Thailand Travel Easy

The charm of Thailand remains strong for Aussies. Sitting only six hours flying time from Perth, and eight or so from the east coast, Thailand has beautiful beaches, mountain forests, temples galore, good shops and some of the best food on earth. Add to this sordid aspects of prostitution and the famous full moon parties, and you have a mix of fun, who want to leave a little 'more, while others like never being able to return.

It is a common target for the first timeBackpackers because it is easy to get around, English is widely spoken and the search for good times and bad is never a problem. There are also some beautiful beaches in front of the cat to sleep or enjoy the so-called

Seasons / When

Thailand is hot and humid for much of the year. The most convenient time to visit is between November and March. It rains less and is not super hot. Thailand peak travel times are now and in the months of July and August.

L 'The rainy season runs from July to about October. The rainy season comes a bad reputation in this period are the most popular beaches are littered with garbage after heavy rains. However, the pause can stimulate the heat, and the landscape is lush and green. October is the wettest time of year.

April to June and September-October usually see the cheapest rates and the least amount of tourist traffic. Consider this time if you want to travel away from the hordesin high season.

first flights from Australia to Thailand

If you're getting planning are the popular choice of a couple of days in Bangkok and five or more to Phuket or Ko Samui, it's worth, according to the packages offered by major tour operators in Australia. Such as Fiji, is one of the few destinations where your reservation cheaper through an agent so that with the inclusion on the network can. Companies have assigned spaces and places for the airlines you prefer, which can be sold verycheap.

If you go in the same reservation is not always the case, Jetstar (which flies directly to Phuket) are always to be the cheapest. Thai Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines will also have special rules to Bangkok from Australia. From here you can focus on the domestic carriers for each of the islands (see below). From the east coast of recent rates from $ 600 return including tax season Bangkok (British Airways or Thai) were.

For students, it isThat's worth STA or flight student, as fares are often cheap on this route.

The most common way would be to fly to Bangkok, spend a few days and then head out to Ko Samui or Phuket (or both). Expect to pay about $ 1,200 including VAT for all three in the season, while closer to $ 2000 incl VAT for Christmas (for flights).

Costs

Backpack on a budget of $ 30-50 dollars a day stay in low season. It is not as cheap as some countries in South-East Asia, but it is stillgreat value. For a comfortable apartment is $ 100 per day for a decent hotel and you have to live quite comfortably.

Domestic Airlines

Try these carriers for you to get out of Bangkok and the popular islands and other destinations in Thailand.

Thai Air Asia - flies domestic routes and international

Nok Air - Flying Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Trang, Loei, Udon Thani, Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat

One-Two-Go - Budget carrier with similar targetNok Air has list also offers free snacks on board.

Bangkok Airways - Bangkok Air Flying since 1986, is a popular choice, which flies to 20 Asian cities. Great for Bangkok - Phuket - Koh Samui flights. You can book online and its website also offers some discounts for accommodation.

are a small company offering scenic flights by seaplane and day trips around Phuket and the surrounding islands such as Ko Pi Pi minimum requirements of the passengers - Destination air.

Getting StartedCentre in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport from / what happens when the airport in Bangkok?

Shortly after arrival, it is easy to change a couple of Australian dollars for the local currency, or use an ATM (best prices).

Once the customs are likely to give the locals a taxi in the city are set to go. Cool and ignore these campaigns as the shuttle bus into town costs $ 9.00AUD poultry runs and in 0430 the 0030th A taxi is more expensive. Just go out there and watchfor directions to the shuttle bus is easy.

Most travelers to stay at or near the famous Khaosan Road, just say that the boy's bus when the line is. If you arrive (and many flights from Oz) outside of the shuttle bus operating times, it is still easy to get a taxi. Make sure the driver turns the meter starts at about 35B. Exit the cabin, if you do not turn on the meter. Be firm about this - to do, as elsewhere, it is a common scam for taxi drivers at a price ofCheck. You must pay the toll of the engine when driving around town in a taxi - so you will be asked for a small amount of extra money on the road. The cost of a taxi should not exceed $ 12 or so Australian dollar in the city. The airport is about 30 km or 45 minutes drive from the city center.

If you look at booking a transfer to Australia, about $ 40 one way the Aussie, it is much easier and cheaper just to get on the bus when you arrive. If you arrive too lateTaxi is even cheaper when you book a transfer to Australia.

If you are staying in Khaosan Road: After getting off a shuttle bus or taxi on the street Kao son until the end of the road where the monastery (Wat) is walking, there is a police station turn right and continue on this road, cross the road and walk down the red brick street called Soi Rambuttri (the monastery is now on the left side). This area is much quieter than on the main road.

Khao San Road accommodation

In Bangkok, Ko ShanRoad is usually the first stop for most travelers, most of those on a budget. Lately, the hotels seem to sprout more comfortable anywhere. Off-peak hours, it is quite easy to show only in this small room and book a place - albeit in a busy time, or if you want to book in advance wing, is quite simple.

Viengtai Hotel is a popular choice for young Australians. Expect to pay about $ 10-30 per night.

Rambuttri Inn (15-20AUD) is apopular place and comfortable, with a swimming pool.

MyHouse Guest House ($ 10AUD) One of the best cheapies beautiful and quiet standard of Bangkok.

With a table in this area be sure to check the first room, but most will be OK, how cheap they are.

For a more comfortable lead most of the big name hotels in Bangkok are represented. Are you the money the most famous hotels, the Oriental is the place to be. If you can not afford the Royal Orchid Sheraton onlyalong the river offers spectacular views to a much lower price.

Other areas of Bangkok are to remain pure, visits to Chinatown and the area of Sukhumvit Road.

Khaosan Road is to go for the first time traveler or go shopping, and the best place for other travel services such as visas and train tickets.

Getting around in Thailand

Train / bus

Thailand has a fantastic train and bus to be operated cheaply, quickly and easily. You can buy tickets from many localTravel Agents, even if it's cheaper and not difficult to buy at the bus stop or railway station. The cheapest way to get to the "fan" buses for short and medium trips - let alone in the early hours of the worst effects of the heat should be avoided. The cheapest option by train, third class, may take a bit 'longer than the bus to move around more expensive, but in a playful manner.

Beach Destinations

Phuket

The island is half a million people have visited in Thailand.It is good to flights from all over Asia and has a great mix of accommodation to choose from. Living in the heart of Phuket, the beach will be expensive, while a few blocks back, or 15 minutes by road to Karon Beach, the most convenient options. This is the area where you can easily visit the islands of Ko Pi Pi (from the movie The Beach).

Ko Samui

Once a budget is purely objective Ko Samui is now a real island holiday. All major hotels arehere with expensive accommodation on the agenda. For a beach holiday in Phuket and Khao Lak budget, an hour north, the best bets. Most Australians will be on the way to Ko Samui to Ko Panyang famous full moon parties. Click on the link below for a full page, how to get and process of the popular and easily accessible from the nights. The parties these days are pretty commercialized, but still worth a visit.

Off the beaten track

There are heaps more to Thailand not onlyBangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui. It 'easy to manage, then with a little' time checking places like Khao Sok National Park, Ko Chang and the Similan islands to get away from the masses. Avoid the southern city of Pattaya mainland tourists in the package, pimps, members of the pedophile san limits: not good.