Most attracted part of vacationing in Thailand is it’s many exotic Islands.  Thailand’s one of the main national income is tourists. So they keep these remote tourist spots very much secured, peaceful and leave out of any politics. Any problem or political activities does not affect these tourists spots.  One of these is Ko Chang, Elephant Island.  It is the largest of 52 Islands, Government developed as tourist attraction.This also part of the Mu Ko Chang national park.  Tourist for  peaceful vacation, This is a idle spot. It contains scenic beauty of come quite sandy beach and also mountains with beautiful falls, well kept jungle reserves.     For enjoying these and stay in luxury tourists can hire villas.  Fresh Sea delicious food is also another attraction. These are quite moderately priced and well served.   Blue clean sea water with white sandy beach and some shades of coconut trees are irresistible for tourists.       Apart from sunny beach, to enjoy the Elephant ride and explore the rain forest, activities of elephants is a life time enjoyment.                                   If you like you can stall around by foot with the help of a guide.  Famous waterfall is a must to visit in this island.   To go this triple water fall even you can choose the ancient buffalo cart modified for tourist comfort.   For more information and budget priced vacation you may visit  www.Sawadee.com/Thailand

One of the main tourist attarction in Thailand is PHUKET. Without visiting Phuket, vacationing in Thailand remain in  compleate. It is a doble benefit if you can plan your holiday  or vacation coinciding with many festivals and events of Phuket. In fact they have many for all over the year. These events can make your holidays a memorable one for life.The Vegeterian Feistable  generally in late September is one of the most spectecular one.   Songkran in April is Thai new year, this one is with famous water fight.    Loi Krathong in November is based on more megical festival.    (more…)

There are thousands of spots all over the world to go for vacation.  Each of these has some unique attraction. Thailand has all those diversity. If some one want to go away from the mechanical city life but need some relaxation, they may try  Thailand’s island tourist spots.   These are well prepared to receive you with spotless luxury but give you all the time to yourself for enjoying the nature with the comfort of all the modern amenities, you are habituated with.  Koh Samui is a place like that. Anyone can have relaxation in the luxurious mood in the villas. It is an ancient fishing port now developed as tourist spot. If you want, you can enjoy  peaceful, hammock lifestyle. Also action is around every where if any one wants. Trekking in the jungle and  snorkeling in Chaweng Beach, is for adventurous tourists. Visit one of the big  Buddha statue, or enjoy a traditional Thai spa treatment. Villas in Koh Samui adhere to Thai customs, with Zen-inspired decor, thatched roof architecture and internal furnitures and decorations. Most important is you are not out of the modern communication, wireless Internet available everywhere, so you have all the possibility of monitoring  your business while relaxing in a remote area of South East Asia in a natural habitat. For more details you may visit  http://www.luxuryretreats.com/villa-page/index.aspx?vid=108831  

Though more than one week past,  Bangkok political protests stopped, suggest to avoid Thailand for the time being as a vacation spot. May be be early May Thailand  will be again one of the most attractive place for budget  vaction spot for pleasure and medical treatment.                                                                                     Some of the photo during turmoil time.    But beacuse of it’s natural attraction, Thailand Beaches already started attracting tourists.               In fact all the political crisis were mainly in Bangkok. The thousands of islanders and tourists spots were not much concerned about all these turmoil.  Anyway Thailand with it’s natural and ancient beauty, remained as one of the best tourist attraction of East Asia.

Thailand a beautiful tour country of almost  five hundred thousand  square kilometers. This south eastern Asian country is between India China Malaysia Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and off course the beautiful Indian Ocean with  many beautiful tropical beaches and islands.  Thailand is a place for visitors in budget price, costs almost half of any European  /Carrebian  or Madeterian destination.

Political problem now over. Airports are open. Life going back to normal. As one of the main earning of Thailand is tourism, they do not want to spoil this economic opportunity.

I think all will be back like previous within next couple of weeks. So you can plan your tour or vacation on any of the tropical sandy beach island, better book now. As there are a lot bargain and discounts available  now. Other then beaches you may get a friendly touch of famous elephants of Thailand.  The temples with gold top are wirth visiting.

Bangkok airport under the control of anti government protesters. This is a insane situation in the country. The main gateway of the country closed for almost 4 days. Most of the tourists are in problem as many of them were scheduled to be back to their home, and now facing financial problem.

The Airport lounge is now the indoor playground of the protesters. They are using for practicing Badminton in there.  Law enforcing force also just waiting for any solution. But they are suppose to be in alart position!

Another added problem is the Thai Muslims, who are stranded in the airport for the flights to Mecca for Hajj in the first week of December. The relatives and friends of them, do not have any other alternative but to protest on street.

It is now not advisable to plan any trip to Thailand for another couple of weeks.

Better to go to Malaysia, Singapore or Cambodia  for this year’s vacation.

Because of the contentious protest against ruling party of Thailand Government, the main airport or gateway of the country Bangkok airport is closed. In fact the Opposition aassitators taken control of the airport and surrounding area roads highways. No flights are landing or taking off from this airport.

Oppposition party, People’s Alliance for Democracy took over the departure area at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok,  halting all outbound flights. Their demand is the resignation of present Prime Minister Mr.  Somchai Wongsawat.

It  is a  complete chaos and confussion in the country. Law and order situation very low. Better not to choose Thailand as Vaction spot for the time being, at least for next 7 /8 weeks. If you have already sceduled your vacation, then you may choose MALAYSIA instead Thailand for this year.

Thailand is a world recognized place of Tour and Vacation. Their are hundreds of flights to Thailand all over the world. It is well connected with non stop flights flights from Europe and US. Budget and package tours also available. May contact www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Thailand/CheapFlights.

For reguler flights  best is http://www.thaiair.com/ the national carrier of the host country, as they know Thailand best.

Off course your national carrier like http://www.britishairways.com/travel/globalgateway from UK has also some package tours.

You may consult some other tour operators like  http://www.aandftour.com/    for any better deals. 

Generally to visit Thailand Air is the best. Main airport, Bangkok airport (BKK).  On arrival, as usual proceed immigration first. Thai visa can be obtained for one moth on arrival.   But better to have the visa from the local Thai embassy before you proceed to avoid any unwanted embarrassment, because of recent security law.
Normal visa terms is for 30 days , but for longer period also available with application.

For visa forms and other information, requirements, you may Click here, than from drop down menu select your country of origin. If you are planning to stay in Thailand or even the region for a longer period, or planning to visit other near by countries overland,  it is advisable to contact your local consulate beforehand.

Availability of your liking Food is one of the main item, visitors should have clear idea before going to any country.

Thai food prepared mostly by use of fresh herbs and spices as well as fish sauce.

Special Thai cousins are popular in almost all over the world, with availability of Thai restaurants and eating places in all major cities of the world

Generally Thai meal consists of either a single dish or rice with many complementary dishes served concurrently.

For quick lunch / dinner, KHAO is a popular dish prepared with Aromatic Jasmine rice accompanied by highly aromatic curries, stir-frays and other dishes, incorporating sometimes large quantities of chillies, lime juice and lemon grass. Curries, stir-frays and others may be poured onto the rice creating a single dish.

Kwaytiow, Noodles are popular as well but usually come as a single dish, like the stir-fried Pad Thai or noodle soups. Many Chinese cuisine are adapted to suit Thai taste, such as khuaytiow rue, a sour and spicy rice noodle soup.

Another Thai dish called nam prik which refers to a chile sauce or paste. Each region has its own special versions. It is prepared by crushing together chillies with various ingredients such as garlic and shrimp paste using a mortar and pestle. It is then often served with vegetables such as cucumbers, cabbage and yard-long beans, either raw or blanched. The vegetables are dipped into the sauce and eaten with rice. Nam Prik can also be used as Toast or bread spread.

Often Thai food is served with a variety of spicy side dishes to make it more mouth watering dish These contains dried chili pieces, sliced chili peppers in rice vinegar, spicy chili sauce such as the nam prik mentioned above.