Thai Travel Guide
Getting Around
You can travel to Thailand from the UK at a fairly good price. It usually takes 14 -24 hours depending on the stopover. It took me 15 hours this included connecting flight in Dubai both there and back, surprisingly found that the layover enabled me to rest before the next flight.
We would highly commend flying with Emirates, the journey there and back was comfortable and the food was excellent. A good tip is to keep an eye during sale periods i.e. January and Summer sales as they have terrific deals.
If you are adventurous, why not arrive in style by using the motorbike taxis. So much fun and you avoid a lot of Bangkok city traffic.
In Bangkok we travel by Tuk Tuk
Accommodation
There are so many different places to see and stay in Thailand; we would recommend planning and doing some research before you travel. We spent 16 days in Thailand, divided between Bangkok (3 days), Krabi (5 days) and Phuket (6 days) - all very different areas but equally captivating and pleasant to experience.
MUST: Kemaala Resort offers a range of villas from tree house pool to bird nest pool. We wanted to stay there for a few days but unfortunately due to a last minute changes I was unable to get a booking due to high volume and popularity.
BANGKOK
Rembrandt Hotel
In a great location with wonderful opportunities to go sightseeing, dine out and go shopping. Near the airport, it is accessible via public transport. The hotel offers a rooftop infinity pool & a gym located on the hotel’s rooftop in an elegant setting with a panoramic city view.
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has three restaurants venues to choose from, diners can discover the authentic tastes of Italy, Mexico and India. The bar in the lobby is a great place to unwind and enjoy a range of cocktails or mock-tails, glass of wine or cold beer. There’s also tasty light bites, a daily happy hour, and a jazz pianist.
Roof top pool
KRABI
La Playa Resort
A resort hotel located in Ao Nang area surrounded by two acres of exquisitely designed garden, two unique swimming pools with several individual whirlpools, and poolside salas where you can indulge in a traditional Thai massage. The interior lobby decor in contemporary Thai style creates an enchanting atmosphere blending in the natural surroundings. Krabi La Playa Resort is located only 150 meters from the beautiful sandy Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara beaches and in walking distance to the shopping areas.
Pool side view
PHUKET
Kata Sea Breeze Resort
It is perfectly nestled between the golden sands of Kata beach and the green inland hills. Offering excellent value for money, Kata Sea Breeze Resort is a cosy place to stay with 330 guest rooms and suites, 4 swimming pools (one with a swim up pool bar), restaurant dining, signature ‘Z’ bar and a relaxing indoor and outdoor spa.
Balcony view from hotel
BGB RECOMMENDATIONS
Bangkok
Floating market, Elephant rides, Sightseeing
Restaurants
Coffee Club was our go to place. An Australian diner that serves breakfast, lunches and dinner. They are dotted around Thailand.
Burger and Lobster
Sky bar Lebau Tower
Vogue Cafe
Krabi
Phi Phi Island Excursion, Snorkeling, Horse-back riding, Long-tail boat
Krabi has a relaxed atmosphere with wonderful scenic views. Why not try street food, there are lots of pop vendors on the road that offers a range of tasty foods to get your tongue wagging. Beaches: Amphoe Muang Krabi and Aonang
Phuket
Known for its notorious nightlife from a vast range of clubs with all kinds of genres from r&b to reggae-ton. They also have ping pong shows which is very interesting and will give you something to talk about. Phatong beach is near to Phuket this is great for parasailing and beach relaxing. Also Quad-biking, Parasailing, Jet-skiing
