Tours in Thailand are one of the most popular dreams for adventurous souls. Thailand, a South-East Asian country, known for its tropical beaches, lavish royal mansions, prehistoric ruins and sparkling temples. An exotic destination with bustling markets, mountains, and elephants. Whether travelling with a group by Kraze Travel, the leading adventure travel agencies in Malta, or travelling on a private tour with friends, family, or as a couple, tours in Thailand can be a superb experience for everyone, there is always something interesting for everyone, of every age group.
Visa
Citizens of Malta must hold a visa for Thailand regardless of the length and purpose of their stay. The consulate general of Thailand in Malta is located at 4/4 Regent House, Bisazza Street. Their telephone contact number is 21 319 326. For more details and information you can follow this link.
Time Zone
The Indochina Time is used with a UTC+7.
Best time to go on Tours in Thailand
Thailand is located in the central of the Asian Peninsula, it enjoys a year-round pleasant summery climate and plenty of warm and high temperatures. During the months of April and May Thailand’s experiences the hottest temperatures while the weather in June sees the wet season bringing heavy rain all the way through the month till October. Although the heavy rain, during the monsoon the days are mainly sunny and the rainstorms dashes quickly. In other words, the best time to visit this magical tropical island is during the months of November to February.
Vaccines
It is very important to make sure that all the required vaccinations have been taken otherwise make a plan as some of these needs to be taken even 3 months prior to your departure. Be responsible, stay healthy and safe.
Currency
The Thai Baht (THB) and also the United States Dollar (USD) Currency are used throughout the island. One can easily exchange currency beforehand, you may easily contact Flexserve. Or simply exchange money upon arrival at the airport. There are no additional charges or commissions when changing cash at the airport. It is the easiest and cheapest way. 1 Euro gives you around 36 Thai Bhat.
Food
Thai food is renowned for its chilli-hot or relatively mild, consistency as the base of every dish. Thai cuisine has a characteristic combination of Eastern and Western Thai influences. The herbal flavors are an important mix for that unique taste, mainly the sour, sweet or even the salty taste. Since the influence of tourism and tours in Thailand, Thai food has accustomed a balance of cooking, cooking as a means of art. Thai Food is considered to be one of the five most asked for internationally. So, sit back and enjoy this lavishing food.
Country Top things to do by interest
Nature
Spend a magical night in a floating bamboo bungalow in the heart of Khao Sok National Park! Or maybe enjoy the jungle trekking, kayaking, caving, canoeing, swimming in the lake and long tail boat trips amongst the limestone cliffs. Wake up in the morning to the blissful sounds of nature.
Why not try trekking or hiking in Chiang Mai tropical forest, this will definitely be a spiritual experience. A stress reliver, take time to enjoy the natural surroundings, to hear the sound of the birds or maybe the sizzle sound of the dry leaves on the ground. It is proven that this kind of activity has an overall rewarding feeling.
Beaches, Swimming & Relaxing
Koh Phangan is an island surrounded with beautiful crystal clear blue beaches, easily accessible with daily ferry service from the main land or Koi Samui. It is also renowned for its full moon parties. Another alternative would be a visit to Koh Nang Yuan, which is only 15 minute ride via long tail boats from Koh Tao. Snorkeling is a must. The beach on Koh Nang Yuan is picture perfect.
Nature & trekking
The Huay Nam Dand National park offers one of the typical trekking routes in the North area of Thailand. It is situated approximately 1,5 hours drive northwest of Chiang Mai. It is a fantastic place where you can easily spend a two-day trek away from the rest of civilization, a fantastic place to be, switched off from the outside world, to gain inner peace. One can also enjoy the bamboo rafting on the Mae Taeng River.
Wildlife
One can also experience the elephants, The Elephant Nature Park, a park designated to rescue and help elephants. Here you can experience the direct contact with the elephants, one can easily swim and also give food to these beautiful animals. Elephant riding is not allowed.
Sightseeing
One can experience a scenic journey along salt and rice paddies which will take you along the famous Mae Klong, the railway market outside Bangkok, during tours in Thailand. A market where the stalls are laid out on both sides of the tracks. Or maybe a long tail boat ride from the small side canals to the Mae Klong River, passing through traditional style houses on both banks fully of palm trees.
The Damnoen Saduk, the floating market, with it maze of narrows canals, each seller with their typical straw hat, selling fruit and vegetables.
Chiang Mai – The Mok Fa Waterfall with its watercourse falling from the cliffs down to the basin and along into the stream. This are is usually naturally shaded. One can easily enjoy a swim while surrounded with nature.
Shopping
The flea and street markets are the best way to endure the Thai feeling where food and clothes are cheap. Otherwise one can also find the shopping malls throughout the country for those looking for branded names.
Adrenaline
An while you are at it, why not try ziplining, ATV and white-water rafting. These will give you that adrenaline feeling you have been looking for while on these tours in Thailand. Off-roading through then urban jungle terrain, ziplining back and forth across the river or white water rafting into the river rapids .
Local Living Experiences
Visiting one of the numerous Karen tribe community in the north of Thailand Chiang Mai is also a must. One can experience directly the mysterious way of these tribes of using the brass rings as costume jewelry. And while there why not spend the night, get that ideal experience to stay in a genuine original village.
Culture
Theravada Buddhism is the main religion in Thailand. It is a very strong element throughout this tropical island which has been drawn from the influences of Hinduism and also animism. Predecessors are highly praised in Thai culture and certified as part of spiritual practice. Thai cultural has also some taboos. This includes touching someone’s head as the head is being considered as the most important t part of the body.
Cuisine
A typical Thai meal includes salty, sweet, sour, and spicy tastes. Thai dishes are satisfying when all these four flavors are combined together with meat or fish, plenty of seasoned vegetables, maybe a a noodle dish, and why not a freshly made soup. Dessert may simply consist of fresh exotic fruit. One of the most popular dishes is Phad Thai amongst tourists.
Children Theme Parks
Pattaya is one of the most famous and visited tourist attractions with plenty of family activities. A superb place to spend time with your children is the Cartoon Network Amazone Park. Here one can experience a vast range of slides which are suitable for all ages. And for the young at heart the adrenaline story high tower, from where you can jump off and ride the wild ride down to the water pool. It is surely a must and it is considered to be a day well spent where the children will enjoy to the full.