Traveling to Thailand? Here are 4 Basic Things That You Need to Know

Thailand is one such country that has become a popular travel destination for many Indians making their first International tour. And what better than to write an article that can guide them around when they set off to this unknown land for the first time.

1. Centers for Visa Application Services

If you are planning to stay no more than 15 days in Thailand, then you can go for the Visa on Arrival service. There are around 32 designated immigration checkpoints in Thailand where you can reach out for the visa service. It could take not more than 10 minutes or an hour depending on the passenger traffic.

You could also avail the visa from India before you jump into a plane and fly to Thailand. This will help you to avoid the long queues. Indian residents can apply for a visa for Transit, Tourist, and Non-Immigration Visas at the VFS Thailand Application Center located at the following places:

• Delhi
• Chandigarh
• Gurgaon
• Jalandhar

In case if you plan to stay for longer than 30 days then you can apply for a Visa to the Royal Thai Embassy. In case of regular visa, you can apply for one at the Royal Thai Consulate General, which is located at the following three places — Chennai, New Delhi, and Kolkata.

2. Type of Clothes to Wear

Go classy and comfortable. You can wear anything you like to Thailand but please make sure that you abide by some ethics. Such as girls should take care not to expose cleavages, shoulders, and knees. Men on the other hand, please do not expose your chest, belly, or arms.

In short, do not wear anything inappropriate to places where you should not. While it is okay to go topless or in your swimsuits on the beaches, if you are visiting the temples or walking into the town, it is important that you cover yourself up.

3. Foods to Try Out in Thailand

When it comes to food, Thailand has full of street foods to offer and there is no dearth to it. Nevertheless, for most first-time visitors, choosing the right food in an unknown place and that too reading through a menu of exotic and unknown dishes can make you both anxious and confused. Here are some names that you can give a try:

• Indonesian Prawn
• Chinese Tofu
• Thai Noodles with mixed vegetables and chicken
• Naasi Ayam Goreng (it is somewhat similar to a simple chicken rice dish but different in terms of ingredients and taste)
• Tom Yung Goong (spicy shrimp soup)
• Som Tum (spicy papaya salad)
• Tom Kha Kai (chicken in coconut soup)
• Gaeng Daeng (contains meat, red curry paste, smooth coconut milk, and garnished with sliced kaffir lime leaves)

4. Transportation

Traveling in Thailand is budget friendly and cheap. But apart from finding the cheap flight to travel to Thailand, you might also be wondering what travel friend modes of transportation would there be in Thailand. After all, budget matters. Well, you can easily avail a taxi service upon landing at the airport or if you prefer to go via other means of transportation, then hop into the BTS metro. There are kiosks at the station from where you can avail tickets. Also, traveling from one part of the country to another via plane is convenient and cheap. Most of the airlines like Nok Air and AirAsia are budget-friendly and are always running up sales.

Check out Cleartrip for information on avail the visa from India Bangkok to Thailand flight, and other domestic flights that you can avail.

Conclusion

These are some of the few basic tips that will help to answer the first few set of queries that you have on your mind. And hopefully the article will really come handy to you when you need it the most. Happy Travelling.