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Planning your first trip to Thailand? Don't miss out on these top 5 essential tips for solo travelers, exclusively for you!
Top 5 Tips for First-Time Independent Travelers to Thailand
1. Expenses When Traveling to Thailand
Firstly, let's talk about the transportation costs from Vietnam to Thailand. Nowadays, most people prefer flying due to its affordability and significantly reduced travel time. You can book your flights to Thailand with us to avail special deals from various airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Vietjet Air, with prices starting from only 1,500,000 VND per way.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand. Photo by Hiroyuki Hayafune.
If you land at Don Mueang Airport in the northern part of Bangkok, it will cost you around 7 USD for a taxi ride to the city. The distance from Don Mueang to Bangkok is 17 km, so you can also choose to ride a motorbike taxi, grab, or utilize public transportation options like buses, tuk-tuks...
If you land at Suvarnabhumi Airport located in the eastern part of the city, transportation costs are cheaper when you choose to travel by the Airport Rail Link – City Line train, costing only about 2 USD.
Given the ease of city transportation, you may opt for the Skytrain or MRT for affordable commuting. If you choose a taxi, it's advisable to select ones with metered fares or those equipped with meters. Otherwise, negotiate the fare in advance with the driver.
MRT Red Line electric train.
Typically, people often plan for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Thailand, making the selection of a suitable guesthouse or hotel quite crucial. Generally, accommodation costs in Thailand are not exorbitant but slightly higher than in Vietnam. Depending on your preferences, choose lodging options that suit you. Avoid compromising safety for cheap stays.
2-star hotels: 200,000 – 300,000 VND/night.
3-star hotels: 600,000 – 800,000 VND/night.
4-star hotels: 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 VND/night.
5-star hotels: starting from 3,000,000 VND/night.
Food expenses in Thailand are comparable to those in Vietnam, with some dishes slightly higher in price but generally acceptable. You can opt to eat at supermarkets, shopping centers, with each meal costing around 50,000 – 60,000 Vietnamese dong, or go for cheaper options at snack food markets. Also, don't forget to try famous Thai dishes like Prata, Tomyum Goong, and Pad Thai.
Pad Thai. Photo: @weative.th.
Tomyum. Photo: @rimthanon.thai.
When in Thailand, you can explore and have fun at some famous places like:
Photo by Adrian Gao.
Photo by Ninara.
Photo by @myheartgotkrushed.
Photo by @jasmine1124.
*Ticket Prices:
+ Safari Park Zoo: 380,000 VND.
+ Marine Park Beach: 450,000 VND.
+ All-inclusive entrance ticket, including show: 560,000 VND.
+ All-inclusive package with lunch, hotel transfers: 900,000 VND.
Photo by @koz_bkk.
Photo by Donny Boonyamanop.
Photo by Sapol Chulanol.
Photo by Yaremchuck Yaremchuck.
2. Travel Procedures in Thailand
Documentation is one of the most important and crucial procedures when traveling abroad. Before visiting Thailand, you need to have the following 6 types of documents:
– Passport.
– National ID card or Citizen Identity Card and a copy.
– Passport with proof of vaccination or COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
– Round-trip flight/bus tickets.
– Hotel booking receipt.
Photo by @naoya_bkk.
3. Transportation Options
Transportation is a key concern for many first-time independent travelers to Thailand. There are numerous options available such as: Airport Rail Link (for airport to subway station transfer only), taxi, bus, train, Skytrain BTS, MRT train, tuk-tuk, boat.
Tuk-tuk. Photo by @bank__worawut.
4. What to Wear in Thailand?
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When traveling to Thailand, it's important to choose appropriate clothing. For men, opt for t-shirts, polo shirts, short-sleeved shirts, and mid-length jeans, or shorts... For women, choose shorts, long or short skirts to pair with cotton t-shirts or blouses for maximum comfort. As Thailand has many Buddhist areas, avoid revealing or provocative clothing!
5. When is the Best Time to Visit Thailand?
Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons: the dry season from January to February, the hot season from March to May, the rainy season from June to October, and the cool season from November to December. The average temperature in Thailand is quite high, ranging from 32°C in December to over 35°C in April every year. With such distinct weather patterns, travelers can choose to visit during any season depending on their preferences and schedules, but visiting in winter will feel cooler and easier to move around without worrying about the heat.
Koh Phi Phi Island. Photo by @jardin_des_comte.
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