Thailand for the first time. Buy tickets to Thailand on your own. Mobile connection: you need a local SIM card

1) There is no such country as Thailand! The country is called Thailand!

2) What currency to bring to Thailand?

The country's currency is the Thai baht. Stable regional currency. Having big walk in Laos, partly in Cambodia and in the border states of Myanmar. Nobody needs dollars, euros, and even more so rubles, they are not accepted for payment - you will still change in exchangers - it is better to do this not on the street, but in bank branches: there is an exchange in any, but there are no queues and rudeness. It is better to change large amounts from 10,000 USD in trusted Chinese exchangers - ask the old-timers. Take a dollar card and withdraw baht from it, or a ruble card if there is no dollar one. For insurance (if your cash is stolen), you can get a credit card, the best from Alfa and

3) If you see a smart image of a man on calendars inside houses, on framed portraits, on billboards or anywhere else, it is almost certainly the King. If the image is a woman - this is the Queen. Thais idolize the royal family. The king really did a lot for the people. (Addition: Bhumibol Adulyadej - King of Thailand, died on October 13, 2016)

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4) Don't joke about the King even in Russian. For insulting the Royals there is a punishment, up to and including prison. For the same reason, you should not throw money, burn it, tear it or step on it with your foot. On each banknote and coin is the image of the King.

5) Thais are extremely tolerant. Tourists will be forgiven for any ridiculous appearance, perfidious violation of local customs, petty offenses. But this does not mean that it is worth acting like the last pig, getting drunk to a squeal, or walking around the city center in the same swimming trunks.

6) Thais don't know how to say the word "no". Therefore, if in some question you cannot get an answer for a long time, then you just need to back off: ask another Thai in another place or abandon the original idea.

7) All the beaches of the country belong to the King. And they are allowed for free use by all local residents and guests of the country without exception. This means that by coastline you can move freely, lie free on your bedding anywhere, even if there is a five-star hotel opposite, usually the private territory of such hotels is fenced off with a decorative fence or other obvious elements.

There are no private beaches in the country. No one has the right to charge any fee for using the beach. The exception is the territories national parks for which a fee is charged.

8) Everything is fine with aviation in the country. There are large low-cost airlines, the most famous are: Nok Air and Thai Smile. Traditional airlines: and. AND regional airlines, for example Kan Air and R airlines whose existence even locals hardly guess. There are airports in the capital of each province and in others. major cities and tourist centers.

Tickets are available to everyone. the average price for a flight within the country is 1000 baht. On sales you can take it for 300 baht. For some holidays and destinations, prices can reach up to 5,000 baht. The difference in prices between traditional and low-cost airlines is insignificant, especially if you take into account luggage and other costs (for example), sometimes low-cost airlines have higher prices!

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9) There are two airports in Bangkok. Bangkok Airlines also fly from the first (Suvarnabhumi) - this is a major international terminal, the subway goes to it.

From the second (Dong Muang) low cost and nok air. There is a free shuttle between airports. It is better to take a taxi from the city to it. Airports are located at different ends of the city, but are connected by toll highways

10) The bus network covers everything settlements. On long distances there are comfortable buses with air conditioning, comfortable sleeping chairs and toilets. There are buses with individual multimedia entertainment systems or a massager in the back of the seat. As a rule, all routes lead to Bangkok. There are few direct buses between tourist centers. On regional routes, the most different transport: buses with air conditioning and regular seats, buses without air conditioning, minibuses, songthaew (pickup with a closed passenger body).

Unfortunately, according to one of the statistics, the number of accidents on the roads holds the first place in the world. It is advisable to wear seat belts in buses, there are times when they fly off the road.

11) There are rare strange cases of missing luggage or individual items from luggage. It is better to travel only on official buses, tickets for which are bought at the bus station at the box office. This will provide you with a guarantee of safety and responsibility for the loss or theft of luggage.

IN tourist areas offer tickets for illegal charter buses. They are often cheaper. This is compensated by inconvenient transfers or the imposition of excursions or hotels upon arrival. These buses can arrive in places remote from the city, getting out of there is not easy. And it is in these buses that cases of theft occur.

12) We were less lucky with trains. If memory serves, only five branches. To the north to Chiang May, to the south to Malaysia and further to Singapore, to Laos, to Cambodia, and so all sorts of offshoots and cores. Trains are running late. on a 12-hour route, they may be late by 6-9 hours. There was a case when a train derailed in the same place 6 times in 2 weeks. After a major overhaul for the opening of this section, the train derailed again along with the Minister of Transport.

13) Bangkok is a name for foreigners. The Thais call the city Krungthep. Plan to stop in Bangkok for at least 2 days, except royal palace and Wat Aruna is still there, even alien sectarians!

14) Farang is a name for a foreigner. Contrary to popular belief, it is not offensive. Applies to persons of European appearance.

15) Thais are terrible nationalists. Foreigners will never be put on the same level with themselves, but this does not mean that they will put themselves higher - no, just as if on the sidelines. Europeans are treated well wild places even worship. Hindus, Chinese and blacks do not like.

16) In matters of sexual orientation, absolute tolerance. In this country, everyone can define themselves to any gender according to their feelings, regardless of the presence of body parts or, for example, clothing. The classification of possible varieties is very extensive and one cannot understand it without a hundred grams.

17) Contrary to popular misconceptions, outside tourist areas debauchery country is extremely puritanical. After drawing a picture with a breast on the federal channel, without any hint of erotica, a huge scandal erupted.

There are no sex shops in the country and all such products are illegal. If you are lucky, a foreigner can order a parcel from abroad or use the black market.

18) There are drugs in the country the death penalty. A tourist can be fined and deported for drinking, but most likely they will extort a bribe. There are round-ups in nightclubs and places with a bad reputation.

19) There is no presumption of innocence in the country. That is, you will have to prove that you did not commit illegal acts.

Until now, martial law is in effect, giving the military and police almost unlimited power.

In practice, everything is so scary. Foreigners are only of interest to officers from the migration service, and even then only at the time of crossing the border or during visits to the office for those who live in the country. Tourists are of no interest to anyone in principle.

20) Tips are not accepted in Thai places. In completely wild places, they won’t even understand why you left the money. IN tourist places you can leave a tip, but if you don't, no one will be offended.

21) The rainy season is an amorphous concept. In different places of the country it is at different times.

Rain does not interfere in any way, usually it does not last more than an hour a day and mostly at night. You can and should go to Thailand at any time. Especially in the off-season summer, a trip can become several times cheaper, but not a bit worse.

22) It's always hot in Thailand. With the exception of extreme north V winter time. However, you will definitely need one warm thing. There is an eerie glacier in airplanes, buses, cinemas and shopping malls. Always take a warm thing in such places.

23) If in Bangkok they tell you that some place is closed and there is a holiday there today, don't believe it. This is the main wiring. You will be offered alternative tour with a visit to the shops.

For the same reason, you should not travel in Bangkok by tuk-tuk. You are almost guaranteed to be taken to a store whose owner issues gas coupons to the driver.

24) It is better to travel around Bangkok by taxi. No matter how strange it may sound, but if there are two or more of you, then the trip by metro will be more expensive than by taxi.

If you have the skill to make a serious face and poke your finger at the counter, then you will be taken at the official price. A trip within the aisles of 2-3 metro stations will cost 50-60 baht. A trip through the whole city if there are no traffic jams at 100-120 baht. My most expensive trip lasted 2 hours and 37 kilometers and cost 210 baht.

Taxis need to catch only that rides. A red light means it's free. If there is no light, then it is busy.

Guaranteed by the counter, you can leave special stands at large shopping centers. The queue is sometimes 10-15 minutes long. At the hotel, it is better to ask the staff to arrange a taxi. Then, again, you are guaranteed to be taken by the counter.

In Chiang May, the most affordable transport is song teo, here it looks like big red cars (you can’t go wrong) - for 20 baht you will be taken in taxi mode around the city center, picking up other passengers along the way. Uber and Grab also launched in Chiang May.

37) Is it possible to go to Thailand with children?

Thailand is an ideal country for traveling with children. Thais adore children, and foreign children are so simply idolized. You will never be left in trouble and will be happy to look after your child anywhere.

You can often see that mothers take their children with them to work. To a massage parlor, hairdresser or shop. This is absolutely normal. Children do not interfere with anyone and children in Thailand can do anything.

38) Contrary to popular belief, not all Thai dishes are extremely spicy. There are a huge number of completely non-spicy dishes. Absolutely, absolutely.

A tourist has practically no chance to distinguish a spicy dish from a non-spicy one. The only way out is to order another dish, some kind of pancake. The food is still worth every penny.

39) In Thai, the stress is on the last syllable in a word. Foreign words (mostly the name) must also be pronounced with an accent on the last syllable, so you will be understood faster. I asked for a long time if there was a macro store in Krabi and they refused to understand me. But when I asked about the macro, they immediately told me the way to it. The same applies to popular stores 7-11 not seven, but sevEn

40) You can buy a SIM card at any 7-11. Often they are handed out for free right at the airport upon arrival. Travel packages are almost guaranteed to have instructions in Russian inside. Or buy for travel.

41) Thai names are long, complicated and incomprehensible to a foreigner. Therefore, everyone who works in tourism is represented by a simple and understandable name for a foreigner of 2-3 letters: em, pay, may, fight ...

42) You are almost guaranteed not to contract malaria. Unless you roam the remote jungle for months. Although there is dengue fever (it exists even in space-modern Singapore), it is also carried by mosquitoes, there are no vaccinations and treatments for it, but no more people die than from the flu. There are more dangers in Russia.

43) Snakes, scorpions, centipedes - there are somewhere in the forests. Sometimes they can be seen from afar, but they are more afraid of you than you are of them.

44) Thais do not eat bugs, worms and locusts. This is entertainment for tourists and food for guest workers from Cambodia. Thais eat chicken and rice, sometimes pig. But cows are not held in high esteem, both with meat and with dairy products. Cheeses and sausages are a terrible delicacy.

45) There is a separate tourist police for tourists. Tolerably speaking English and helping to resolve any domestic conflicts, look for forgotten things and lost documents.

Sometimes on public events on duty are foreign volunteers who are registered in the tourist police and who speak different languages.

Use Thai directions (on business cards or in booklets) - AD. Scales are not observed on them, but simply indicated landmarks schematically in their own way.

47) Thailand has never been anyone's colony. Although certain areas of individual cities are currently practically occupied by foreigners.

48) In public places: in markets, parks, stadiums, railway stations at 7 and 8 o'clock in the morning, and at 5 and 6 o'clock in the evening the national anthem can be played. If all Thais stop or stand up, you should follow their example out of respect. Although you as a tourist do not have to do this. In the cinema, before the screening, they also play the anthem and show a film about the King.

Let's first decide why you decided to go to Thailand on your own? Many people think that they go to Thailand on their own only because it is cheaper. But it is not so.

I will reveal to you a few reasons that they do not like to talk about. independent travelers.

People travel to Thailand on their own in order to:

1. To have a rest not "herd", and individually. To avoid the crowds and relax in a peaceful environment.
2. Stay in Thailand for more than the standard 10-14 days.
3. Stay at good hotel. Really good! But at the right price. Many tourists do not even suspect what luxurious accommodation independent travelers are able to settle in at an incredibly low price. In Thailand, you can rent a house from $300 a month or a villa with a pool from $800 a month - none of the travel agencies will offer this. And this is especially convenient if you travel with a child. You can rent an apartment with a kitchen or a villa with a sea view. In this post below I will give a link to excellent inexpensive apartments with a kitchen in Phuket.
4. They go to Thailand on their own when they want not only to wallow on the beach all day, but to ride around different places. For example, 3 days in Bangkok, 5 days in Phuket, then drive around the islands.

If you just want the cheapest prices in Thailand, and living conditions are absolutely not important for you, and you are traveling for no more than a week, then it’s better to buy the most cheap tour on sale in the summer.

But for those who want to get the most out of their holidays in Thailand, read on.

Step-by-step instructions: how to travel to Thailand on your own, without a travel agency

Russians do not need a visa to Thailand for trips up to 30 days. If more, then you need to do, however, for the first independent travel Thailand is quite enough and 30 days. Therefore, plan your trip in these terms. Please note that the day of arrival is the first day, and the day of departure is the last.
Passport is required. English is not required.

How to buy a ticket to Thailand cheap

It is better to start looking for tickets 6 months before the trip. If you want to buy a ticket to Thailand inexpensively, then it is better to use the price comparison on different airlines, For example, .

Where is the best place to book a hotel in Thailand

By prices: on holidays - expensive, in the off-season - cheap. Most low prices May 1st to October 30th. The highest is from December 15 to January 15, as well as the Chinese New Year.
To avoid unpleasant surprises, book through trusted sites. I like Booking the most - the lowest price guarantee, honest reviews, convenient filters for finding a hotel, and the hotel will definitely be like in the photo. I choose a rating of at least 8.5 and look at the reviews.

Prices for hotels in Thailand:

Do you need travel insurance in Thailand?

Definitely needed. Insurance is not required to cross the border, but tourists go to the hospital much more often than in other countries (exotic viruses, poisoning, fractures) and are very surprised when they find out that the cost of medicine is more expensive than in Europe. When tourists receive a bill for 1000 euros in a day in a hospital, this greatly spoils the rest. And before entering the hospital, the price is not called. Usually they say “well, about 300 dollars”, and then they roll out a bill for 1000 - a common situation. You cannot leave Thailand without paying a medical bill - there are already too many such cases. Therefore, it is better to buy insurance right away and drive calmly.

What is the best insurance to take?

This has already been written about more than once, I will not repeat myself - read (at the end of the post).

That's it - it's that simple!
However, I know that for the first time many are afraid and often ask for help to buy tickets and hotels from intermediaries. Do not do that! In order not to run into scammers, do not trust anyone with your money and do everything yourself.

Let's look at the specific easiest route, how to go to.

First time in Thailand. Independent route number 1 for a beginner - we go to Phuket

So, how to go on vacation to Thailand, to Phuket on your own.

1. Buy tickets to Thailand on your own

To find tickets for best price, use the search for airlines. We find the necessary tickets and buy. Tickets will be sent by e-mail - you need to print.

2. Book a hotel

If you have never been to Phuket, then when booking a hotel, first select or view.
No time to figure it out? Then see Kata Beach or Karon Beach. Kata is an inexpensive good beach, Karon is a beach with white creaky sand. However, they are close by and walking from one to the other will take about 20 minutes. And you can take a few days on one and a few - on the other. We are independent now!

Very good inexpensive hotel The Beach by Glitter House:

This hotel has more than just rooms apartment with small equipped kitchen, where there are dishes, a kettle, a microwave, a stove and a refrigerator. The rooms have a balcony with excellent open views (which is rare in Phuket for cheap hotels). At the same time, the hotel is located in a quiet place, there is no evening noise. The beach is about 3 minutes walk.

There are many good hotels in Phuket. Here are the discounts and specials:

Choose and book a hotel.
Hotel reservations will come by e-mail - you need to print.

3. Insurance

We buy insurance - if we want reliable insurance with a 10% discount, then we are looking for a discount.
The insurance will come by e-mail - you need to print it out and always carry it with you on vacation in Thailand.

4. Mobile connection: you need a local SIM card

In order to always stay in touch with friends and family in Thailand, you need to take care of inexpensive mobile communications in advance. Here's a life hack for you: 3 days before the trip, order a Thai 4G SIM card online - - discounts up to 50%!
Simka for 8 days, so if you rest longer, then order 2-3 pieces at once, otherwise you will have to buy on the spot at full price.

Upon arrival, at Phuket Airport (Terminal 2), go to the first floor to the kiosk of the DTAC provider. Show the employee a printed (or on a smartphone) voucher with a QR code and get a Thai sim card. The dtac kiosk is open 24/7.

5. What else to take with you to Thailand

On the day of departure, we take a passport and printouts of air tickets, insurance, hotel reservations, and, of course, bank cards and money (- depends on your plans). The rest is optional.
You should not take a fur coat and felt boots with you to Tai - it is better to get to the airport by taxi in light clothes. It is always hot in Thailand, so there will be enough trousers and a sweater, everything else for relaxation can be upon arrival.

6. Upon arrival in Phuket

Upon exiting the plane, we move along with everyone. After passing customs, we follow to the exit from the airport. The airport in Phuket is small, it is impossible to get lost. Before going outside, we do not miss the kiosk where tickets for the transfer to the beaches are sold. We are looking for the inscription "Minibus".
In the photo on the left are the prices for a taxi, on the right are the prices for a minibus (3-4 times cheaper). If you are traveling with four, it is better to take a taxi.

We show the hotel reservation to the aunt at the box office (she needs the address and name of the hotel, where to take her), she will sell the ticket. Then we go outside with a ticket in hand. Then people immediately run up, show the ticket and get into a taxi or minibus, which will be shown. We specify: “Karon?”
Minibus looks like this:

Minibus will take you to the hotel. If the hotel is small, then the bus may not drive directly to the door, but drop off nearby. Therefore, it is better to determine in advance on the map or by determining exactly where the hotel is located.
It will be enough to show your passport at the hotel and you will be accommodated.

7. How to communicate? Where to buy excursions?

In Phuket, there are restaurants with a menu in Russian everywhere, and excursions where everything is in Russian - there will definitely not be any problems with the language. We just leave the hotel, walk down the street and see what we like - signs are everywhere, it's impossible to miss. However, it would be nice to remember a couple of dozen words in English for the trip :)

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Hundreds of thousands visit Thailand every year Russian tourists. Many people go to this country not for the first time. But there are always those for whom this is not only the first trip to Thailand, but also the first trip abroad.

There are several options for visiting the Kingdom of a Million Smiles, as Thailand is commonly called. You can go on an independent trip or use the services of a travel agency. What's better? It all depends on the preparedness of the traveler.

Holidays in Thailand: on your own, on a tour. Where to stay

One of the conditions for an independent trip is knowledge in English. However, in the resort areas of the country you can do without it. In hotels in Thailand, where Russian tourists usually stay, the staff speaks at least a little Russian. Often, many Thais associated with the tourism business know a few necessary Russian words. But still, if the trip is the first, it is better not to rely on own forces and knowledge. This is usually what they do, choosing the simplest option - a trip on a tourist package.

Most Popular resort areas Thailand is a city and an island. Which one to choose? It depends on the interests of the traveler. If he prefers a beach holiday in Thailand, then an island is chosen. Distinctive features Phuket - clear sea, great beaches, excursions, the main purpose of which is exciting vacation in Thailand.

A beach holiday in Thailand is also possible in Pattaya. True, most of the beaches in the city are narrow strips of sand. And the sea water near the shore is not clean. But having chosen a city, it is easier to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the country. Along with excursions similar to those in Phuket, there are many that are educational in nature. Moreover, getting to interesting places from Pattaya is easier and faster. Concerning beach holiday, then near the city there is good beaches. You can easily get to them. A trip to the island of Koh Lan, which is also in close proximity, is also possible.

Quite often, Russian tourists, going to Thailand and choosing the resort town of Pattaya, stop in its southern part. The fact is that it is here that Thais working in the tourist industry are better prepared to communicate with Russians. Going on your first trip, it is better to choose a hotel located on the first line. In the southern part of the city (Jomtien district), only a street separates such hotels from the sea. To be on the beach, just cross the roadway.

Another convenience - here along the beach is constantly moving public transport. Thai minibuses, called Tuk Tuks, are quite comfortable. They stop on demand. The fare in the southern part of the city is ten baht. When traveling to the center after the overpass (it is the only one in the city), the cost is twenty baht.

What currency to travel with

Get ready for the road experienced travelers not difficult. Sometimes going on vacation in Thailand is not the first time just waiting last days before departure. Usually at this time, travel agencies reduce prices. In addition, there may be "hot trips". The cost of the ticket is also reduced for early bookings.

The vast majority of tourists go abroad together. In this case, the costs for each are significantly reduced. If the tourist is alone, then he tries to find a fellow traveler. It is not difficult to do this if you take care of it in advance. Going on your first trip, if possible, it is better to choose someone who has already been to Thailand as a travel companion.

Sometimes, going on the road, beginners try to take more clothes with them. You don't have to do that. According to the rules, in the presence of a return ticket, an air passenger can carry twenty kilograms of cargo in baggage free of charge and five kilograms in hand luggage. Outerwear, ladies' and men's handbags, cameras, laptops are not weighed.

Extra items of clothing taken to Tai will not be needed. They are just additional, albeit insignificant, weight. But you always want to bring home as many fruits and souvenirs as possible. And you never know what else you want to buy in Thailand.

A few more words about luggage. A large beautiful suitcase is, of course, good. But his own weight can be five kilograms. That is, the payload (souvenirs, fruits, something else) is only fifteen kilograms. Instead of suitcases, many tourists use large bags or suitcases. The latter, having a large capacity, are equipped with wheels and a retractable handle. The weight of such bags does not exceed two kilograms. Of course, a gain of three kilograms can be called insignificant, but it allows you to bring home more cargo.

As for the currency, opinions about it are different. Of course, getting more than three thousand baht for a hundred dollar bill in a Thai street exchange is much better than (at today's exchange rate) having less than five hundred baht for a thousand rubles. But before buying dollars in Russia, it is advisable to make simple calculations. As a result, it turns out that exchanging rubles for baht in Thailand is a little more profitable than making a double exchange: ruble - dollar - baht. In addition, if dollars are not bought in advance, visiting a bank to purchase them is additional expenses time.

As for the amount that you should take with you, it all depends on your own capabilities. With some savings, 20-25 thousand rubles per person will be enough. In this case, the main part will be spent on excursions.

Arrival in Thailand and check-in at the hotel

Planes with Russian tourists traveling to Pattaya land either in capital airport Suvarnabhumi or much closer to resort town At Tapao. In the first case, the trip to the resort takes about two hours, in the second, forty minutes.

The capital airport in terms of passenger comfort is significantly superior to U Tapao. There are almost no delays at passport control points. Although the terminal building is simply huge, it is difficult to get lost in it. In addition, those who have flown here for the first time have a reliable reference point - fellow travelers who know where to go.

The disadvantage of this airport is that quite often you have to wait a long time for luggage. It happens that he appears on the conveyor only an hour after passing through passport control.

As for the duration of the trip from Bangkok to Pattaya, in two hours tourists receive more than full information. In addition, there are stops along the way.

If the plane lands in U Tapao, then passengers usually get out of the terminal building faster. Although passport control and other procedures here are slower, luggage appears on the conveyor almost without delay.

Each bus that brings travelers to the city has two guides - a Russian and a Thai. However, the latter usually only counts passengers, since he does not know the Russian language to the proper extent.

It happens that almost all the tourists on the bus go to different hotels. In this case, some travelers are transferred to a minivan, and then they are accompanied by a Thai guide.

Guides are also involved in paperwork when checking into hotels. So there are no difficulties for Russian tourists who came to Thailand for the first time. The only inconvenience is the check-in time. It is good if travelers get to the hotel after twelve o'clock. If this happens in the morning, then they have to wait. True, many people prefer to spend this time with benefit. Leaving the luggage in the place indicated by the hotel staff, they go either to the nearest cafe or to the sea.

For the first trip, I would choose between Pattaya and Phuket plus obligatory visit Bangkok.

Most popular resort Thailand is considered Pattaya, which is located one hundred and forty-five kilometers from Bangkok, on the coast Gulf of Thailand South China Sea. Pattaya is one of the largest resorts located in South-East Asia. About two million tourists annually come here for the purpose of recreation, the infrastructure is well developed, more than two hundred hotels are ready to receive their visitors. But before, half a century ago, this place was a small fishing village. Pattaya is perfect active tourists who prefer not only to bask on the beach. Conventionally, the resort can be divided into three parts; it stretches for twenty-four kilometers along the coast. central part resort is the most lively and filled national restaurants, various shops, bars, discos and nightclubs, where all kinds of shows are shown. If you prefer more comfortable and quiet places, then it is better to go to the southern part of the resort, where Jomtien beach is located or in northern part- Na Klua beach. These places are great for swimming and activities. various types water sports- riding on water skiing, water bikes, paragliding. Situated close to the beaches a large number of cafes, and local chefs are ready to prepare for you all kinds of different dishes, in the immediate vicinity of the beach umbrellas. If the budget allows for the best vacation in the following hotels, they are the best: Dusit Resort 5 *, Royal Cliff Beach Resort 5*, The Montien 4*, Garden Sea View 4*S, Garden Beach 4*, Amadi Orchid Resort 4*, Central Wong Amat 4*. As for shopping, be aware that fixed prices for goods are set only in some shopping centers and large department stores. In other stores, which make up the bulk, as well as in the markets, you can bargain, while reducing the cost is possible by thirty percent of the original purchase price.

Another of the main features of the rest in Pattaya is an interesting and rich excursion program. An interesting tour to watch is "Discovery of Pattaya", it includes a visit to Jita Bosavan - a Buddhist college, an oyster farm, marine aquarium and Monkey Mountains. No less popular are excursions and trips to the "Carpet Farm" and the "Elephant Village", an excursion to the eight stepped waterfalls of Khao Chamao, located an hour and a half drive from the resort, sea fishing on a boat and a visit to the park of architectural miniatures "Mini Siam". Among our compatriots, a visit to a crocodile farm is especially popular, where you can look at these predatory reptiles that simply fill the ponds, and even Thai trainers demonstrate miracles of courage, finding mutual language with these formidable inhabitants of tropical rivers. The excursion program includes an exotic lunch including crocodile meat dishes, it tastes similar to chicken meat, as well as a visit to a store where you can buy quite expensive crocodile skin products.

Among our tourists, one more island of Thailand - Phuket is undoubtedly popular. In the Southwest of the country it is the most big Island, from Bangkok in an hour flight. Phuket can be equated with an elite holiday, all thanks to the cleanest sea, great beaches, the high standard of local hotels. Same for Lately there are many hotels available for the average level of the wallet, most of them are very comfortable and are located near the beaches of Patong and Surin Beach. For lovers nightlife I recommend Patong Beach. The calmest are the beaches of Panwa and the beaches located near the Pop Cottage 3 * and Kata Thani 4 * hotels. The most expensive apartments are located in the Laguna Beach area, among them the famous Sheraton Grande Laguna 5 *.

A lot in Phuket excursion programs, this is a safari tour through the jungle, as well as hidden corners beautiful island, a visit to the exotic show of transvestites "Simon", a one-day diving tour, a trip to the nearby island of Phi Phi, excursions to the Orchid Garden, canoe trips to the places where one of the films about the famous super agent 007 was filmed a quarter of a century ago - James Bond.

The capital is extremely interesting, in which, next to modern skyscrapers, countless and luxurious shopping malls side by side and wonderfully harmonize with Buddhist temples and palaces. The variety of attractions is impressive, and the city itself is quite interesting, the capital of Thailand after all.

The long-awaited vacation is just around the corner, you have finally decided and are going to Thailand - for the first time in your life.

All thoughts are only about relaxation: what to take with you to Thailand, what to do on the plane during the flight, how everything is arranged there, in a foreign country, what I will see, what weather the resort will meet us with, what excursions and entertainment await us - this far from full list questions that come to your mind, a lot of them.

Each person has very different impressions of Thailand, sometimes contradicting each other, and how Thailand will be remembered for you will depend on the mood for relaxation and the general mood during the trip.

If you are depressed and do not intend to get out of it, then you are unlikely to like endless entertainment programs, smiling people around, fun and constant positive - all this will only annoy and depress. In this case, your first time in Thailand is unlikely to be positive.

Of course you can find nooks and crannies, because Thailand is a country with a huge territory, and rest here can be not only beach. Numerous temples and religion of the country can bring you back to life and set you in a positive way.

It can be easy to spoil the impressions of the first trip to Thailand Bad mood. After all, if you want, you can find something to complain about: it’s bad, cloudy, and even worse it rained, the sea is restless, it’s impossible to swim, and in general everything is bad and I don’t like it here.

Mood

But waking up every day with a smile, meeting a new day with a positive attitude, any little things will be nothing.

Remember: bail successful holiday- a sparkle in the eyes, a smile, the joy of life! Do not try to look for minuses, try not to pay attention to them, but if possible turn them into pluses.

What emotions and sensations you get from a vacation in Thailand for the first time depends on the warehouse of your character, your attitude to something new, which may shock you or go against the way you imagined it.

Also, how you look at Thailand depends on where you have vacationed before.

Location

It should be remembered that you are going to Thailand for the first time, and this is in Asia. skyscrapers, beautiful restaurants and other attributes of the metropolis you will find, perhaps, only in Bangkok.

With regards to beach holidays in Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui and other islands, these are provinces. In general, you should not expect European panoramas from Thailand. This is not Spain, Italy, Montenegro, not Eastern countries like Egypt and Turkey.

• instead of restaurants - street eateries-verandas with the freshest seafood
• instead of skyscrapers and tall buildings - everywhere two-three-story buildings
• instead of dogs on the streets - huge cockroaches 5-6 cm
• caterpillars, which even with low vision are hard to miss on the paths
• scents are coming from everywhere
• street vendors incessantly invite you to their store
• thousands of wires and cables are stretched overhead, literally hanging overhead
• and many more unusual species.

Climate

Someone will seem very comfortable, someone will feel a slight malaise due to high humidity. visit new country, especially so different from what we are used to, is sometimes accompanied by various unpleasant sensations: heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and others. Be sure to make sure that the trip is not overshadowed by health problems.

An important piece of advice to tourists who are traveling to Thailand for the first time is, of course, using sunscreen is very harsh. You can get a beautiful shade only with the regular use of special products. SPF protection factor (SPF) in Thailand - at least 50 the first 3-4 days upon arrival.

Beaches

Of course, being in Thailand for the first time, the main source of positive will be beautiful beaches, tropical greenery, incredible sea and general local flavor of life. Numerous excursions in Thailand will become an important event for you. You will get to know the country, traditions and customs better.

It is important to note that Thailand is a multifaceted country where everyone will receive a charge positive emotions, but everyone will have their own.

A few parting words

Before the trip:

• Check the validity of your passport - must be valid for at least 3 months at the time of travel.
• Be sure to get insurance (carry a copy with you at all times)
• Copies of all documents will not be superfluous
• Book your tickets in advance (except for charter flights)
• Book your hotel rooms in advance

• When you arrive, tell your loved ones exactly where you are staying (this is important)
• During the flight, liquids in the amount of no more than 100 ml are allowed (except for medicines and baby food)
• In hand luggage, piercing, cutting objects and flammables
• Batteries, phones only in hand luggage
• Keep your purchase receipts
• For citizens of the Russian Federation - visa-free entry, just a stamp for a month
• Keep your baggage receipt (in case your baggage is lost)
• Change currency to Thai baht
• In a taxi, check the fee before the start of the trip.
• The time difference between RF and Tai is four hours.
• Do not leave food in the room - ants will crawl
• Don't be afraid of the lizards - they won't attack you
• There are no predatory animals in the sea, sometimes jellyfish interfere
• It is better to take money with you in dollars or euros, it is better to change it in banks and in large denominations

• Buy a local sim card
• Don't take too many things with you
• Stock up on a mini first aid kit
• Communication is mostly sign language
• Food - food is everywhere
• Show respect for local traditions
• Shopping - here at your discretion and bargain