Seeking guide for free travel in Thailand

I am going to Thailand. You must have had various expectations before departure. Think about it? ...Want to worship Buddha and make a wish? Walk! The Erawan Buddha, the God of Love, and the Elephant God are waiting for you~

As a Buddhist country, Thailand has countless Erawan Buddhas. But the most famous one is undoubtedly the Erawan Shrine next to Central World in the city center. How to pray: clockwise, starting from the front, the side directly opposite the door is the front, praying for peace, career, marriage and wealth respectively. I heard that the more detailed you are when making a wish, the easier it is to come true! I need to remind everyone here, never buy flower strings on the roadside, they are expensive! After entering, turn right and there is a flower shop. A set of small flowers is 20 baht, and a large one seems to be 80 baht. They are all clearly marked and charge a flat fee. When petitioning, be sure to explain your conditions to the Buddha. As the saying goes, if you borrow something, you must repay it. It is not difficult to borrow again, and the same is true for petitions. The opening hours of the Erawan Shrine are from 6 am to 11 pm. In addition, the two Buddha statues in front of Central World, the God of Love and the God of Elephant, also have many worshippers. The God of Eros is in charge of love, and the God of Elephants is in charge of money. You can go and worship whether you believe it or not, and do as the Romans do when you go to the countryside. How can you not believe in Buddhism when you come to a Buddhist country~

Want to experience historical monuments? Go to Ayutthaya! As an ancient capital with a long history, its ruins, palaces and castles are all writing its historical changes. While feeling the history here, you can also take beautiful artistic photos. Yes, the wonder of "Tree Holding Buddha" on the postcard is in Ayutthaya. Among them, Bang Pa-in Summer Palace (ticket 100?), which combines Chinese and Western architectural styles, is also worth a visit. In addition, Ayutthaya also has a floating market! There is no charge, and it is not as commercial as the Du Lala Floating Market in Pattaya! Transportation: It’s a 1-hour drive. Three or four people can choose to take a taxi or take a van to the Victory Monument.

Want to shop? The three major shopping malls (Paragon/Siam center/Discovery) located in the city center and Bangkok's landmark Central world will definitely be your best choice. There are so many big brands and a lot of delicious food, which can definitely satisfy your shopping needs. Some people are confused, as they can be found in any major shopping mall. Okay, okay, let’s experience the charm of the Terminal 21 theme mall (Light Rail Asok Station). There are many local brands in Thailand gathered here. Of course, the most famous and worth experiencing is the bathroom of this mall. In order to appreciate the architectural style of each bathroom, I even visited the bathrooms on each floor. Hehe~ If you want to buy fresh and interesting products, then go to the weekend market! The weekend market, also called Chutuchak market, is open on Saturdays and Sundays and is dubbed the largest flea market in Southeast Asia. The market is really big on weekends, so be sure to remember which district you are in when shopping, so as not to get lost again and again like me. Transportation: Take the light rail to the final station, Mo Chit Station, and get off at Exit 1.

Want to experience Thailand’s special night markets?

1? Train night market. It should be noted here that there are two train night markets in Bangkok. The old train night market is next to Seacon Mall in Bangna District and is called "Sinakarin Train Night Market". Due to its remote location (close to Suvarnabhumi Airport), this night market has few tourists. , people with a collecting bent can come and browse, with a dazzling array of retro creative products and second-hand antiques. The new night market is called "Ratchada Train Night Market". Just exit from Exit 3 of the MRT Thailand Cultural Center Station and walk in along the crowd. The new train night market is smaller than the old one, but it does not affect its popularity because of its convenient transportation. There are many street goods, snacks and bars.

2?JJ Green Chatuchak Night Market. It's right near the weekend market. If you haven't done enough shopping during the day, you can go to JJ green to continue shopping at night.

3. Asiatique Riverside Night Market, get off at Saphan Taksin Light Rail Station. After exiting the station, there is a free ferry to the riverside night market at the pier. The ferry time is 4:00pm-11:30pm. Ferris wheel - Asiatique's landmark building, it is also great to take a photo below. You can play go-karts under the Ferris wheel. Asiatique is really a great place to eat, drink and shop! Highly recommended! Blow the air, take photos, get massages, ride on the Ferris wheel, life is so pleasant. Wait, that's not enough, Asiatique can also watch Muay Thai shows and transvestite shows. The transvestite show seems to be 1,500 baht per ticket. The transvestite show in Bangkok is naturally incomparable to the one in Pattaya. Muay Thai show, the general position is 1200?, and the front position is 1500?. The Muay Thai show performed with story scenes is quite touching. There will be two live games after the show. In addition, people who cannot go to the weekend market can come here to buy souvenirs, snacks, specialty clothing and handicrafts, all available here. Finally, there are also Internet celebrity Bangkok NARAYA and mangotango dessert shops in the riverside night market. For those who have a soft spot for Chinese food: Sichuan restaurant chain Shuxiangyuan (another branch is on The Street in Ratchada).

If you want to eat Thai food, I recommend YUM SAAP. The logo is a yellow smiley face. It is a Thai restaurant with Northeastern Thai taste. Reason for recommendation: delicious and affordable!

Want to visit the floating market? Everyone must have heard of the Amphawa floating market in the suburbs of Bangkok. Specialty handicrafts and tempting seafood barbecue. When night falls, you can take a boat ride and see fireflies. If you want to see the merchants and tourists on both sides of the river and take an in-depth tourist photo, you can consider Damnoen Sadara Floating Market. The two floating markets are very close to each other. You can visit Damnoen Sadara in the morning and Amphawa in the afternoon and evening. There is also the MeiGong Railway Market nearby. Those who are curious can go there. It is the so-called "most dangerous vegetable market". People who go there are all to admire the train passing through the market at a close distance. The vendors immediately put away their stalls and tents. of thrilling. As a reminder, it is best to check the time when the train passes so as not to make a wasted trip.

Want to have a drink and brag with strangers? If you like European and American models, then go to Khao San Road, a paradise for backpackers, to take a look at foreigners! If you just want to listen to music and drink in peace, go to the romantic riverside night market Asiatique to listen to the live band. Of course, if you want to experience Bangkok’s bar culture, go to RCA! All handsome guys and beautiful girls, not afraid that the music is not high enough but afraid that you are too indifferent! RCA is a bar street. The two busiest stores here are ONYX and route 66. There is Brothers Chuan Chuan at the entrance of RCA, which offers authentic Sichuan style skewers. Those who don’t like Thai food can try it. Bangkok's three nightclubs, Muse, Funky Villa and Demo, are also popular among local celebrities in Thonglor Soi 10. If some male tourists feel that they are sorry for their sexual orientation if they don’t drink flower wine when they come to Bangkok, OK, Bangkok’s three major red light districts: PAPONG/NANA/Brilliant, drink while watching the show... That’s it for the time being, hehe, be careful what you bring The beauty who left might be a shemale!

Want to eat seafood but don’t have time to go to the beach? Jianxing Restaurant, the originator of Internet celebrity, combines Cantonese cuisine with Thai food. You must order curry crab and fried mimosa. Seafood buffet at Rainbow Sky Hotel? A few years ago, the buffet dishes were quite good, but now they are hahaha. What needs to be mentioned is that in Chinatown, which specializes in shark fin, there are several small shops on the roadside in the middle section. They are delicious, authentic, affordable, and very cost-effective, and no reservation is required!

Need a family trip? "Thailand Disney" Dream World amusement park, a beautiful cartoon castle, very suitable for taking pictures, the rides are also quite good, but a bit out of the way. The Siam Aquarium located in the city center is also worth recommending. It is on the first floor of the paragon. Tickets can be booked online. If you like water sports, you can go to Siam Water Park, also called Siam Park.

Want to be romantic with a guy or a girl? The following 6 rooftop bars will definitely add wonderful memories to your trip to Bangkok.

1? At Cloud 47 on the top floor of the United Centet in Bangkok’s financial district, the price of drinks is very affordable.

2? Red Sky at Centara Grand Hotel in Central World shopping mall in Bangkok CBD area.

3. Sirocco, the open-air restaurant of Lebua Lotus Hotel, one of the filming locations of The Hangover 2.

4? Vertigo and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Hotel.

5? Park Society at Sofitel So Hotel is fashionable.

6. The Speakeasy at Hotel Muse is in a classic style without strict clothing restrictions.

Want to experience the most authentic Thai massage? The streets and alleys are full of massage parlors. When passing by, you may hear hello, hello, massage (horse kills chicken). Do you want to go in? Could it be a chicken shop? rest assured! The Thai massage parlors on the roadside in Thailand are very formal, so you can go in with confidence, and the price is only about 300 baht. Let's Relax, a chain of massage parlors that enjoys a certain reputation in Thailand, is also good, and its service quality is first-rate. It's best to make a reservation in advance otherwise the queue will be too long.

Want to experience erotic places? Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, but prostitution is prohibited. As a city of erotica, friends can’t help but hunt for novelties. Most of the bathing centers are concentrated on Ratchada Road, which can be called the prostitution area of ??Bangkok. Among them, Poseidon is the largest bathing center. The girls there are all in good shape. I heard that the technology and services are also decent. The price ranges from 2000-5000?, one-time, you can add more times, 1000 baht per time. The Lord, a large bathroom with high-end positioning, provides one-stop services of catering, karaoke and bathing. The price for good-looking girls is basically around 5,000 baht. I heard that those girls all came to work with health certificates, but there is no way to prove whether this is true.

Want to go to a gay bar? As a gay paradise, many tourists come to Bangkok just to liberate their nature. Silom is where gay bars gather, and the most famous one is undoubtedly the DJ station at silom soi2 (Silom Road Soi 2).

Silom Soi4 next door is a gay bar street with many handsome foreigners! In addition, the famous Boy Street is right next door on Surawong Road. In addition to erotic performance shops, there are also many gay massage parlors! Fake is also popular among locals. At Ratchadaphisek Soi4, there will be macho catwalk shows late at night, and you can order and drink with the male models you like.

Out of my serious sense of responsibility, I will summarize some warm reminders. Please call me Lei Feng.

About visa on arrival: 2,000 baht (the latest price after 2017-9-1) for a 15-day stay. There will be a spot check of 20,000 Thai Baht ≈ 4,000 RMB upon entry. It is best to prepare enough cash if you do not want to be deported by the customs. It is easier to apply for a tourist visa in China in advance, and you can stay for 60 days. There are many people queuing up to apply for a visa on arrival. If you don’t want to have trouble, you can first apply for a visa at a domestic travel agency or Taobao before coming here. Materials required to apply for a visa on arrival: Passport more than 6 months old and its copy/tourist visa application form/return ticket confirmation/arrival card/2 passport photos.

About airport transportation: From Suvarnabhumi Airport, a taxi to the city center costs about 500 baht, or take the Airport Express to Phaya Thai Skytrain Station and then transfer. From Don Mueang Airport, take a taxi or take AIR1/AIR2 to the Skytrain Station Mo Chit or the temporary bus station Victory Monument, 30? per person. As a reminder, there is a free shuttle bus between the two airports. In addition, the powerful Taobao can buy airport pick-up and drop-off services in major cities in Thailand and tickets for many famous attractions. Please tell Jack Ma to give me some advertising fees, hehe.

About currency: Swipe my card! Many specialty stores in Thailand support UnionPay, and it is simple and convenient to pay directly by credit card without any handling fees. Now Alipay is also available in 7-11 convenience stores and Kingpower duty-free stores, just swipe your Alipay! (When checking out, just say Alipay to the cashier or open "pay" on the Alipay app, and they will understand) ATM cash withdrawal: Exchange points: Super Rich, major light rail stations.

About phone cards: You can buy them at convenience stores and on airplanes! 299 baht, unlimited data for 7 days, including 100 baht call fee. Call back to China DTAC: 0040086+number; AIS: 0050086+number; TRUE: 0060086+number

About traffic: As for the "first traffic jam" in Bangkok, I hereby seriously remind everyone to avoid the "first traffic jam" in Bangkok. During rush hour and in the CBD, otherwise you will be driven crazy by traffic jams! Remember to say "meter, please!" to the driver before getting on the bus. If you need to ask for directions from Thai people, it is best to ask more people and then agree on the same opinion. If necessary, you can turn on the GPS on your mobile phone as an assistant. Being born with no sense of direction, I was often tricked by Thai people just because I asked for directions.

Concerned about language communication: I have no intention of teaching Thai here, but just want to provide an emergency communication method. Open the mobile web page, enter "Google Translate", type in the words or sentences that need to be translated, and then choose to translate into Thai. Show the translation results to the other party and they will understand it at a glance. This method is suitable for body language that has not been effective even after half a day of gestures.

About tax refund: Any store marked with the "VAT refound for tourist" mark can receive a tax refund. After filling out the yellow tax refund form at the store where you purchased it, go to the airport tax refund office and ask a staff member to stamp it. Go through customs and security and go to the tax refund office inside to collect the money.

About tipping: It is still necessary to tip in countries with a tipping system. The amount depends on the quality of service, usually 20-100?.