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Thailand travel guide

Phi Phi Islands · 4h from Chennai — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Thailand

Nov – Feb is cool and dry. Jun – Oct is monsoon: cheapest prices, emptiest beaches, wet afternoons.

Visa, money and practicalities

Visa: Visa-free for Indian passports — We re-confirm the current scheme before booking
Currency: 1 THB ≈ ₹2.6 — ₹1,000 ≈ 385 THB
SIM: ~₹700 tourist SIM — AIS / TrueMove at the airport
Power plug: Type A / B / C — India Type C plugs fit

What nobody tells you about Thailand

National park fees are excluded from virtually every island tour sold in India — Phi Phi, Similan, James Bond Island. That is ₹1,000–1,500 per person per park, collected in cash at the pier, and it catches families out constantly. Carry Thai baht for it.

Who should skip Thailand

Skip the islands if you are travelling with elders who cannot manage a wet speedboat boarding. Bangkok and Chiang Mai are a much kinder trip.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Thailand?

Nov – Feb is cool and dry. Jun – Oct is monsoon: cheapest prices, emptiest beaches, wet afternoons.

What will I spend per day in Thailand beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly street & songthaew ₹1,200, comfortable ₹2,800, beach club ₹8,000 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Thailand?

Who should not go to Thailand?

Skip the islands if you are travelling with elders who cannot manage a wet speedboat boarding. Bangkok and Chiang Mai are a much kinder trip.

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