| Thailand is a very popular tourist destination in | | | | there are also other great sights. One of these is |
| Asia and it is not hard to see why. The country | | | | the Khao Yai National Park in which tourists can |
| offers an abundance of natural attractions, unique | | | | experience forests and wildlife in a peacefully |
| cuisine, and great people - not to mention | | | | serene atmosphere. In the northern part of |
| fantastic weather! | | | | Bangkok, Thailand's capital, tourists will also find |
| Visa Requirements | | | | plenty of historic ruins, which are part of the |
| Visitors from most Asian nations as well as | | | | UNESCO World Heritage List. The Khao Sok |
| tourists from the European Union and Western | | | | National Park is also a great place to visit. Being |
| countries are not required to have a visa to enter | | | | the oldest and biggest rainforest in the country, it |
| Thailand if their primary purpose for visiting is a | | | | is a great place for hiking as well as discovering a |
| vacation. However, you need to have a passport | | | | diverse variety of flora and fauna. |
| valid for at least six months from the date of | | | | Behavior Tips for Foreigners |
| your arrival in the country. Depending on the | | | | Thai people are very easy to get along with, as |
| home country and the means of transportation, | | | | long as you do not insult the Royal Family. If for |
| visitors get permits of different lengths, so it is | | | | instance you drop a Thai coin or a paper bill, |
| best to get in touch with the Ministry of Foreign | | | | never stop it by stepping on it - just bend down |
| Affairs to find out more. Tourists should also note | | | | to pick it up. The king's face is on almost every |
| that they are legally required to carry their | | | | currency and stepping on it is considered the |
| passport with them at all times. | | | | same as stepping on the king's face. |
| Things to Do | | | | With Thai people naturally being conservative |
| Thailand constantly draws tourists year in and | | | | people, well-dressed foreigners will be surprised at |
| year out. One of the most popular tourist | | | | the amount of respect and attention they will |
| attractions are the many beautiful beaches | | | | receive compared to others who are not so |
| Thailand has to offer. Another fun activity is golf, | | | | well-dressed. You should also be aware that you |
| which is a very popular sport in the country and | | | | are required to take off your footwear when |
| almost everyone in the country plays it. | | | | entering places of worship and homes, and even |
| Popular outdoor activities in Thailand include rock | | | | some shops. |
| climbing, cycling, trekking, surfing, and scuba diving. | | | | In the event that you come across a monk, keep |
| If you enjoy a Thai massage, you should really | | | | in mind that offering them money is a sign of |
| try out a Thai massage. Spas are abundant in the | | | | disrespect. If you would like to make an offering |
| country and tourists should definitely be pampered | | | | to a monk, you should give food instead. Women |
| and enjoy this luxurious experience. | | | | should never give anything directly to a monk - it |
| Sights to See | | | | is best to place it in front of the monk so he can |
| Aside from the beautiful beaches Thailand offers, | | | | pick it up himself. |