First international trips.... Advice needed
Hello, I have ever been to any international trip. I am thinkomg of going to Thailand as it's visa in arrival I think. All The folks who have been to Thailand, can you please suggest me some tips or what shall I know specific to Thailand or any intl trip. Also please recommend what all Places shall I visit and how to enjoy maximum, my budget is around 60k including everything.
StormKeeper
Stealth
9 months ago
1. Take USD from India. And convert in Bangkok for best rates.
2. Klook is the best app for all budget deals. You will see lowest price on it.
3. Take a local sim via klook and then download Grab when you land. (don't pre book airport taxi)
4. Best hotel prices are on agoda, trip.com
5. No need to carry any travel adaptors
6. Try international cuisine when you are there (Italian, Mexican, Thai)
7. 7 eleven are everywhere. Best place to buy beer.
8. In case you smoke up, estimate and buy in Bangkok (about 1 gm for 3 days)
9. Pack light as there are laundry shops everywhere.
We stayed at Koh Samui for 5 days last month and it was a very laid back trip. Would nt recommend for your budget. You should explore Pattaya, Phuket (the usual spots with Indians).
StormKeeper
Stealth
9 months ago
Buy Klook pass if you want to visit some attractions.
Also, Check Tag Thai app for passes (really good ones if you wanna do only 1 or 2 cities)
Download Google translator. English can be a slight challenge.
I want to know , like which places or cities shall I be visitomg and what all fun activities I can do.
Also what is the optimum, budget. I want the experience to be enriching.
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BiryaniEnthu
Stealth
9 months ago
Visa free Babe, just march right in!
Your budget is low though, Thailand is expensive than India
Transport is expensive too
Also please carry big water bottle at all times, it is funking hot.
I was there in December and would finish 3 ltrs by myself.
They love fruit juices, buy them everyday. It will compensate for water too.
Which all places are you going?
That I want to know, like which places or cities shall I be visitomg and what all fun activities I can do.
Also what is the optimum, budget. I want the experience to be enriching.
BiryaniEnthu
Stealth
9 months ago
I was in Bangkok only so can't say about other places.
Flight+Hotel costed 54k after we got great deal.
Withdrew currency at Bangkok Bank, cost was 1500 so would recommend that. Get a zero forex card
The currency will take care of all expenses, they are majorly cash economy. So that's another 50k (that will cover everything almost)
Look up all tourist attractions, they have hop on cruise for exploring the city
One recommendation: Book yourself a 'Dream Package' at Let's Relax salon. It's a major salon chain in SEA. It costs about 2500, you'll thank me later. Please book appointment, else they'll not accept
Didn't like Thai Massage, funking broke the body but you are welcome to try for the experience
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Yamprofessional
Stealth
9 months ago
Go for the coldplay concert!!!
Get a priority pass or any other international lounge access with your credit card before going. Makes the travel very convenient. Make sure your card is eligible for the said airport before travelling.
Here's my suggestion:
Fly directly to Phuket.
Book any of the resorts in Patong, preferably closer to the beach. The Novotel / Holiday Inn is a good budget option.
Chill in Phuket. Take the boar tours. Chill on the beach. Get massages (Christine). Hangout on Bangla Road post midnight. Go to Fantasea. Dinner at Surin Beach.
Fly Phuket-Bangkok:
Do the touristy circuit. Stay in Sukhumvit. Good hotel options close to the monorail.
The touristy circuit is easy in Bangkok - Grand Temple, Floating Market, MBK, etc. Bangkok bores me but the others have given good pointers on what to do.
NB: Whatever you do, avoid any discussion on their royalty (especially the King). Just zip it. Penalties are severe.
What are the adventure activities available to do in phuket like diving, snorkeling etc.. Do you have any idea like how and where to do it. Also what will be the total budget provided I eat in hotel.
I am more inclined towards fun activities and adventures rather than sightseeing
You can snorkel, dive, take a day long power boat cruise around the islands.
These aren't cheap though. Phuket is one of the better places to dive in the world.
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Do take travel insurance. You can try Krabi, phi phi - much better than Bangkok and Phuket in my opinion
What all activities can be done in phi phi and Krabi
Also is travel insurance necessary??
Invisible_Hooman
Student
9 months ago
Take kondum with you
Note :- I can increase the budget but I want the experience to be enriching...
I don't smoke, drink or tend to visit any red light area.
Please suggest me as I am noob.
I am saying I don't do all these 3 activities.
I want advices on other fun activities.
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