If I want to travel independently in Thailand, can someone recommend me a strategy?

Thailand Travel Guide (Super Detailed)

Preparation: Visa in advance and electronic visa on arrival

Tourist Attractions: Central Region, Southern Region, Northern Region

Travel mode: semi-independent travel, group travel.

Hotel: swimming pool, beach and sea view

Transportation: rent a car and drive yourself.

Activities: snorkeling, parachuting, paragliding, jungle flying, etc.

Note: Public Security Language and Clothing

I summarized some of my travel experiences in Thailand and made a reference for friends who want to travel to Thailand. I hope it can help everyone!

The content of this guide is relatively long, but it is full of useful information. You can save it if you need it~ I will send you a video of Thailand to refresh you, and then explain in detail how to go to Thailand!

When going to Thailand, the first important thing is a visa. You can't enter the country unless you have a visa, and then you can start your trip to Thailand. Thailand visas are divided into pre-departure visas, arrival visas and the latest electronic visas, which are divided into the following processes:

Visa in advance: You can go to the Thai Consulate in China (Guangzhou or Beijing) in advance, or you can find an agent. The cost is about 300 per person, and the visa takes 3-8 working days. You can stay in Thailand for 60 days with this visa.

Visa on arrival: After arriving in Thailand, fill in the immigration card and visa application form on arrival at the airport, and then queue up (the queue will be a bit long during the peak tourist season). The fee is 2,000 baht per person (about 400 RMB), and only Thai baht is accepted. PS: The preferential policy of Thailand and the United States is to waive the visa on arrival fee before October 31 this year. If you want to have fun, hurry up! ), valid for 15 days. This kind of visa requires you to carry a certain amount of cash or equivalent currency with you (spot check rate is 5%, good character). If you don’t have a cash check, don’t bring it, otherwise you risk being deported. Such as the data sheet

Electronic visa: This is a self-service method for fools. It's very simple. Open the URL, select Chinese, and follow the steps.

After getting the visa, where should I go to Thailand? Thailand can basically be divided into three routes: northern, central and southern. These three areas are far apart and the attractions are naturally scattered.

North: Mainly visit historical and cultural sites, temples, etc. In famous places like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, the White Temple/Blue Temple is located there, and many people retire here.

South: Mainly island tours. Thailand's largest islands, Phuket, Koh Samui and Krabi, are all in southern Thailand and are the best choices for honeymoons and vacations.

Central: Mainly visit Bangkok, Pattaya, and islands. The most classic route is Bangkok-Pattaya-Samui. Here, you can feel the royal culture, temple culture, massage culture, transvestite culture, Muay Thai culture, etc. You can also feel the charm of islands, such as the famous Koh Samui, Greenland and Golden Sands Island.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, with attractions such as the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Erawan Buddha, online celebrity water market, and night market. Known as the Hawaii of the East, Pattaya Beach is also a men's paradise, featuring transvestite shows and adult shows. Of course, Pattaya also has attractions such as the Nongnooch Tropical Garden, the Temple of Truth, the Golden House, and the Treasure Buddha Mountain. The nearest island, Koh Samui, has the most beautiful beaches in Thailand, and you can enjoy windsurfing, snorkeling and other water sports all year round. Thailand is the quintessence of Thailand, with complete tourist facilities and transportation infrastructure, making it the first choice for general tourism!

Recommendation: For your first trip, it is best to recommend Bangkok (must visit) Samui in Pattaya. According to statistics, 85% of people who go to Thailand for the first time take this route. The benefits are as mentioned above, the tourist facilities are perfect, transportation is convenient, and it is so fun to find a beautiful villa for vacation!

Once you have determined the attractions and cities, you must choose your own travel method according to your own circumstances. Because I have been to Thailand many times and have tried group tours and independent travel, I have divided my travels in Thailand into three categories and described the advantages and disadvantages of each! Everyone chooses according to the situation!

1. Free travel: everyone knows this. Make your own arrangements for food, accommodation and transportation. As long as people have enough wallets, understand foreign languages, and have enough experience to make arrangements, they will generally have a good trip. The travel experience comes at your own expense and experience. "If You"

2. Group tour: Domestic group tours to Thailand are affordable. One-stop service for food, accommodation, travel and entertainment, but 100% of domestic groups will be arranged in shopping stores after arriving in Thailand. Entering the store will affect your time at the attraction. Ignore this. In fact, the arrangements for food, accommodation, and entertainment are pretty good. If you want to worry, you can still play.

Digression: The main reason why domestic tour groups enter the store is that group fees vary. For example, if the tour fee is 3,000, the salesperson will receive a commission of 300, domestic registered travel agencies will deduct 300-500, and local travel companies in Thailand will deduct 3-500. The remaining tour fee is food, accommodation and travel. The remaining money is definitely not enough, and it is impossible for the tour guide to enter the store without leading a group!

3. Semi-independent travel: Combining the advantages of independent travel and group travel, it is a popular way of travel. The most direct way is to find a local travel service company in Thailand to plan and arrange the itinerary according to your own preferences. It’s also a one-stop service, including food, accommodation and transportation.

Great value for money and freedom! Because the contract was signed directly with a local tourism company in Thailand, there was no change of hands. None of this existed when entering the store, and there were very few small groups of 2-10 people. It will be more enjoyable to play. Personally, I recommend finding a Chinese or a Chinese-run travel company. The cost of language communication is low, and there will be no deviation in the arranged itinerary. In addition, a formal travel contract must be signed. All travel insurance is included, so there are no safety or other risk issues!

It is recommended to go to Thailand for a semi-independent trip, especially if it is your first time. High cost performance, best travel experience, worry-free pure fun trip! It always looks like this when I go on vacation to Thailand. My visa, round trip air tickets, hotel, transportation, etc. They are all handled by travel agencies. I personally recommend Thailand Free Travel - Junjun Tour Guide. The people are reliable, because they are all Chinese (free travel to Thailand - Junjun has been in Thailand for 8 years!), and there is no barrier to language communication! Going to Thailand can save you a lot of trouble. Killing customers and stepping on thunder will make you insulated and make a lot less money!

Hotels in Thailand are generally good. The better ones have swimming pools, and the ones with sea views are even better. If you arrange your own itinerary, you can book on Airbnb, Booking, or Ctrip (the first two are relatively well-known internationally and have Chinese interfaces). Pay attention to the location of the hotel, understand the relevant terms, whether to cancel the reservation, whether breakfast is included, etc. Some places also add taxes, cleaning fees, service fees, etc. is required and requires specified charge items.

Most hotels check-in time is after 2 pm and check-out time is before 12 noon. Read the hotel terms and conditions clearly. If you want to have a relaxing time, you can sign up for a tour or join a semi-independent tour. Local travel companies in Thailand will provide certain discounts and save a lot of trouble. In addition, hotels in Thailand priced below RMB 300 do not have toiletries. Some hotels priced between RMB 350-400 provide toiletries, and hotels priced above RMB 400 have toiletries. Basically hotels provide safes. Please put valuables in the safe!

Generally, domestic direct flights or transfers are expensive, while transfer prices are affordable. If you want to save money, your semi-independent travel friends suggest that you contact the service tour guide who arranges your itinerary to book air tickets for you, which can be hundreds cheaper. Because every time I go to Thailand, I travel semi-independently, and transportation is arranged by the Thai Travel Agency. But generally speaking, you can say this:

Self-driving: Not recommended, firstly, the rental fee; secondly, the fuel cost; thirdly, driving on the right. Contrary to our country, you need to pay attention to red and green lights. If you are not familiar with driving, you are likely to get into a car accident.

Train: Friends who travel independently, I suggest you try the train in Thailand. It's a bit like a domestic green train, but it's very comfortable inside. First class and second class. The first-class cabin has bunk beds in a private room, similar to domestic soft sleepers. Second class cabins have bunk beds connected by a corridor. During the day, there are two seats. At night, the conductor converts the seats into bunk beds. The space is large enough, clean and comfortable

In addition, you can also choose to charter a car in nearby cities, such as Bangkok to Pattaya. Free for rich people! Friends who want to experience the train or boat can arrange directly with Thailand's travel company, or go to www.lomprayah.com to book a train-boat or bus-boat connection on the official website (supports Chinese).

My independent traveling friend takes a taxi in the city. Bangkok recommends Grab, while others recommend Uber. It supports Chinese and is very common in most cities in Thailand. If the grab can't be used, it is recommended to seek help from staff (hotel/station staff) as much as possible. It's usually reasonable if they call a taxi for you. Taxis in Bangkok really kill tourists, especially in crowded places.

Dual car/tutu car kills passengers badly, so don't use it if you can help it. If you want to use it, be sure to negotiate the price before getting in the car. The recommendation for motorcycles is to rent a car (60-100/day) and try to pay in cash (around 800) without a passport. Drive slowly, buy insurance, and wear a helmet. If caught by the traffic police, he will be fined 200 and exempted from fine for 5 days. One 1K baht without a helmet is about 200 yuan, and more than 400 for two people. Pay attention to this!

By the way, add some fun activities in Thailand. There may be errors in game prices during off-season, for your reference!

Snorkeling: One-day tour costs 280-500, not recommended for the elderly and children. Pay attention to sun protection. When taking pictures in the water, you can rent a GoPro in advance or buy a waterproof case for your phone.

Skydiving: There is one in Pattaya, and you can pick people up in Bangkok, between 700-1500.

Hot air balloons and hang gliding: Available in Chiang Mai, the fee is 1,800 per person, about 90 minutes, and hang gliding is 400-500, about 15 minutes.

Jungle Leap: Available in Phuket, Samui, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya, the cost ranges from 200-400.

ATV Cross Country: Available in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya. It is very beneficial for old drivers to go surfing. The charge is about 180/person/hour.

Bungee jumping: There are some in Chiang Mai and Phuket, but I don’t dare to go. I don’t know the price, so who dares to go.

Ride an elephant: Don't ride an elephant. I hope you don't want to ride an elephant. Um!

Other water sports (available on the island): deep diving (those who are interested can directly sign up for the Taodao diving certificate, 3-4 days, more than 2,000. It is very cost-effective). You can also apply for a single deep dive, and the single fee is about 600. Water flight, kayaking, sea fishing, barbecue, etc.

Please arrange according to your own preferences. If you are interested in Mekong River cruises and transvestite shows, you can find out for yourself.

Those who are interested in sightseeing and want to have fun can also travel to Thailand for free - Junjun wants the latest list of Thailand sightseeing expenses, which basically covers all sightseeing items in Thailand. Find free Thailand tours - book them cheaper with Junjun!

Thailand’s public security is basically a relatively safe country, and there is no anti-China phenomenon. Of course, it can't be compared with our country. I've always been very ambitious about this!

1. Don’t conflict with Thai people. Thailand is a capitalist country and gives priority to protecting its own people;

2. Language barrier, it is useless to just speak English. Many Thai people may not speak English, but they can use Google Translate to communicate.

3. People who go to Thailand’s red light districts or have nightlife ideas should be careful. Don't move if it doesn't move. Unreliable, be careful of getting ripped off. It recommends taking care of your lower body!

4. Consumption in Thailand and the United States is indeed much cheaper than domestic consumption, but it is best to ask the price clearly when eating seafood, otherwise you may vomit blood when checking out;

5. If you go to Thailand You can activate international roaming in advance, or buy a Happy Card after going to Thailand, and the data and phone bills will be much cheaper.

6. Royal palaces and temples in Thailand and the United States have dress requirements. Off-the-shoulder and knee-length clothes are not allowed to enter.

7. Don’t wander on the street after 11-12 o’clock. Don't travel alone at night, let alone go to remote alleys. If you have any questions, please contact the embassy in time!

The complete guide to Thailand is almost here~ My personal suggestion for the food section is to go to the local area and check word-of-mouth through the app, and second, to choose more restaurants that locals go to. If you have any other questions, just ask.

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