Thailand draws millions of travellers from far and wide every year, for its spectacular temples, white sand beaches, magnificent islands, lush mountains, and mouthwatering cuisine in street food joints to fine dining establishments with numerous Michelin-star ratings. The country is replete with natural wonders along with modern skyscrapers and swanky malls, ready to garner your rapt attention.
Explore Bangkok in a unique way as you ride around the city on a double-decker bus, accompanied by your very own expert tour guide. Visit magnificent temples, local ethnic enclaves, popular monuments and experience the bustling Wang Lang Market, where you can find a diverse variety of local products, including clothes and favourite local Thai snacks and desserts. After having lunch at a local riverside restaurant, jump back on the bus and head to ICONSIAM, the largest waterfront shopping mall in Bangkok, to conclude this eventful full-day excursion.
This tour is an eco-friendly, fun way for a visitor to see Bangkok as it uses several forms of public transport like the double-decker bus, ferry and tuk-tuk to give a glimpse of local life across diverse neighbourhoods.
Well-suited for families and small groups, this five-hour tour will take you to a wholesale flower market, and a local Buddhist temple followed by a visit to a riverside restaurant on the outskirts of Bangkok where you will learn about Thai herbs, spices and why Thai people are obsessed with dipping sauces. Later, you will join the host in the kitchen to create three Thai signature dipping sauces that go well with meat, seafood and fruit before enjoying a delightful meal by the river.
This is a cooking tour like no other as it is an exclusive and immersive experience to understand why dipping sauces are so important in Thai cuisine and how they form the backbone of numerous Thai dishes.
Capital City: Bangkok
Population: 69 Million
Language: Thai (official), Lanna, Pak Thai and numerous other local dialects
Currency: The country’s official currency is the Thai baht (฿). ATMs are found throughout Thailand, accepting most debit and credit cards, whilst banks and money exchange counters exchange most major foreign currencies.
Whilst visa requirements differ depending on passport, most Western nationals can enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt (by both land and air). Those planning on staying longer in the country need to apply for a single-entry 60-day tourist visa at a Thai embassy or consulate before entering the country; this can be extended by 30 days at a Thai immigration office.
Note that all passports must be valid for at least six months and travellers have to provide proof of an onward ticket when entering the country. As travel policies change regularly, it’s best to check the official government website for the latest regulations before visiting.
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