3 Reasons Why You Are Still An Amateur At Thailand Travel

Spend an afternoon at Wat Doi Suthep. Be careful, particularly if you are renting a motorbike and are not familiar with the road customs. That being said, traffic accidents are a major problem and have a high fatality rate.

Within the cities, you can take buses, taxi, songthaew (shared public truck-taxis), and tuktuks. There is a network of trains (these are the slowest transport option, but cheap), and an extensive network of long-distances buses that rocket out into every corner of the country. If you want to get there, there's a way to do it on public transport.

Transportation: Thailand has a well-developed transportation infrastructure. Also, you should absolutely plan on eating street food options, so follow these food safety principles The individual city guides have additional restaurant recs for vegetarian travelers. If you're a meat-eater, Mark's site is about the best guide possible for eating in Thailand.

You can find vegetarian food pretty easily with just a few words under your belt. Food Considerations: Thailand has amazing food options for travelers of every ilk. Thai cultural norms are complex, and with a vastly different language than English, there's a lot under the surface.

It's the country's contradictions and accessibility that keeps tourists (myself included) coming back. That's not to say that it's not complex too. And let's not even get started on the tasty food.

And the positive reputation is rightfully earned; Thailand has a beautiful, welcoming culture. There's usually no reason to sell someone on a trip to Thailand — it has a strong tourism industry and a reputation as a gateway to Southeast Asia. Includes all transportation, guides and lunch.

Stop for lunch in a fishing village on Koh Panyi, enjoy great photo ops of James Bond Island and take a 30-minute canoe tour around pretty Talu Island. Switch to a traditional Thai longtail boat for several hours of island-hopping in Ao Phang-Nga National Marine Park. Dial 1672 and press 9 for English.

The Tourist Authority of Thailand offers general advice for tourists. If stung, seek immediate medical assistance. Exercise extreme caution when swimming in these areas.

Deaths have occurred as a result of contact with poisonous sea jellies off Koh Pha-ngan, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Phuket. Break-ins occur at budget guesthouses, sometimes while guests are asleep in their rooms. Personal belongings, including passports, have been stolen from luggage compartments under buses, especially on long-distance journeys.

Thefts have been reported on buses and vans that provide transport services throughout the country. Thieves sometimes use razors to slit open purses or bags to remove the contents. Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and travel documents are secure at all times, especially Hotel in Thailand (www.thailandtravel.co) tourist areas, crowded markets and bus or train stations.

Petty crime, such as purse snatching, pickpocketing and theft, is common. Violent crime against foreigners occurs occasionally. Targets could include government buildings, hospitals, places of worship, schools, transportation hubs and public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets and hotels.