Thailand Tour Packages

Most popular Thailand tour packages range from 4 nights/5 days to 6 nights/7 days, often covering major destinations like Bangkok and Pattaya. Longer itineraries may include Phuket, Krabi, or Chiang Mai.

Standard packages usually cover Bangkok (for city exploration, temples like Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and shopping) and Pattaya (for beaches, water sports, and nightlife like Alcazar Show, Coral Island). Many packages also include Phuket and Krabi for island hopping and scenic beauty. Chiang Mai is popular for cultural and adventure experiences in the North.

As of January 2025, Thailand has implemented an e-Visa facility for Indian citizens, which can be applied for online via the official Thai e-Visa portal (https://thaievisa.go.th/). Additionally, a Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility is typically available for short tourist stays (usually up to 15 days) at major international airports.

Whether applying for e-Visa, VOA, or a regular tourist visa, common documents include:

• Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel and minimum two blank pages.
• Recent passport-sized photographs (as per specifications, usually 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background, 80% face size).
• Confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings).
• Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements showing around 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family, or an equivalent in INR).
• A covering letter explaining the purpose of your visit (for regular visa applications).
• Travel insurance (highly recommended, sometimes mandatory).
• For e-Visa, all documents are submitted digitally. For VOA, have all documents ready in hand.

Typical exclusions might be:

• Visa fees (unless specified as included).
• Travel insurance (though some packages offer complimentary basic insurance).
• Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Lunch and dinner (unless specified as included meals).
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, mini-bar, tips).
• Water sports charges on islands.
• Early check-in or late check-out charges at hotels.
• Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances (flight delays, natural calamities).
• TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on foreign remittances, applicable to Indian residents.

The local currency is the Thai Baht (THB). You can exchange INR for THB at Kolkata airport, Bangkok/Pattaya airports, authorized money changers, or banks in Thailand. ATMs are widely available.

The official language is Thai. However, English is widely spoken and understood in major tourist areas, hotels, and by tour guides.

Thai cuisine is famous for its bold flavors – a mix of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty. Popular dishes include Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum, and Som Tum. Yes, vegetarian and even Jain food options can be arranged if informed in advance to your tour operator. Many local eateries also offer vegetarian dishes.