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Thailand is one of the most famous places to visit in Asia. Located in the center of mainland Southeast Asia, it has a vast ecosystem that includes hilly forest area, northern frontiers, plains and a lot more. This place has a lot to offer to people from all over the world. Being home to hill tribes, it has distinct ethnic groups settled which migrated from different regions.
One thing which you’ll notice instantly once you visit this place is the greeting. People are polite and show respectful gestures to each other. They value their family life and even have good terms with their extended family too.
Thailand’s culture is more about ethnic Thai and religion is an integral part of their culture. Thai culture also reflects their religion which is Buddhism and the traditions they have been following all over the years.
Thailand is basically a tropical country and has most of the time hot and savanna weather. Thailand has mostly 3 kinds of weather Winter, Summer and Monsoon. Your visit to Thailand really depends on the season you are planning to visit. It is preferred to visit in the dry season from November - March. Whereas season from April to October is considered low season due to monsoon and hence results in cheap accommodations and fares.
EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE
All the culture enthusiasts, this place is the right option for you to visit to experience the diversity this place has to offer. A perfect combination of cuisines and cultures immersed in various recreational activities. Witness the royal palaces and fine dining of this place to know what Thailand is all about.
This hottest travel destination has a lot of health and wellness retreats. If you are looking for peace or a healthy escape then nothing can be a better option than this place. It has a lot of spas along with health and wellness retreats which suits all budgets. You can easily find detox retreat options that complement your personal style. The list is long but few which people prefer more are The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai, Chiva Som International Health Resort, Kamalaya Koh Samui etc.
Thai traditions are more about art and craft which include paintings, silver wear, pottery, puppets, sculpture, ceramics and a lot more which reflects the country’s rich culture and heritage. Their silk pieces with detailed artworks are passed on to generations which reflect the values they share and their creativity too. Modern-day art and craft are a blend of ancient and contemporary techniques that can be seen throughout the country.
If you’re a lover of watersports, Thailand has everything you could wish for and more. Diving, snorkelling, white water rafting, surfing, parasailing, seawalking, and fly fishing. All of these and more are waiting for you in Thailand and at DreamTeam Travels, we can organise everything for you so all you need to do is turn up and have fun.
If you are visiting this Southeast jewel then there are few attractions which are not to be missed. There is almost everything which you may need to visit from blue beaches, jungles, exotic restaurants, bungalows to palace and temples. A few major attractions include Wat Pho temple, Royal palace, Floating markets, Erawan falls, Prasat Hin Phimai etc.
Thailand is famous all over the world for its mouth-watering cuisines. This land of smiles has a lot to offer, if you are planning to visit this place then don’t miss these must-haves. Guay Teow (noodle soup), Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup), Som Tam (Spicy Green Papaya Salad), Pad See Eiw (Thick Noodle Dish) and a lot more. Thai food is more about light dishes with strong aroma having an edge of spice.
In Thailand there would never be a dull moment for you to shop. Thailand caters to a huge amount of tourists yearly being a prominent shopping destination. From art and craft stalls to antique ornaments stalls to mega shopping malls. You’ll surely find something to take back home once you visit this place. Few markets/malls to visit if you plan for shopping are Chatuchak Weekend Market, Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon, Pantip Plaza, etc.
RESPECT. DIVERSITY. HAPPINESS
Australian Citizens/passport holders can stay in Thailand for 30 days having a passport validity of at least 6 months. They are permitted to stay for 30 days if arriving by air and 15 days if they arrive through the land.
However Sri Lankan citizens will require a tourist visa to go to Thailand, which is mostly for 90 days.
If you are visiting Thailand then you really need to consider flies over there, as it is much of a tropical area such things will bother you a lot. Mosquito repellents are must-have while visiting this place.
Though you may get medical treatment of good quality as this place has various public and private medical centers and hospitals that provide exceptional services.It is better to be vaccinated before going to Thailand and carry malaria pills in case you encounter any emergency.
The currency of Thailand is Thai Baht, TBH. If you are visiting Thailand then you need to surely keep its currency with you because your debit or credit cards won’t be working at all places. Though major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, JCB etc are readily accepted in upscale merchants, hotels, airlines, restaurants etc.
You surely need to carry clothes for hot weather as it is not really cold in Thailand. The basic rule is to cover your shoulders and knees as people dress up quite modestly at this place. Usually people don’t consider what tourists are wearing but it is more appropriate to dress up the way the majority is doing. Clothing trends that are acceptable here are polo shirts, button-down shirts or polo shorts etc.
Keep flats for your footwear which may include flip flops or sneakers.
A few things to consider at this place are as follows.
1. Dress up properly.
2. Do not take off your shoes.
3. Don't touch someone’s head.
4. Do not point your feet to Buddha images or at people.
5. Do not speak bad of the royal family or the king.
6. Do not display affection publicly.
7. Be kind and respectful.
8. Do not ride elephants.
