Thailand

Top things to do in Thailand

Enjoy a traditional Thai massage

Thai massage is one of the ancient medical cultures in Thailand with a long history. Thailand is the most developed country in SPA and massage in Southeast Asia. The Thai massage service is meticulous, the products are natural and pure, and the price is very reasonable. It is the best choice for every tourist who travels to Thailand to relieve fatigue.

Wat Pho in Bangkok even opened a massage school under the auspices of the royal family, and set up branch schools in various places, becoming the cradle of training excellent Thai massage therapists. Of course, there are also excellent massage chains in famous tourist cities such as Phuket and Chiang Mai, among which Let's Relax and Oasis are two famous chain stores that are very popular among Thai locals and tourists.

Immerse yourself in nightlife feast

When night falls, the bar streets of tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket begin to become restless. Ambiguous lights accompanied by explosive music attract tourists from all over the world. The ladyboy show is also an unmissable activity, allowing you to get close to the real side of this special group in Thailand.

Visit Asia's largest weekend market

For a real shopping experience in Thailand, you can't miss the Chatuchak Weekend Market. From home decorations and art to delicate Thai handicrafts to exotic pets, there's everything here. In addition, the variety of snacks in the market is so rich that tourists can't be overwhelmed, allowing you to experience a truly Southeast Asian shopping market.

Dive into the colorful underwater world

In Thailand, diving and snorkeling is a must-experience activity, even if you can't swim, floating on the sea is a pleasure. Among the many islands in Thailand, Similan Island, Surin Island, and Turtle Island are world-renowned diving resorts. Both snorkeling and deep diving enthusiasts are full of yearning for this blue fantasy. Beneath the emerald green and sapphire blue waters is home to a variety of marine life, including manta rays, whale sharks, scorpionfish, schools of barracuda, and 75% of Thailand's coral species can all be found here, an eye-opener for diving fans .

Have fun at the festival

The Thai people keep the ancient customs very well, especially in the traditional festivals, they can deeply feel the strong festival atmosphere of the whole country. During the Songkran Festival from April 13th to 15th every year, carnival crowds gather in the streets and alleys to splash water on each other to express their New Year's wishes. Every year on December 15 of the Thai calendar (around November), grand Loy Krathong celebrations will be held in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai and other places. Chiang Mai will also hold a grand prayer ceremony for 10,000 people's sky lanterns one to two weeks in advance. It is an eternal memory in a lifetime.

Best time to visit Thailand

November to April is the best time to travel Thailand.

There are three main seasons in Thailand: hot season (March to March), rainy season (June to October), and cool season (November to February).

The annual average temperature is around 25℃.

November to March is the peak season. Many islands in the south will also be open to tourists during this period, so that you can enjoy beach holidays in any islands. The Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai will also be held during this time.

April to May is the hotest time of the year, around 40℃. However, you can experience the Songkran Festival, also known as Water Splashing Festival which is held on April 13-15 every year.

June to October is the rainy season in Thailand. You can get better hotel discounts.

In Addition, China public holidays (Spring Festival - around the end of January or early Feburary; National Day Holiday - October 1-7) are also the busiest time in Thailand.

Sample costs to travel in Thailand

The official currence is baht, 1 USD ≈ 33 Baht.

Tipping is very common in islands area and luxury restaurants in Bangkok.