Are you planning to visit Thailand for the first time? Undoubtedly, you may feel anxiety about traveling for the first time to Thailand. There are various things that cause a sense of anxiety, such as cultural differences, food, language to the fear of smooth travel. Well, especially for you who plan to go on holiday to Thailand the first time, consider the following tips and guidelines.
Dressing
Perhaps on a trip to Thailand, there are one or two temples you will visit. As a place of worship, you should wear a polite dress as a sign that you respect the place of worship and the culture of others. Avoid wearing shorts or short skirts. Avoid also wearing a sleeveless top or top with a neckline is too low.
Reply Kind Regards
When you meet the people of Thailand, you will be greeted with warm greetings. The greeting called "wai" is in the form of body language with a little head bowed while clasping hands in front of the chest. Reply the greeting in the same way. Meanwhile, if you want to greet a monk while at the temple, bend your body, bow your head and put your palms in front of your chest. This way, your presence will be well received.
Using Taxi or Tuk Tuk
Taxis and Tuk Tuk become the means of transportation that you will often encounter while in Thailand. For the sake of convenience, you should use a taxi that uses the argometer. If forced to use a taxi that does not use the argometer, you should do bargain price at the beginning. Make sure there is an agreement before you ride it. Because if not, maybe you will be charged a price higher than the normal price.
Similarly when you want to use Tuk Tuk. Tuk Tuk is a typical Thai transportation that looks like a bajaj. Make a pricing deal in advance so that you know the exact rate to be paid. You can ask the Thais about the Tuk Tuk tariff for a certain distance to get the picture.
ATM and Money Changer
No need to worry about the existence of ATM and Money Changer. You can find it easily in Thailand. Upon arrival at Thailand airport, you will soon find some ATMs and Money Changer. You can immediately withdraw cash or exchange money once you arrive at the airport before embarking on a holiday trip in Thailand.
Shop in Market
Of course you want to get cheap goods while in Thailand. Not only for personal collections, but also as souvenirs to take home. To get the price of cheap goods, you should shop in the markets. Do not forget to bargain for you to get a really cheap price. Some of the markets you must visit include the Chiang Mai night bazaar, the Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok, and the Tha Kha floating market located near Samut Songkhram.
Sunscreen and Anti Mosquito Lotion
How many tourist spots in Thailand will you visit? For outdoor tourist spots such as beaches, waterfalls, caves and national parks should prepare sunscreen and anti-mosquito lotion. Sunscreen will protect your skin from sunburn while on the beach. While the anti mosquito lotion will protect your skin from mosquito bites when out into the forest to visit the cave or waterfall.
Learn a language
Before going on holiday to Thailand, it's good you learn a little Thai Language. As a tourist destination, most Thai people understand English. But there's nothing wrong if you greet them by using Thai language. Surely they will be very happy. Thai words you need to learn include gratitude, greetings when you meet, and other similar phrases.
Buying Food on the Streets
There are many culinary that you can find while walking in Thailand. The price was fairly cheap and tastes no less delicious with the food in the restaurant. But you should be careful when buying food on the side of the road. Keep in mind the cleanliness. Choose a merchant or a crowded diner. Usually stalls like this food is fresher because quickly sold. Do not forget to wash your hands before and after meals, especially if you choose to eat by the side of the road.
Notice the Default Items
As in the tourist areas in general, there are only bad people who take advantage of the situation for its own sake. Therefore, pay attention always your luggage. Make sure the items are near you. Do not be easy to trust with people who have just been known. Take advantage of tourist information services to get the right information.
Travel
If you do not want to bother taking care of return trips, lodging and determine the tourist spots that want to visit, you should use travel agency services. The travel agency will organize your travels well so your holiday trips will be more fun. Especially for the first time you want to Thailand, travel agency service can be the right choice.
Well, that's some tips and guides on holiday to Thailand for the first time that is important to you know. By listening to these tips and guidelines, I hope your trip to Thailand will become easier and more fun.
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