Known as 'The Land of Smiles', The Kingdom of Thailand has a legendary landscape of wild jungles, temple-strewn cities and idyllic white-sand beaches.
Whether it’s the captivating and vibrant metropolis of Bangkok, lush rainforests, the mountainous Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces or the idyllic coastline and beaches such as Koh Samui, luxury holidays to Thailand have something for everyone.
For the discerning traveller Thailand offers the magical combination of three very different experiences; natural wonders and jungle expeditions in the north, sleek city style and superb shopping in the capital and picture-perfect beaches and pristine coastline throughout the islands and along the south. At the Inspiring Travel company, we can tailor your experience of this diverse land to your exacting requirements; creating a holiday that will stay with you for years to come.
For a true taste of Thailand, the floating markets are a ‘must see’ - with Bangkok and Ratchaburi being the most popular. Take a tuk-tuk ride around its capital and enjoy the colourful culture - tranquil Buddhist temples, splendid palaces and the network of canals that run through the ‘Venice of the Far East’. The beaches of Thailand are legendary; platinum white sands that stretch for miles around its stunning coastline and islands which offer an idyllic spot to enjoy a honeymoon.
In Thailand you’ll find that there is a destination for every discerning luxury traveller and whether you love nothing more than experiencing culture shock and being wowed by a place’s incredible heritage, or you simply yearn for a tranquil place to rest, certain in the knowledge that the hardest decision you’ll make is what to eat for dinner; this country will have the spot to suit.
But, as with many luxury holiday destinations, you’ll find that there are certain ‘musts’; things which everyone should enjoy regardless of their age, their likes and dislikes or how well travelled or not they are. With that in mind, every traveller to Thai shores should experience its wonderful cuisine; bursting with flavour and with ingredients that will tingle your taste buds. You should also take in the hustle and bustle of Bangkok; a city with vibrancy at every corner that will indulge your every sense, and on your wish list should certainly be the incredible beaches, which will rival those you’ve seen anywhere in the world; white sand, blue waters and enchanting reefs await.-
Ricky
Travel Specialist
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- Time zone: +7 GMT
- Flight time: 11-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: Thai Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Currency: Thai baht
- Tipping guideline: Tipping is not customary in Thailand, but small tips for good service are appreciated.
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in the rural, forested borders of Thailand with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. There is a very low risk of malaria in the remaining areas of Thailand. There is no risk of yellow fever in Thailand, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Bangkok
- Population: 71,885,799
- National languages: Thai, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type A, B, C, F, & O, 220 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage with several mobile service providers available.
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Thailand if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 30 days
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