Blog about Thailand
Bucket Drinks It’s literally a bucket (like the ones kids take to the beach) filled with ice, M150 (a Thai version of Red Bull which is heavy on the ephedrine), a can of soda, a 300 ml bottle of liquor and 3 or 4 straws. Total cost: 200 baht/$US6 (and that’s expensive for Thailand ).
While full moon parties may be a backpacker staple on the islands of Thailand, they are not a particularly ecologically, or ethically conscious choice. In addition to that, they are more dangerous than they look, for those who attend, and for the communities left in their wakes.
He said: “The international coverage of the recent brutal killing of two British backpackers on the island of Koh Tao has highlighted what many long-time observers of Thailand already knew, that its tourist industry is poorly managed and the Land of Smiles has come to justifiably be regarded as one of the most
8 Things to Avoid in Thailand (and What to Do Instead) Places for backpackers to stay. Avoid : Khao San Road. Taking taxis. Avoid : Bargaining a flat rate with a taxi driver. Thai entertainment. Avoid : Ping Pong Shows. What to do in Pattaya. Avoid : Seedy areas of Pattaya. Shopping the markets. What to do in Phuket. Elephant tourist attractions. Tours and sightseeing.
Alcohol . The local beer and liquor are especially cheap and we shamefully admit drinking them on a typical night out. Unfortunately, the few local beer brands (Chang, Singha, and Leo) are generally similar (all light pale lagers) and the local whiskey rum is pretty rough going down.
One of the ways it stays so beautiful is its ban of chewing gum . By law , chewing gum — with the exception of dental or nicotine gum — may not be bought or sold. If you get caught spitting out your gum on the streets, you can be fined up to $700.
Is there an Entrance Fee for fullmoon party ? Yes, now there is one hundred baht fee to enter the party . We recommend you to come to Koh Phangan earlier by the last boat the leaves from Koh Samui at 18.30pm and back by the first boat at 7.00am and go to the party by a regular taxi.
the full moon party is absolutely not worth it, but you might want to see it once to decide for yourself. you can easily get there from any beach on phangan. Don’t do it, you will regret it for the rest of your life. You would have a better time at a Thai, Kareoke Bar.
Girls mainly wear bright colored shorts, bikini bottoms or a mini-skirt in bright pink or green with a bikini top or T-shirt. The importance of showing your skin is because in a full moon party there are many paint artists who will paint your body with whatever you want.
DO : Short skirts and shorts are ok to wear . Be sure to wear comfortable flat shoes and shirts that cover your shoulders. Thailand is hot, sunny, and humid! But before you go tossing in any ol’ sleeveless or see-through shirt and those booty shorts in your suitcase, here are some tasteful suggestions.
Traveler Alert: 8 Safe Places To Visit In And Around Thailand CHIANG MAI . Though a large and bustling city, Chiang Mai is a safe destination. HUA HIN. Located southwest of Bangkok , Hua Hin has almost magically escaped the pressing crowds of tourists. KRABI . Krabi’s landscape is beautiful and daunting. KOH SAMUI. CHIANG RAI. KANCHANABURI. PHANG NGA. KUALA LUMPUR.
THAILAND HAS been ranked as one of the 20 most dangerous countries in the world for tourists, with high rates of crime and violence and low reliability of police services, according to a recent survey.
The tap water in Thailand is safe for showering & brushing teeth .
1. Re: Is it safe to walk around Bangkok at night ? Yes safe .
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Thailand . The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Thailand : hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and tetanus.