An independent trip to Thailand today no longer seems to a Russian tourist such an incredible idea as it did a few years ago. However, when planning it, you should take into account a number of important points.
The Kingdom of Thailand is much closer to Russians today than it was a few years ago. Therefore, you can plan and carry out an independent trip to this exotic country on your own.
Flight planning
One of the key steps to take when planning your independent trip to Thailand is choosing the right flight ticket. The significance of this step is primarily due to the fact that for most of Russia, Thailand is still far enough away, so the flight there will be quite long. This, in turn, causes, firstly, a lower frequency of flights to this country in comparison, for example, with European destinations, and secondly, the relative high cost of tickets.
Therefore, you should take care of their purchase in advance using one of the popular flight search systems, for example, www.skyscanner.ru or www.aviasales.ru. Since we are talking about an independent trip, you should focus on regular flights, and here, in turn, you need to take into account the seasonality. So, from many large Russian cities, carriers operate flights only during the so-called "season", that is, from October to May. But during this period, you can fly to Thailand not only from Moscow or St. Petersburg, but also from a number of other cities - Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk and others. The main destinations in Thailand with direct flights from Russia are Bangkok and Phuket.
Hotel selection
Choosing a hotel in Thailand is an occupation for the patient, because in this country, especially in popular tourist destinations, guests are offered a choice of many places to stay and relax. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that Thailand is a country with a completely different mentality compared to Russia, so some features of the organization of recreation, completely familiar to Thais, may seem unexpected to you. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises, it is useful to read the reviews of guests who have already stayed at the hotel of your choice.
This can be done using one of the popular hotel booking systems, for example, booking.com or hotels.com. And after you have made your choice, you can also make a reservation here. In this case, payment for the selected room can be carried out both at the time of booking by debiting funds from your credit card, and later, at the time of check-in. Pay special attention to this condition so as not to find yourself in an unpleasant situation. In addition, after making your reservation, you should print out a confirmation that will come in handy when you check into the hotel.
The procedure for entering the country
One of the reasons for the growing popularity of Thailand as a holiday destination is the visa-free travel regime to this country. This, however, only applies to tourist trips of no more than 30 days, so if you are planning a longer vacation, study the issues of the visa regime in Thailand in more detail, taking into account the specifics of your trip.
If your visit to the Kingdom of Thailand falls within this time frame, you just have to plan the content of your vacation: whether you prefer relaxing swimming on the cleanest beaches or opt for visiting the most interesting sights, this vacation will be unforgettable anyway.
