The allure of Thailand for Aussies remains strong. Sitting just six hours flight from Perth and eight or so from the East Coast, Thailand boasts great beaches, mountain forests, temples galore, great shopping and some of the best food on earth. Add to that the seedier aspects of prostitution and the famous full moon parties and you have an entertaining mix that will leave some wanting more while others may be happy never to go back.
It's a common first time destination for backpackers because it's easy to get around, English is spoken widely and finding good times and mischief is never a problem. There is of course also some pretty nice beaches to sleep off the hangover on or just soak up the sun.
Seasons/When to go
Thailand is hot and humid most of the year. The most comfortable time to visit is during November till March. It rains the least and is not super hot. Thailand's peak tourist seasons are at this time and In July and August.
The rainy season is around July to October. The rainy season is a bad reputation in this period are the most popular beaches are full of garbage after heavy rains. However, the pause can stimulate the heat, and the scenery is lush and green. October is the wettest time of year.
April to June and September-October usually see the best prices and the minimum of tourist traffic. Consider this time if you wantTravel Deals away from the crowds in high season.
The first flight from Australia to Thailand
If you book for the popular election plan a few days in Bangkok and five or more to Phuket or Ko Samui, it's worth, is for packages in the range of major tour operators in Australia. As Fiji is one of the few destinations where cheaper booking through an agent that the inclusion in the network can. The companies have committedRooms and spaces in the airlines you prefer, you can sell cheap.
If you go on the same reservation is not always the case, Jetstar (flying directly to Phuket) are always the cheapest. Thai Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines also have special rules to Bangkok from Australia. From here you can focus on domestic companies for each of the islands (see below). From the east coast of the latest type of a total of $ 600 including taxes were lower in Bangkokseason (British Airways or Thai).
For students it's worth checking with STA or Student flights as there are often cheap fares on this route.
The most common route would be to fly into Bangkok, spend a few days and then head out to Phuket or Ko Samui (or both). Expect to pay around $1200 inc tax for all three in low season, while its closer to $2000 inc tax at Christmas (just for flights).
Costs
On a backpacking budget allow $30-50 dollars a day in low season. It's not as cheap as some countries in South East Asia but it's still great value. For a more comfortable holiday, $100 a day will get you a decent hotel and have you living pretty comfortably.
Domestic Airlines
Try these carriers to get you out of Bangkok and to the popular Islands and other Thailand destinations.
Thai Air Asia - Flies domestic and international routes
Nok Air - Flies Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Trang, Loei, Udon Thani, Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat
One Two Go - Budget carrier with similar destination list to Nok Air. Also has offers free snacks on board.
Bangkok Airways - Flying since 1986 Bangkok air is a popular choice that flys to over 20 Asian cities. Great for Bangkok - Phuket - Ko Samui flights. You can book online and their website also offers a few discounts on accommodation.
Destination Air - A small company that offers scenic flights via sea plane and day trips around Phuket and surrounding islands like Ko Pi Pi. Minimum passenger requirements apply.
Getting into Bangkok Central from Suvarnabhumi airport/what happens when I get to the airport in Bangkok?
Soon after arriving it's easy to change some Aussie dollars to the local currency or use an ATM (for the best rates).
As soon as you leave customs you will probably be set on by locals offering you a taxi into town. Keep cool and ignore these touts as the shuttle bus into the city costs a poultry $9.00AUD and runs from 0430 to 0030 A taxi is more expensive. Just go out and look for signs to the bus service is easy.
Most travelers stay in or near the famous Khaosan Road, just say that the bus line when the child is. If you arrive (and many flights from Oz) outside the operating time of transfer, it is still easy to get a taxi. Make sure the driver turns the meter starts at around 35B. Leave the cabin, but the light meter. Be firm inthis - as elsewhere it's a common scam for cabbies to make up the price on arrival. You will have to pay the motor toll if you travel into the city by taxi - so you will be asked for a small amount of extra cash on the way. The cost of a taxi should be no more than $12 or so Aussie dollars into the city. The airport is about 30km or 45mins by road from the centre of town.
If you consider booking a transfer in Australia it's around $40 dollars Aussie one way, so it's much easier and the cost just to get on the bus when it arrives. In case of delay and then a taxi is always cheaper to book a transfer to Australia.
If you are staying in Khaosan Road: After downloading a bus or a taxi in the street Kao's son until the end of the road, where the monastery (Wat) are walking, there is a twist on the police right and continue along this road, cross the street and walk down the street called Soi Rambuttri red brick (the monastery is on the left side). This area is much quieter thanon the main drag.
Khao san Road accommodation options
In Bangkok Ko Shan road is usually the first port of call for most travellers, usually travellers on a budget. In recent times more comfortable hotels seem to be springing up all over the place. Outside of peak times it's easy enough to just show up in this small area and book a place - though in busier times or if you don't want to wing it booking in advance is easy enough.
The Viengtai hotel is a popular choice for young Australians. Expect to pay around $ 30.10 per night.
Rambuttri Inn (15 20AUD) is a popular and friendly with a pool.
MyHouse Guest House ($ 10AUD) One of the best cheap and pretty easy standard of Bangkok.
With a table in this area be sure to check the first room, but most will be good, they are cheap.
For a more comfortable lead most renowned hotels in Bangkok are represented. If the money of the famous hotelsEast is the place to be. If you can not afford the Royal Orchid Sheraton only by the river at a great price much cheaper.
Other areas of Bangkok are to remain pure, visits to Chinatown and the area of Sukhumvit Road.
Khaosan Road is a good deal for the first time for travelers to go shopping or make a choice and the other is to train and travel services, such as Visa.
Getting around in Thailand
Rail, bus,
ThailandTrains and buses were very fast, cheap and easy. You can buy tickets for many local travel agencies, although it is difficult not to stop and less expensive to buy bus or train. The cheapest way to get to "do" bus trips for short and medium term - much less in the early hours of the worst effects of heat should be avoided. The cheapest option to train third class, may take a little "longer than the AC bus is more expensive but a great opportunity foraround.
Beach Destinations
Phuket
This Island of half a million people is the most visited in Thailand. It's well serviced by flights from around Asia and has a great mix of accommodation to choose from. Staying in the heart of Phuket town on the beach will be expensive, while staying a few blocks back or 15 minutes down the road in Karon beach are the cheaper options. This is the area from which you can easily visit islands such as Ko Pi Pi (from the movie The Beach).
Ko Samui
Once a budget is purely objective Ko Samui island is now a real vacation. All the major hotels here are expensive, with accommodation in the agenda. For a beach holiday in Phuket and Khao Lak budget, an hour north, the best bet. Most Australians will be on the way to Ko Samui to Ko Panyang famous full moon parties. Click the link below for a full page, and the process of how to get the popular and easily accessible from the night. Partiesenough these days, but still worth a trip to the market.
Off the roads
There are a lot more than Thailand Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui. It is easy to move, and then with a little "time checking sites like the National Park of Khao Sok, Ko Chang and Islands Similan will take away from the crowd. Avoid the southern city of Pattaya tourists the continent in the package, the pimps, members of pedophilia St limits: not good.
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