Meta: If you’re planning a vacation to Thailand, then you may be wondering how you should explore it. Today, we’ll explore three of your best options, so read on.
Planning a trip to a place that you’ve never been can often be a stressful experience, and there are many things that you simply can’t prepare for. Arranging how you’re going to travel through the country is one of the simpler things you can do, and today, we’ll look at three of the best ways to get from place to place in Thailand.
Like many countries in Asia, Thailand may be a bit bigger than you expect, and if you want to explore more than one place, you’ll need to have plans for transport in mind. The best way to get around will depend on your budget, the amount of time that you have, and a few other factors.
Bus
The first and most common option for people looking to move around in Thailand is the humble bus, which isn’t as bad of an option as you may expect. If you’re traveling shorter distances, then a bus will save you a lot of money compared to your other options, like renting something out or flying.
Buses have a few downsides, unfortunately. One of the main issues is that traveling long distances simply takes too long, and that’s if you don’t run into any mechanical difficulty. Another problem is that many of the buses are older, so they aren’t exactly the most comfortable method of transportation.
Boat
Boats are another great way to get around Thailand, and there are plenty of services like Lomprayah that can bring you where you need to go. One of the main advantages of boats is that you can get to places that would be inaccessible to both planes and buses, like the famous island of Phi Phi.
Unfortunately, boats are relatively pricey when compared to more affordable bus services, and the trips can sometimes drag on unless you’re taking a speed boat. Boats are also less versatile than the other methods, as they’re only used on a few select routes to islands that are too small for airfields.
Plane
If you plan on exploring the whole country during your visit, then you’ll probably want to move around using airplanes, as they’ll save you a lot of time and they can bring you to most cities. Domestic flights are far quicker than buses, especially for long-distance trips, like those from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
Of course, planes have their own downsides, and the major issue is that traveling by air can get very pricey, so you’ll need to expand your budget. Thankfully, you won’t have to deal with jet lag or other issues since the flights are relatively short between many of the larger cities, as they’re relatively close to each other (by air).
Conclusion
Knowing how to get around in Thailand can save you from plenty of headaches when you first arrive, as well as for the duration of your entire trip. We hope that this guide has helped you choose the right method of transportation, and we wish you a safe and fun vacation.
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