2024 Thailand travel guide summary | Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket attractions opening hours, ticket prices

Bangkok

• The Grand Palace | Fee: 500 Baht | Opening hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Wat Pho | Fee: 100 Baht | Opening hours: 08:30-18:00
• Wat Arun | Fee: 100 Baht | Opening hours: 08:00-18:00
• Erawan Shrine | Fee: Free | Opening hours: 06:00-22:00
• Temple of the Emerald Buddha | Fee: 500 Baht | Opening Hours: 08:30-15:30
• Asiatique The Riverfront | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: 17:00-24:00
• Chinatown Yaowarat | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: All day

Pattaya

• Pattaya Beach | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: All Day
• Ko Samet | Fee: 200 Baht | Opening hours: All day
• Tiffany's Show | Fee: 800 Baht | Opening Hours: 18:00-21:30
• Nong Nooch Botanical Garden | Fee: 500 Baht | Opening hours: 08:00-18:00
• Sanctuary of Truth | Fee: 500 Baht | Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30
• Baan Sukhawadee | Fee: 190 Baht | Opening hours: 08:00-22:00

Chiang Mai

• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: 06:00-22:00
• Wat Chedi Luang | Fee: 40 Baht | Opening hours: 05:00-22:00
• Chiang Mai Ancient City | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: All Day
• Chiang Mai University | Fee: 60 baht by car | Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
• Tha Pae Gate | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: All day

Phuket

• Phi Phi Island | Fee: 400 baht | Opening hours: all day
• Similan Islands | Fee: 500 Baht | Opening hours: All day
• Patong Beach | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: All Day
• The Racha Islands (or Raya Islands) | Fee: 500 baht | Opening hours: all day

Others

• Wat Rong Khun - White Temple | Fee: 50 baht | Opening hours: 9:00-18:00
• Koh Lanta | Fee: Free | Opening Hours: All day

What are the transportations in Thailand？

• Taxi: If you travel independently, take a taxi in the city. I recommend the Grab app in Bangkok. Others recommend the Bolt app, which is cheaper and is available in most Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkok's taxis like to rip off tourists, especially popular tourists attractions).
• Tuk-tuk: Three-wheeled motorcycles, generally concentrated tourist attractions. Price is not transparent and needs to be negotiated, so it is easy to get ripped off.
• Bus: To take a bus in Thailand, you can download the viabus app, which has an English version. However, Thailand’s bus routes and station names are more complicated, and the vehicle environment is average, making it less suitable for people traveling to Thailand for the first time.
• MRT: BTS, MRT, 15-40 baht. Only Bangkok has MRT. There is no MRT in Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai. The main transportation when traveling in Bangkok are taxis, chartered cars, motorcycles and MRT/BTS.
• Take a boat: If you want to go to the island, you need to take a boat.

Where to stay in Thailand？

• Bangkok: If you go to Bangkok for the first time, it is recommended to stay near Central World shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is better to live close to BTS and MRT. The transportation is convenient and the attractions are nearby!
• Chiang Mai: If you like modernity, it is recommended to live on Nimman Road, where there are Maya Mall, Nimman Road Night Market, etc. If you like the simplicity of living in the ancient city, there are also Wat Phra Sing and Tha Pae Gate.
• Pattaya: live near the First and Second Avenues. There are shopping malls and seaside facilities. If price is not your concern! better live near Pattaya Beach, which has good view and more nice food and bars nearby.
• Phuket Island: It is recommended to choose beaches such as Phuket Town, Patong Beach, Kamala, Kata and Karon. Prices in other places are more expensive.

Travel Tips For Accommodation in Thailand？

• Check first if cancellation is free? If your itinerary is uncertain, then cancellable can help you recover some unnecessary losses, and you don't have to be too restricted in planning your itinerary.
• Do not exceed the occupancy capacity of the room type when booking. If necessary, additional beds may be added at an additional cost.
• Thai hotels are all non-smoking and smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. You can go to the balcony or smoking area
• No one in Thailand drinks hot water. You can ask the waiter, but you have to give a tip.
• Durian has a strong smell and mangosteen is difficult to clean. Some restaurants prohibit bringing durian and mangosteen into it.

Is Thailand safe to travel to？

• Don't join any online travel companions;
• Do not carry large amounts of credit cards and cash when going out;
• Don't act alone. Better stay with companion, you won't be targeted by people with malicious intentions.
• Don't talk to strangers, and ignore anyone who asks for help, exchanges money, or strikes up a conversation on the street, regardless of whether they are your compatriots.
• Don’t go to messy places (bars/irregular massage parlors) and return to the hotel at 11 o’clock at the latest. Most shops in Bangkok, Thailand close at nine o'clock, and there are no people on the road;

What are the customs and taboos in Thailand that you need to pay attention to？

• Gambling is prohibited in Thailand. Do not gamble in public places.
• Smoking (and e-cigarettes) are prohibited in public places, and violators will be fined 5,000 baht
• Temples are recognized as sacred places by Thai people. Before entering the temple, most people need to take off their shoes and hats. Do not wear sleeveless, shorts or skirts, and be careful not to step on the threshold.
• Respect the Thai royal family. Thai people respect the royal family very much. Do not point your fingers in front of the king's portrait. Never discuss the king or the royal family with others, as it may violate the law
• When traveling in Thailand, you will often hear the Thai national anthem at fixed times of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm every day. At this time, you need to stand still to show respect.

Which apps are usefull for traveling in Thailand？

• BKK Rail: You can check the Bangkok BTS and MRT routes, as well as fares, time, how to take the bus, etc., and the route map is updated in real time
• Booking.com: Most hotels in Thailand can be found on this software, and you can check reviews to decide whether to stay.
• Trip.com: You can buy international, domestic, and air tickets between foreign cities
• Google Translate: Instant voice translation with high accuracy
• Google Maps: Very, very easy to use map, you can check the location of restaurants, attractions and reviews
• Superrich: You can check the exchange rate and superrich currency exchange store, and their exchange rate are the cheapest.
• Grab, Bolt, and taxis are commonly used in Bangkok, Thailand.

What are the popular Foods in Thailand？

• Tom Yum Kung soup: spicy shrimp soup with mushrooms, some also have beef or chicken, sour and spicy, very appetizing
• Pineapple Thai Fried Rice: pineapple meat with rice, vegetables and meat, which is fragrant.
• Thai Crab Curry: Most Thai restaurants offer this delicious dish, and the taste is really good, full of aroma from the mix of thai curry and crab.
• Pad Thai: fried rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts, peanuts, dried shrimps, etc., delicious and delicious
• Thai pork knuckle rice: The pig knuckle are stewed in chinese herbs for more than 10 hours, and then served with Thai jasmine rice.
• Mango sticky rice: Steam the glutinous rice and add fresh mango with coconut cream. It tastes sweet and soft and full of coconut aroma.
• Green papaya salad: an appetizer, sour, sweet and spicy, containing chopped green papaya shreds, dried shrimp and other ingredients, which opens up your appetite.
• Shrimp cake: Shrimp cake is a national delicacy of Thailand. It is full of shrimp and shrimp juice with sweet and sour sauce, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
• Coconut ice cream: Coconut ice cream is simply coconut-flavored ice cream. It contains a large ball of frozen ice cream and a little jelly. After eating the ice cream, you can continue to scoop out the coconut meat.

What are the popular night markets in Thailand？

• Jodd Fairs: Bangkok's NO.1 most popular night market! Not only is the most popular Volcano Pork Ribs restaurant here, but also the juice stall of the Beautiful Internet Fruit Celebrity is also here, as well as other clothing, jewelry, manicure and eyelashes stalls!
• Chinatown Night Market: There are night market stalls and food stalls on both sides of Samphanthawong Road! Every night is very lively and crowded. Many food stalls always in long queues of customers. However, the snacks such as shark fin soup and bird's nest dessert here cannot be found in other night markets.
• Pattaya Floating Market: With a variety of fresh food and food stalls. You can see vendors on the boat shouting and doing business, and they also set up fires to sell food! It is highly recommended to buy a ticket at the boat port of the market and spend 200 baht per person to take a stern boat to shuttle on the market canal. The whole boat trip takes about an hour and will take you to visit the three major markets here!
• Chatuchak Weekend Night Market: The largest flea market in Thailand, it is one of the popular shopping and check-in places for tourists from all over the world. There are about 15,000 stalls in the market, including clothing, toys, snacks, etc.

What should you pay attention to when traveling in Thailand？

• Always pay attention to the safety of your property when traveling. 
• Don't let others carry your luggage for you. Anyone who knocks on the door and asks for money must be a scammer.
• Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate and it is summer all year round. In principle, you only need to bring summer clothes. However, the air-conditioning in shopping malls is very cold and it is easy to catch a cold, so it is best to bring a thin jacket.
• Bring sunglasses, sun hats, umbrellas, swimsuits, sunscreen and other travel supplies. Thailand’s ultraviolet rays are particularly strong, so don’t underestimate it! ! ! ! ! !
• When shopping in Thailand, you can request a refund of the 7% VAT when you return home. If you purchase goods worth more than 2,000 baht from the same store on the same day and have the words "VAT Refund For Tourists" printed on them, you can ask the merchant for a tax refund form and product receipt. If you have purchased more than 5,000 baht in Thailand with the same passport, you can use these forms to apply for tax refund at the departure hall on the 4th floor of the airport.