The fascination of Thailand remains strong for Aussies. Sitting only six hours flying time from Perth, and eight or so from the East Coast, Thailand offers beautiful beaches, mountain forests, temples galore, shopping and some of the best food in the world. In addition, the run-down aspects of prostitution and the famous full moon parties and have a mix of fun, some want to leave, while others may be happy, will never walk.
This is a common target for the first timeBackpackers because it is easy to bypass, English is widely spoken and the pursuit of good and evil is never a problem. There are also some pretty nice beaches to sleep off the hangover or just enjoy the sun.
Seasons / When
Thailand is hot and humid most of the year. The most convenient time to visit is during November to March. It rains less and is not super hot. Thailand, the tourist season is at this moment and during July and August.
Therainy season from about July to October. rainy season, a bad reputation in this period the most popular beaches between the waste after heavy rains can be covered. Although this may break an active fire, and the landscape is lush and green. October is the wettest time of year.
April to June and from September to October are usually the cheapest rates and lower tourist traffic. Consider this time when travel offers off the hordes wantin high season.
Check flights from Australia to Thailand
If you intend to book the popular election of a few days in Bangkok and five or more to Phuket or Ko Samui, it pays to be on the packages offered by travel agencies in Australia. As Fiji is one of the few destinations where to book through a travel agency in this way cheaper than booking on the web. Companies are spaces and places for the airlines prefer, which can be sold'm assignedcheap.
If you book one can not always take Jetstar (which flies to Phuket Direct) will always be the cheapest. Thai Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines will also receive regular offers to Bangkok from Australia. From there you can depend on the domestic carriers to one of the islands (see below). East Coast prices recently have the lowest $ 600 including tax return season in Bangkok (Thai Airways and British have been).
For students, it isSTA student flights to pay or there are often low fares on this route.
The most common way is to fly to Bangkok, spend a few days and then head off to Phuket or Ko Samui (or both). Expect to pay about $ 1,200 including tax for all three over the season, while his nearest $ 2,000 including taxes for Christmas (for flights).
Costs
to allow a budget backpack $ 30-50 dollars per day in low season. It's not as cheap as some countries of Southeast Asia, but stillgreat value. For a comfortable holiday, is $ 100 per day for a decent hotel and you will live quite comfortably.
Domestic Airlines
Try to get to these carriers for you to Bangkok and the popular islands and other destinations in Thailand.
Thai Air Asia - flies domestic routes and international
Nok Air - Fly to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Trang, Loei, Udon Thani, Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat
One Two Go - Budget carrier with similarlist of destination for Nok Air also offers free snacks on board.
Bangkok Airways to fly - from 1986 Bangkok Air is a popular choice, which flies to over 20 Asian cities. Great for Bangkok - Phuket - Ko Samui flights. You can book online and its website that offers a discount on some accommodation.
Destination Air offers - a small company, scenic flights over the sea air and day trips around Phuket and the surrounding islands such as Ko Pi Pi. Minimum passengersapply.
The entry into central Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport from / What if I reach the airport in Bangkok?
Shortly after arrival, it is easy to some Australian dollars on the local currency or the use of an ATM (best prices).
As soon as you can probably at customs by the locals and offers a taxi in the city are set to go. Store in cool and ignore the tug as a shuttle bus into town costs $ 9.00AUD poultry and ranges from 0430 to 0030 A taxi is more expensive.Just go look for the sign for the shuttle bus is easy.
Most travelers stay at or near the famous Khaosan Road, saying only that the bus boy where your head. When you arrive outside the opening hours of the shuttle bus (and many flights to Oz), is still easy to get a taxi. Make sure the driver turns on the display, starts at about 35B. Exit the cabin, if not turn the meter on. Be firm about this - as elsewhere it is a scam for the municipalityTaxi drivers, the price on arrival. Is tolled for the engine if the trip to the city by taxi - so you can ask for a small amount of extra money for the road. The cost of a taxi should be no more than $ 12 Australian dollars or so in town. The airport is located about 30 km or 45 minutes drive from downtown.
If you are booking a transfer to Australia I think it's about $ 40 Aussie dollars one way, it is much easier and cheaper to just get through the shuttle if you. If you get behind and then a taxi is always cheaper to book a transfer to Australia.
If you are staying in Khaosan Road: After starting the shuttle bus or taxi to Kao Son street and walk until the end of the road where the monastery (Wat), there is a police station turn right, cross this , the road and take the name on the red brick road Rambuttri Soi (the monastery is now on the left side). This area is much quieter than the main road.
Khao San Road AccommodationOptions
In Bangkok, Ko Shan Road is usually the first stop for most travelers, most travelers on a budget. In recent times, most hotels seem to sprout everywhere. Outside peak, it is quite easy to prove in this very small room and book a place - albeit in busy periods, or if you do not want wings reservation in advance is quite simple.
Viengtai Hotel is a popular choice for young Australians. Count on about $ 10-30 aNight.
Rambuttri Inn (15-20AUD) is a popular place and family pool.
MyHouse-Guest House ($ 10AUD) One of the best cheapie beautiful and peaceful rules of Bangkok.
With each Guest House in this area be sure to check the chamber, but most are cheap as they are in order.
For more comfort digs most big name hotels in Bangkok are represented. If you have the money to the city's most famous hotels, the Oriental is the place to be. If you are notensure that the Royal Orchid Sheraton just down the river, great views, a much lower price.
Other areas of Bangkok must remain so, click Chinatown and the Sukhumvit Road area.
Khaosan Road is good for those traveling for the first time or go shopping and the best place to arrange other travel services such as visas and tickets.
Moving to Thailand
Train / bus
Thailand has a fantastic trains and buses which are cheap, quick and easy to use.Tickets can be purchased from many local travel agencies, if not cheap and is difficult to buy the bus stop or train station. The cheapest way to handle is to rely on the "Fan" buses for short and medium distances - especially early in the morning to avoid the worst effects of heat. The cheapest option is third-class railway, may take a little 'more AC buses more expensive but are a fun way to escape.
Beach Destinations
Phuket
This Iceland half a millionPeople, mostly in Thailand visited. And 'well-served by flights from all over Asia and has a great mix of accommodation to choose from. Living in the heart of Phuket, the beach is expensive, while a few blocks back, or 15 minutes down the road are cheaper options in Karon Beach. This is the area where you can easily visit the islands of Ko Pi Pi (from the movie The Beach).
Ko Samui
Once a destination purely financial Ko Samui is now a realHoliday island. All the leading hotels here are expensive accommodations with the standard. For a family beach holiday Phuket or Khao Lak, an hour north, the best bets. Most Australians get to Ko Samui on the way to Ko Panyang for famous full moon parties. Click on the link below for a full page on how to get and run-down on this popular and always loose nights out. The parties are quite commercialized these days, but still worth a visit.
Off the beatPath
There are more than one in Thailand Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui. It 'easy to do, so with a little' time checking out places like Khao Sok National Park, Ko Chang and the Similan Islands are far from the masses. Avoid the southern city of Pattaya mainland tourists package, pimps, members of St. pedophile limits: it is not pleasant.
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