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No wonder people love to
travel to
Thailand these days. It's hot. It's fun. And
it's cheap. Everything here is cheap -- hotels,
food, shopping -- you name it. A coconut costs 20
baht (that's around 50 cents -US). A bowl of
noodle costs from 30 to 70 baht (depending on how
nice the restaurant is).
Hotels in
Thailand are cheap. They have hotels to suit
any budget you have. If you're a backpacker and
want to stay in Bangkok, Kaosan road is your ideal
destination. It's dirt cheap. If you have deeper
pocket, you can stay in a small hotel for $40. But
if you have $100 or $200, go for a nicer hotel.
It's all worth it. You can be sure that the
service is second to none. When you leave Bangkok
for the beach, you have the choice of cheap
bungalows or prettier resorts. You can book a room
in advance or you can just walk in. Feel free to a
look around and pick the resort you like once you
get there.
You'll have a great time in Thailand. Bangkok
is the capital. And you shouldn't miss it for the
world. Dress politely and take a taxi to the Grand
Palace, Wat Pra Kaew ("Wat" means temple in Thai)
and Wat Po. If your hotel is by the Chao Phraya
river (the main river in Bangkok), book the
hotel's cruise for dinner. Also, remember to spend
a weekend in Bangkok. Put on your summer outfit
and take a taxi to Jatujak weekend market (open on
Saturdays and Sundays). They have everything here.
And when I say everything, I mean it -- from
clothing, accessories, Thai handicrafts, to
furniture. The place is huge. Be there around 11,
have lunch there, and enjoy your shopping till
late afternoon. Make sure you have a lot of cash
with you -- you'll love to buy everything you see.
Here you have to bargain, and they only take cash.
Your travel to Bangkok can't be complete without
going to Jatujak.
I often feel sorry for tourists who
travel to
Thailand with a tour group. They don't get to
see much. Getting around Bangkok is especially
easy. In fact, you don't need to take a tour. You
can get around the city by skytrain, taxi or
tuktuk. And if you want to get a little
sun-tanned, just fly to the south -- to Phuket
island, Samui island, Phi Phi island, or Similan
island. You don't even need a tour guide once you
are at the beach!
Thai people are incredibly friendly and
helpful. All you have to do is ask. Just ask for
help, and they'll help you as much as they can.
They can speak a little English. You'll have no
problem. If you approach someone who can't speak
English, you'll still have no problem. Use your
common sense. Use your hands. Speak in chunks, not
sentences. Say the name of the place you want to
go. If they walk away, that doesn't mean they
don't want to help you. It simply means they can't
speak English at all. And they're too embarrassed
about that. So, don't take it personally. Don't
give up. Ask the next person you see. They'll help
you out -- I bet you a Pad Thai on that!
When you
travel in Thailand, you should have no problem
if you just learn to ask for help. You see, most
tourists rely on maps (which are pretty useless
when you're in Thailand). They just stand there
clueless with their maps while Thai people walk
past by (wondering deep down if they can help you
out...You see, most Thais are shy. They won't walk
up to you asking if you need help. You need to
initiate the conversation.)
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