THAILAND: GETTING AROUND

The unsurpassed cultures and preeminent backgrounds make Thailand an interesting and memorable country to visit. More people visit Thailand than any other country in Southeast Asia. This is no surprise as the Royal Kingdom of Thailand has so much to offer for the visitor: historic culture, lively arts, beautiful beaches, a good nightlife, friendly and hospitable people and last but not least one of the best cuisines in the world.

GETTING AROUND:

By Boats:

For tourists, the best way to travel (if possible) is by water. Many types of boats are available at varied rates, and the fresh air makes travel marvelous, especially on a hot day.

By Plane:

Bangkok Domestic airport terminal is 25 km north of the city. Thai Airways maintains an extensive network to any place of importance in the kingdom.

Taking a plane to or from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phuket and Koh Samui is highly recommended. Prices are very cheap and they are a number of daily flights allowing the traveler a lot of flexibility.

By Car:

Thailand has a good up-to-date network of well maintained roads and highways between all main centers. Much of the north-south route is dual carriageway.

A self-drive holiday offers the opportunity to experience wonderful Thai culture and the opportunity for travelers to stop as long as they like at the many points of interest in the Kingdom.

By Train

Trains are a great way of traveling across Thailand and the country takes pride in a well maintained railway network which reaches almost every corner of the country. Several different classes of train travel are available, from coach to private sleeper, and from regular to express service.

By bus

Modern and comfortable air-conditioned buses provide reliable service to every province and all the major towns. Regular and local buses, while usually slower and less comfortable, are extremely reasonably priced. You can buy tickets at every bus terminal or contact any local travel agent to help with purchasing a ticket.