MAIN AREAS AND CITIES OF TOURIST INTEREST
Wat Phra Chetuphon – The temple of Wat Pho is known to house an impressive 46-meter golden Buddha that is lying down. One of the key attractions of Bangkok, not only the Buddha is beautiful, but also the rest of the complex.

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew – Very close to Wat Pho you will also find the Grand Palace as well as the Wat Phra Kaew temple since they are within the same complex. They are without a doubt one of Bangkok’s most famous attractions. It is required to cover the shoulders and knees in all Thai temples.

Chatuchak Weekend Market – If you’re in Bangkok over the weekend, this is a must-see. It’s a market for independent designers that’s both cheap and cool, and it’s not one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attractions.

Wat Arun – To begin, take the public ferry from Bangkok. It’s a fantastic mode of transportation. Via the river, you can get where you need to go quickly, and it’s much better than walking down the street. Wat Arun, a rare white temple inlaid with colored pottery, has a bus stop right next to it.

Visit Maeklong Market (Train Market) – In Bangkok, there is a market where a train passes through! Since the market is 80 kilometers from the capital, it is best to visit it as part of a Bangkok tour that includes a floating market.

Bangkok’s floating markets – The Taling Chan floating market is the nearest to Bangkok’s center and isn’t too touristy, which you might enjoy. Then there are the floating markets of Amphawa and Damnoen Saduak. These are 50 and 100 kilometers away from Bangkok, respectively. Both are good; Damnoen Saduak is probably your mental picture of a Thai floating market, but it is a bit out of the way.

Elephant Rescue Park – Elephant Nature Park is the only place where is possible to see elephants in their natural habitat, intervening as little as possible in their day-to-day life, also knowing that they are not mistreated. There, each elephant has its mahout or caretaker, who accompanies the elephant throughout the day. The elephants at Elephant Nature Park are elephants rescued from abuse . They are not there for the amusement of the tourist.

Soi Dog Foundation – An NGO foundation dedicated to rescuing dogs from the streets of Phuket. They are located in the Mai Khao beach area, in the north of the island and accept visits from Monday to Friday from 9am to 3:30 pm. They also accept volunteers who want to stay for a while to help.

The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya – A visually stunning wooden structure covered in ornate carving that represents various elements of Thai philosophy. Over 100 tall, the building is truly an impressive example of contemporary Thai prowess.

HOURS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS:
Open daily except Monday and Friday from 9:00 am. at 12:00 p.m. and from 1 p.m. at 4:00 p.m.

DAILY LIFE
Agricultural rhythms and Buddhism continue to rule Thai life, despite Westernization. Even in cities and suburbs, people have a habit of rising early.

Weekly markets are a great place to try street food and buy fresh produce.

Supermarkets in large towns and cities are well supplied. The selection is more restricted in rural areas. Cookies, bags of noodles and broth, cheese, rice, sardines, milk, fruit and vegetables, powdered and condensed milk, and hard candy are commonly found in off-the-beaten-path stores.

IN BARS
Thai people share everything. In most occasions, you will be offered drinks and food. If you see Thai people drinking together, they might be sharing a tower of beer or a bottle of whiskey with soda, as well as a table full of food. Thais are known for their generosity.

You will not make many Thai friends if you are stingy, loud, or display a lack of control when drinking.

Many Thais in Bangkok and other cities have adopted a more western drinking style. They like western-style beer bars, go clubbing, and enjoy wine bars. Wine consumption is not cheap because it is imported, and imports are costly, though Thailand is working to produce its own high-quality wines.

TIPS
Tipping in Thailand is common, although keep in mind that it is not mandatory. If the service that has been offered you is satisfactory, it will always be appreciated if you show your appreciation with a small tip. The most common services to tip are guides, drivers, hotels or restaurants.

RELIGION
Buddhism 95%
Muslim religion 4.6%
Catholic Christians 0.7%
remaining 1% divided between Hindu, Sikh and Jewish religions.

HOLIDAYS
01 January – New Year’s Day
26 February – Makha Bucha Day
06 April – Chakri Day
13 April/15 April – Songkran (Thai New Year)
01 May – Labour Day
05 May – Coronation Day
26 May – Visakha Bucha Day
01 July – Mid Year Bank Holiday
26 July – Asarnha Bucha Day
12 August – HM The Queen’s Birthday
10 December – Constitution Day
31 December – New Year’s Eve

CLIMATE
The climate in Thailand is tropical and the rainy season or the dry season are clearly differentiated, even so, depending on the area to which you travel you will find slight contrasts, the north can become cool, and the southern area can register more rains. in the rainy season. Check our link to know more:

For lovers of gastronomic trips, Thailand is a paradise, the variety of flavors, influenced by the different historical roots that the country has is crazy. You will especially enjoy the street stalls and the small restaurants that are so abundant in any corner of Thailand.

TYPICAL DISHES
Pad Thai – Pad Thai is surely one of the most popular dishes of Thai cuisine in the West . It consists of rice noodles sautéed with chicken, shrimp or tofu and seasoned with fish sauce, soy sauce, egg, lime, chili and sugar.

Kuay Teow Lui Suan – These are rolls made with rice paper and stuffed with bean sprouts, lettuce and other vegetables.

Tom Yum Goong – Tom Yum Goong is one of the most famous Thai soups. It is a spicy soup that is served with prawns , chili, tomato, lime, mushrooms.

Tom Kha Kai – Tom Kha Kai is a coconut milk chicken soup. This dish is also one of the most famous in Thai cuisine and is perfect for the cold of winter.

Kai Med Ma Muang – Kai Med Ma Muang is a chicken stir fry with fried cashew nuts , along with other vegetables. It is sautéed in the wok and dressed with a delicious sauce based on soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar.

Massaman Curry – This curry dish is traditionally made with some type of meat, be it cow, chicken or duck. What differentiates it from other types of curries is that its base is peanut , which gives it a characteristic flavor.

Som Tum – If there is a queen of Thai salads, this is the papaya salad. It is made by dressing green papaya and other fruits and vegetables with lime and chili.

Khao niao Mamuang – Sticky Rice with Mango is a traditional Thai dessert that you should not miss. It is made with glutinous rice and coconut milk and is served with mango.

Kluay Buat Chi – Kluay Buat Chi consists of a banana cooked in coconut milk and served as a juicy and creamy dessert.

Durian ice cream – In Thailand coconut ice cream is very common, but today we are going to recommend a more daring one: durian ice cream.

LOCAL FRUITS
Dragon fruit, Jackfruit, Mangosteen, Durian, Tamarind, Rambutan, Custard apple, Rose apple, Pomelo, Sapodilla, Salak fruit, Thai bananas, Mango.

BEVERAGES
Nam Maphrao – The Nam Maphrao is the name given to the coconut juice served in the same coconut.

Cha Yen – The tea is mixed with milk, either coconut milk or cow’s milk.

AIR TRANSPORT
More than thirty international airlines use Bangkok’s Don Muang Airport. From Europe, Luftansa, Swissair, SAS, KLM, Air France, Thai International and other IATA companies take care of the route.

MARINE TRANSPORT
There are direct boat communications between Europe and Thailand (Bangkok), but they are rare. Prestigious European and Asian shipping companies facilitate passage by boat from European ports to Singapore, from where you can easily travel to Thailand by plane, train and car.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT
For rail communication there are four major lines: North Line, East Line, Northeast Line, and South Line. At Advance Bocking Office, Bangkok, Rongmuang Road Rail way Station, you can get accurate information, tickets or seat reservations.

TRANSPORTATION BY COACH
With coaches you go everywhere. They are cheap, but buses are usually crowded. In Bangkok there are three bus terminals and for tourists the big agencies organize tours and excursions in modern and air-conditioned buses.

ROAD NETWORK
There are excellent roads from Bangkok going north, northeast and south. These main roads are connected by a network of roads of very diverse quality.

DRIVING
Drive to the left. There is a high traffic density. You can’t rely on the road maps that sell there. In the event of an accident, the foreign driver is usually responsible. The driving style of native drivers is chaotic, so it is not a advisable transportation system.

RENTAL CARS (We recommend reserving us in advance):
Minimum age is 21 years old, with or without a driver. It’s normal to pay in advance.
When renting a car or a motorcycle, you should carefully review the rental terms and the property’s condition.

Tourists have been forced to pay compensation up to one-third of the price of the item in certain cases for minor damages.  On the other hand, it is illegal to hand over a passport as a warranty and then fail to retrieve it in order to avoid paying rental fees or penalties.

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TAXIS
There are three types of taxis: those in hotels, larger cars, are the most expensive. The normal ones, blue, air conditioning, you have to haggle. Finally tuk-tuk, three-wheeled motorcycles, are the cheapest and most fun to try, you also have to haggle over the price.