How much does it cost to travel in Thailand? Thailand is generally an affordable destination for tourists. The costs of travel and public transport depend on the type of transport you use and the distance you travel.

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Are you planning to travel to Thailand soon? Thailand is a beautiful country with a lot of diversity. And that is the recipe for an unforgettable holiday!

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How times are changing…. (reader submission)

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November 15 2023

This personal narrative offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of travel in Thailand and Malaysia over a period of four decades. The writer shares experiences from his first visit to Thailand 42 years ago, when taxi fares were still negotiable, to the present day when modern technologies such as taxi apps simplify travel. Infused with observations and anecdotes, the story vividly brings to life the changes in transportation, tourist attractions and everyday interactions, demonstrating how technological advances and globalization have transformed the travel experience.

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Thailand has a climate characterized by extremes. It is mostly humid and hot. But it can also rain heavily. What is the best time to travel to Thailand right now? Thailand can be divided into three areas. The north (Chiang Mai and Isaan), the central part (Bangkok) and the south (including Phuket). The north and central part of Thailand have a tropical savanna climate. The south has a tropical monsoon climate.

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Thailand question: How is the situation in Thailand now?

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January 29 2023

A question for the 'mainly' Dutch and Belgians who live in Thailand. Now after the 2 years of corona and economic misery in the EU, how is the situation in Thailand at the moment regarding Covid? Vaccinated mouth mask duty and whether infections? And the daily life and travel prices? Big difference between tourist prices and or for the Thai themselves?

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Something to cross off my bucket list; I have visited every province of Thailand. In May 2022 I arrived in Thailand and started traveling around on my rented Yamaha Aerox 155.

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Traveling to Belgium with a Thai grandchild?

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November 24 2022

In April my Thai wife and I are going to Belgium for one month, we would like to take her grandchild (8 years old) with us (it is then school leave). Which formalities must be fulfilled.

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Bringing a small dog from Thailand to the Netherlands?

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October 2, 2022

I am traveling from BKK to NL soon and want to bring my small dog. Was born in Thailand so with Thai papers.

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First time to Thailand, how will our trip be memorable?

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8 September 2022

We want to make a tour in Thailand as 2 couples aged 60+ in January 2023. It is the first time that we go to Thailand and have never been to another Asian country.

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Thailand travel (video)

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April 14, 2022

If you want to travel to Thailand, there are several options. For example, you can opt for an organized package tour or a round trip.

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Questions about traveling in Thailand

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November 2 2021

My girlfriend and I are planning to travel to Thailand for the first time next spring / summer late summer with 2 good friends. I am Thai and want to travel there for a few months. Exploring country as I was born there and going back to my native country for the first time. I immediately want to make a big tour in Asia from six months to a year. Provided the covid situation allows, of course.

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Information about interprovincial travel

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10 September 2021

Thai and farang who want to travel to other provinces may face restrictions. This is especially true for travelers from the so-called dark red areas. It is a good idea to inquire before departure whether the province of your destination has certain restrictions.

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Thailand question: Traveling from Buriram to Bangkok

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31 August 2021

My wife wants to travel from Buriram to Bangkok airport. What should she take into account? To what extent is Bangkok locked down?

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Normally I will be released from quarantine in Bangkok on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. I would like (I am alone) to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Unfortunately, I have heard that there is no longer a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

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My Thai girlfriend wants to travel by bus from Pattaya to Phitsanulok early next month to visit her family and stay there for a month. She doesn't know if that can be done without restrictions? Does she have to be quarantined with her family upon arrival? 

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Yesterday there was another press conference by Hugo de Jonge and Mark Rutte, in which no clarity has yet been given about traveling abroad (non-necessary travel). The negative travel advice for traveling abroad will remain in force until mid-May. Before then, the cabinet will issue an advice for the summer holidays.

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EU citizens should be able to travel largely freely again this summer. To this end, the EU is coming up with a pass that states what their 'corona status' is. This concerns vaccination, being tested negative or having antibodies against the corona virus. This pass should give EU citizens access to all EU countries. The European Commission is presenting a plan for this today.

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We have been going to Thailand for a month for 11 years and know that you can arrange everything from Bangkok yourself or with domestic ones
flights or by taxi. We want to combine a month of Thailand and a month of Malaysia next year. My question is it just as easy to travel in Malaysia as in Thailand. Or even better, does anyone have an address where we can go to be driven around for a month?

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The Dutch Prime Minister said in his speech earlier this week that traveling is now anti-social and reflects shameless behaviour. I do not agree with that. As long as someone has the money to follow the costly procedure of a trip to Thailand and as long as the airport continues to function and the airlines continue to fly, there is no antisocial behavior.

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On a slow boat to ……Thailand?

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December 11 2020

If you want to travel to Thailand for any reason, you buy a ticket and take the plane to Bangkok. But there is another way, namely with a ship. I do not mean an adventurous journey with a (large) sailing ship, not even as part of a cruise, but as a paying passenger on a cargo ship.

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The summer of 2020 will be different than we are used to because of the corona virus. Going on holiday is less obvious this year. For those who go anyway, the government's advice is: prepare well and inform yourself.

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Thailand has closed all borders to inbound travelers at least until June 30, except for people of Thai nationality and those with professions in the transport sector such as pilots.

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