What to Expect on Your First Thailand Holiday

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If this is your first time to Thailand, we are so excited for your new adventure! Prepare to see the most stunning natural and historical sites in the world. Famous for its golden powdery sands, palm-fringed beaches, delicious street food and electric nightlife, Thailand offers a variety of fun activities for every kind of traveller. If you’re looking for five-star luxury, you’ll find it in Thailand, without the price tag. If you’re an adventure seeker, pack your hiking boots because there are plenty of rainforest trails that look over the picturesque limestone mountains and emerald green sea. If you’re travelling as a family, Thailand has plenty of kid-friendly activities, like snorkelling, swimming, waterparks, wildlife sanctuaries and more.

Take a look at our quick reference guide on spending your first holiday in Thailand.

Things you should look forward to:

  • One stunning beach after another, the powdery sands, and the shimmering waters
  • Ornate and intricate temples, old town areas and big Buddha’s
  • Limestone cliffs and rock formations, scenic viewpoints and native wildlife
  • Leisure and educational activities around art, history, and even authentic Thai cooking
  • Markets with a variety of goods like fresh flowers, clothing, and handcrafted trinkets
  • Decadent food everywhere you go, from restaurants and bars to street food at stalls
  • A wide range of hotel and resort options from budget to luxury
A serene beach cove with turquoise waters, surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush greenery.

What you need to be aware of:

  • Crowded tourist spots during peak season
  • Traffic congestion during rush hour
  • Unreasonably expensive taxi or tuk-tuk fares and commission touts. Taxi fare should cost approximately 2 baht per kilometre.
  • Unsafe tap water. Purchase bottled water.
  • Mosquito exposure/activities
A blue tuk-tuk navigates a quiet street near a grand temple with ornate rooftops, set against a beautiful sunset sky.

Thailand is a fairly safe country with a low crime rate, but it is important to be aware of your surroundings and say cautious of thieves and potential scammers. Taxis, tuk-tuks and busses are the best way to get around on land, though tuk-tuks can prove most expensive of them all, and to island hop, ferries and speedboats are the easiest way around.

Some people may try to befriend you and offer to tour you around shops, restaurants and hotels. These people are usually ‘commission agents,’ who get paid for introducing new customers to businesses. Avoid the hassle and make sure that you only buy Thailand tour and accommodation deals from legitimate service providers, such as  My Thailand!

Research the weather before visiting or swimming as some seasons may have stronger tides than others. Weather also plays a part if bugs like mosquitos which can be a nuisance year-round in any tropical country.

Other than those mentioned above, you should also refrain from drinking tap water as it isn’t clean and can carry disease.

Get in touch with our My Thailand Holiday Experts to learn more about what to expect in Thailand!

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