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21 Jan 2021, 21:47 GMT+10
Leaving your destination to a new place is one of the lovely moments people cherish. People travel both far and near for different reasons. While some travel for fun, tourism and education, others travel for business. Depending on the reasons for travelling, you should consider many things for an optimal memorable experience. Thailand, which is also referred to as the Land of Smiles, is one of the most visited countries in Asia. You need to first have your travel insurance registration before or while travelling. You should also check beforehand if you need Thailand Visa and you can do it in websites like www.pickvisa.com.
Many have a lot of experience to share about a country while others don't. This is simply because they didn't have the opportunity to read an article like this while travelling. There are some places you will love to visit and avoid in some countries like Thailand. Also, there are foods you will love to eat and spot to go for your instagrammable pictures. These and many more will be discussed now.
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Some of the things you should consider while travelling to Thailand are:
In Thailand, people do not stand in lines. It is important you know this. This will save you the stress of waiting long hours for either the male or the lady's room. The people of Thailand prefer to form a crowd instead of queuing up. So, you need to stand your ground. You should also get ready for lack of personal space in the country, especially in public places. This information is essential before and while you are travelling to the Land of Smiles.
Of course, you will not be at a place when you are in Thailand. You will love to move around to see places you have seen online. To enjoy your movement in the country, take tuk-tuks during the day period. You should take taxis at night period. Although you will tend to be more comfortable in a taxi, you will have a better view of tuk-tuks. The two transportation means are terrifying. If you happen to visit Patpong road at night (Bangkok's equivalent of the Red Light District), don't forget to ask your taxi driver to come back and you up. You should give the driver the right time to come and try as much as possible to be there at the time. Failure to do this will make you stranded on the way. You will have to fight hard with drunk people before getting a ride back to your residence or hotel.
Thailand is not a country you should travel and behave as you want. There are certain days permitted for gambling. This is an order from the King. Get ready to have an extraordinary experience on any gambling day. You should prepare to hear lots of yelling, many drunk people, and general debauchery.
Just as earlier mentioned, it is the King that gives the order for gambling. If there is anything you must not do, don't say a word about the King. You should avoid your curiosity to tempt you into asking questions about the King. Don't even say a word about the King while in Thailand.
Another thing you need to consider while travelling to Thailand is knowing how to eat. Don't eat with directly with the fork. You should use a spoon rather. If you must use a fork, put the food with the fork on the spoon. This will save you from being considered rude.
The citizens are nice. You don't need to be surprised seeing a stranger advising you or trying to start up a conversation with you.
Thailand is known for having the most delicious mangoes all over the world. You should eat lots of mangoes when you are in the country. You can also buy some to give to your relatives when travelling back to your destination.
8.Dressing
You should cover up your knees and elbows when going to the temples, palaces, and monasteries. It is good you go with a cover-up or light jacket when any of the temples in the country is not on the itinerary. This is important as you may love to check out a wat you stumble on.
9.Public Transportation
If you have a little budget, use public transportation such as MRT (Light Rail) and BTS (Subway). They are convenient, affordable, and fast. You can visit anywhere in the country using them. They are also easy to use. The trains are always clean with detailed maps. The token system is simple and efficient. You will save a lot of money with these systems.
10.Massage Parlors
The possibility of getting tired is there, and you might need to receive a massage. You should avoid anyone with the inscription 'happy girls 'or 'nice girls' or any that mentions girls or women. What you will get is a brothel if you ignore this.
11.Don't Take the Drivers Words often
You should not often take a taxi driver's word, especially they tell you a sightseeing centre is closed for the day. Most of the time, they want you to ask of other destinations to earn for themselves a commission. You should just thank them, alight from the taxi and ask another driver.
12.Pungent Smell
You will experience pungent smells, especially when you are on the streets of Bangkok. The pungent sewage and fragrant jasmine are arresting.
13.Language
While English is well spoken in Bangkok, you should learn a few basic words and phrases in Thai for ease in communication.
14.Hygiene
You need to have your personal hand sanitizer and tissues if you don't love to use a spray hose close to a squat toilet. If you don't want lobe air drying too, get your own tissue. While you will see western toilets in the country, you will also experience squat toilets. If you are a lady, don't wear slippery shoes as the bathroom floors are often wet to avoid falling.
15.The Ice
The ice that restaurants in the country use is fine to drink. You should get a beer or bottled water if you are a bit away from town.
16.Hotels
To have an exciting experience while you travel to Thailand, book a five-star hotel. The hotels are nice with facilities like infinity pools. You can find 0osme that charge less than $150 per night.
17.Don't Travel in April
The humidity in the country is close to 300% in April. Although it is the cheapest time to travel to the country in terms of hotel and airfare rates, it is the worst time too. Few tourists come to the country in April.
18.The Zoo
There are many weird animals you never knew are in existence that you will see in the zoo. You will also be surprised to see their living conditions. You may need to include vising an elephant reserve in your list of places to go while you travel to Thailand.
19.Custom and Respect
You should show respect for the customs of the country. Place your palms together at your chest as you bow your head to greet others. They love you more when you do this.
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