting overpasses, which is almost the central point that everyone visits when coming to Thailand.
Shopping area Siam Thailand
At noon, I returned to check out of the hotel, had lunch, and prepared for the flight back to Vietnam, ending the 3-day, 2-night trip to Thailand
Some tips to note when traveling to Thailand
- You should book your flight to Thailand early, about 1-2 months before the departure time, to have both a good price and more choices for your trip.
- When in Thailand, you should not touch or stroke children's heads, even as a gentle gesture, because Thais consider the head the most sacred part.
- When visiting temples in Thailand, it is advisable to choose modest and discreet clothing, avoid wearing tight clothes and anything above the knees.
- To contact or need 3G - 4G internet access, you can buy a SIM card right at the airport or buy it on the street.
Here are some of the latest 3-day, 2-night Thailand travel experiences that I want to share with you. I hope this information will help everyone have a fun and convenient trip to Thailand! For those who do not have much experience in traveling independently, it is recommended to book Thailand tours with Mytour. With the tour format, all you need to do is go and experience without worrying about booking services, where to go, what to do.
Quynh Kiu
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