Thailand
Thailand is a very magical place that offers many attractions at a very low cost.
It is a great vacation destination for those on a budget and still offers plenty of adventures and beautiful sights to be seen.
You may choose to explore one of the many THOUSANDS of islands or take part in one of the stronger cultural experiences that are all scattered throughout many great cities.
Here you will find information and pictures from the following locations:
BANGKOK
Not only the capital, but the most populated city in Thailand.
Here you will find plenty of traffic, tourists and skyscrapers along with the most visited attraction in Thailand, The Grand Palace.
This is a location that offers incredible design, detail and mind-blowing aesthetic appeal. (Pictured below)
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Bangkok (BKK) with the best rates on flights here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars are available for pickup in Bangkok as well as their local transit (bus, sky train, taxi).
Bikes are also an option but only for experienced drivers as Bangkok is a very busy city with not much structure to their traffic laws.
THINGS TO DO:
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KOH SAMUI
A beautiful island with vibrant colors and intricate designs within all their creations.
Pictured below are Big Buddha, Wat Plai Laem, Floating Temple, Red Clay Temple and the mummified monk located at Wat Khunaram.
When visiting any temple or place of worship it is important to look into the dress code and ensure you have adequate clothing.
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Koh Samui (USM) or plan a full Thailand experience starting in Bangkok (BKK).
Check for the best rates on airfare here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars are available for pickup in Koh Samui or Bangkok.
Koh Samui also offers the local Tuc-Tucs, taxis and motorbike/scooter rentals.
This location is much more mellow so getting around via scooter is much more manageable.
THINGS TO DO:
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PATTAYA
This is a perfect choice if you are looking for an inexpensive vacation with tons to do.
Pattaya offers many attractions including elephant shows/rides, the Sanctuary of Truth, Thai massages (half an hour for $5 in 2016), jet-skiing and parasailing.
There are many food/clothing vendors along the street, where you may choose to buy a very inexpensive souvenir, get a drink, relax at the beach, or even get a massage right then and there.
If you're feeling extra saucy, the night life offers what is referred to as a "ping pong show," a controversial yet very memorable experience!
GETTING THERE:
The closest airport to Pattaya is Utapao (UTP) however starting in Bangkok (BKK) is just 90 miles away and may have better rates.
You can compare prices here.
PLACES TO STAY:
Find great deals on hotels here.
Traveling on a budget? Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings.
GETTING AROUND:
Rental cars are available for pickup in Pattaya or Bangkok, as well as a variety of public transportation.
Additionally, a bike can be rented but this is another very busy city that only experienced motor-bike drivers should attempt.
THINGS TO DO: