| Go To Travel Directory Main Page |
| Thailand Travel Directory: summary of listings in the following locations: |
| -, Ayutthaya, Ban Phe, Bangkok, Buriram, Cha-am, Chantaburi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chonburi, Chumpon, Everywhere, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak, Koh Phangan, Koh Phayam, Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Krabi, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pai, Pakchong, Pattaya, Patum Thani, Phang-Nga, Phuket, Pranburi, province x, Ranong, Rattanakosin, Royal City Avenue (RCA),, Siam Reap, Siam Reap, Sukothai, Trat, Udon Thani |
| 4 Star Hotels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| You will find a good number of 4 star hotels in Thailand available to cater to your needs. Expect these hotels to have air-con as standard and an attached bathroom with hot water. Other facilities include a fridge and television. Room service is usually available | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 5 Star Hotels | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| These top of the range hotels are the first word in luxury. Thailand is well versed when it comes to luxury and comfort and you can expect rooms in 5 star hotels to be large and include features such as a mini bar, air-con, internet facilities and extensive bathrooms. These hotels usually feature swimming pools and an exclusive restaurant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Airline Booking Websites | |||||||
| Thailand is a hub for regional travel and a key stopover for many flights going to destinations such as Australia. Not surprisingly, given the number of planes that visit Thailand and depart for other countries, bargains and special offers are regularly available. Many of these are on offer through Internet websites. Special fares, discounts, privileges… they are all available through Thailand’s airline booking websites. | |||||||
|
| Body Jewelry (Nose Studs, Eyebrow and Belly Button Rings, etc.) | ||||
| These days a continuing fashion is body piercing. It’s been around long enough for us to predict that it won’t go away, and of course you can pick up some of the best body jewelry in the world on Khao San Road in Bangkok and everywhere else in Thailand! Take a look at the items below – whether you want to be pierced here and now or you are looking for export items or something to take home, you will find what you need. | ||||
|
| Budget Hotels and Guesthouses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fortunately, Thailand has some great budget hotels and guesthouses. Some provide the basic, functional accommodation needed just for somewhere to stay while you are in an area. Others though offer many of the facilities larger, more expensive guesthouses and hotels might offer. The result is wherever you go in Thailand, you can be sure that’s there is somewhere you can stay that meets your needs and is right for your budget. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Business Services | ||||||
| Many visitors to Thailand recognize the opportunities the Kingdom has to offer and aim to do business here. Others fall in love with the country and wish to settle, marry and acquire property. For the uninitiated the problems of language, differences in culture and differences in business practice can make engaging in these activities problematic and troublesome. Luckily, a number of businesses in Thailand act as the middleman between foreigners and locals doing business and provide assistance on issues such as work permits and visas. Here is a list of some of the businesses in the Kingdom that provide such services. | ||||||
|
| Dentists and Teeth Whitening | ||||||||||
| Thailand (especially Bangkok and Khao San Road) has world-class dentists and dental surgeons who offer treatment such as laser teeth whitening and teeth bleaching at a reasonable price. If you need a dentist you are in luck! Here's a list. | ||||||||||
|
| Detox Centers | ||||
| Thailand abounds with detox centers, and there is no better place to cleanse body and soul than in Thailand’s majestic splendor. Whether you are looking for a short course of colonic irrigation or an extended stay that takes in fasting and range of healthy treatments, Thailand offers something for everyone’s budget. Check out the options below. | ||||
|
| Diving and Snorkeling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thailand is a great place for diving and snorkeling – there are so many beaches around the country, it doesn’t matter what level of experience you have, from absolute beginner to advanced, there is somewhere that meets your needs. What’s great is if this is the first time you are trying a spot of diving or snorkeling, it won’t break the bank! Many diving schools have offices in Bangkok and on Khao San Road so you can make arrangements easily. However, if you want to make the arrangements yourself, this directory gives you all the details you need, whether it’s Koh Samui, Phuket, or anywhere else in the Kingdom! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Internet Cafes | ||||
| Keeping in touch has never been easier. The proliferation of Internet cafes in Thailand (and especially on Khao San Road in Bangkok) is proof of this fact! For most travellers, Internet cafes are the only way to send email while on the road. And these cafes are not all the same. Different prices, different computers, different bandwidth... it is important to know where to go to save money and have a pleasurable surfing experience. | ||||
|
| Kiteboarding | |||||
| Kiteboarding is one of those extreme sports that have made it to the mainstream. It’s a sport for those with a sense of adventure – adrenalin-driven activity that is tremendous fun. Fortunately, Thailand has some of the best conditions for kiteboarding making it something of a hub for the sport. Key centres for the sport in Thailand are Hua Hin, Phuket and Koh Samui. Whether you are total novice, or a hardened professional, Thailand has a Kiteboarding option for you. The great thing is, if this is your first time, you won’t have to break the bank trying it out. | |||||
|
| Martial Arts | ||||
| Although Muay Thai (or Thai Boxing) is, of course, a firm favorite in Thailand, the Kingdom is a hub for all other types of martial arts. Judo, Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian and traditional), Kendo, Karate, and especially Tae Kwan Do – which the locals have taken to heart and excel at – are all available. Every type of training is available, most often with English language tuition. | ||||
|
| Medical Tourism | |||||||||||||||||
| Thailand has become THE destination for medical tourism – the type of tourism that brings people from all over the world to Thailand to combine medical treatments with a great holiday. Thailand’s hospitals are world class and its medical staff superb. The treatments they provide are often considerably cheaper than those available in the west and in other parts of the world. Whether you are looking for a nose job, or a replacement hip or heart valve, Thailand is certainly the destination for you. | |||||||||||||||||
|
| Nail Design | ||||
| If you are looking to beautify your nails, there are an enormous number of choices in Thailand. It seems nail shops have sprung up everywhere. The intricate designs they offer are absolutely fascinating, and very reasonably priced by western standards. In addition, they offer a range of nail products and treatments including manicures, pedicures, hand masks, foot paraffin, and natural acrylic nails amongst an array of others. If nail designs are what you are looking for, you are in luck! Thailand is a great place for nail beautification. | ||||
|
| Private Hospitals | |||||
| The private hospitals in Thailand are so nice that it is almost a pleasure being ill! All major cities offer private hospitals with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment that rival (or even surpass) anything available in you home country. Air-conditioning, cable TV and the smell of fresh coffee – many private hospital rooms are more like hotel rooms! Private hospitals in Thailand also offer substance through experienced doctors who have either trained abroad gone through Thailand’s excellent medical universities, or both. Nursing staff combine professionalism with the Thai hospitality very visitor becomes immediately accustomed to. Such is the standard of medical care in Thailand many people choose to visit the Kingdom for a huge range of treatments that would prove too costly in their homelands. Whether in the capital, or in the provinces, the private hospitals in Thailand take good care of you. | |||||
|
| Pubs, Clubs and Bars | ||||
| It doesn't matter which survey you look at, the pubs, clubs and bars in Thailand are consistently in the top 10, especially pubs and clubs on Khao San Road in Bangkok. You will probably be surprised just how many entertainment there are in Thailand. You can wander from place to place and find the right place for your mood. House, hip hop, punk, live bands - whatever your preference you'll find something to entertain you... | ||||
|
| Real Estate Companies | ||||
| If you have fallen in love with Thailand and want to move here – or even start a business here – possibly the best way to do this is contact a professional real estate company. Fortunately, Thailand has a number of professional organizations that can help out. Below is a list of some organizations that can help you get set up in Thailand. | ||||
|
| Restaurants | ||||
| The restaurants on Khao San Road are affordable and serve excellent food - the result is that you can try a number of different types of cuisine during your stay... Thai, Japanese, Indian... There's even a MacDonald's hamburger restaurant there if you need one! You will certainly enjoy the restaurants on Khao San Road! | ||||
|
| Restaurants: Vegetarian | ||||
| Being a Buddhist country, many Thais have a tendency towards vegetarianism. There are a number of annual festivals both in the Thai and ethnic Chinese calendars that require people to be vegetarian for various amounts of time, and as a result, Thailand (especially Khao San Road in Bangkok) has some excellent vegetarian restaurants. Absolutely classic – you’d be amazed why anyone eats meat at all! | ||||
|
| Serviced Apartments | ||||
| Like the rest of Thailand, Bangkok offers a range of excellent serviced apartments. Serviced apartments are a genuine base during a longer stay but often offer the same facilities offered by great hotels. If you are in the kingdom on a long-term basis, or for an extended stay, serviced apartments are an excellent alternative to traditional forms of accommodation, especially for those with families. Below is a listing of some of the best serviced apartments in Bangkok. | ||||
|
| Silver Shops | ||||||
| Thailand (especially Khao San Road in Bangkok) has a thriving silver trade with masses of silver shops. All types of silver items can be bought here - earrings, necklaces, bracelets... They are pretty business like these days – most are geared for import/export and e-trade. Top quality metal and exquisite workmanship – what more could you ask for? | ||||||
|
| Single Villas / Holiday Homes | |||||
| Single villas / holiday homes offer a bit more in terms of self-sufficiency for people interested in longer stays in Thailand, but would rather not be restricted to staying in a hotel. Despite their flexibility, single villas / holiday homes offer the same type of luxury a hotel offers, but remain somewhere to live, rather than just stay. Luckily, most parts of Thailand offer affordable single villa / holiday home options. | |||||
|
| Spas | ||||
| Thailand’s spas are without doubt, the best in the world. In a country famed for its hospitality with its own traditional approach to holistic medicine and massage, where better to bring all elements together for world-class spas that leave you rejuvenated with an unforgettable sense of well being. In you are in Thailand missing out on a trip to a spa would be letting yourself down. Check them out everywhere - Khao San Road, Bangkok, and every major destination in Thailand. | ||||
|
| Tailors | |||||||||
| Thailand (especially Khao San Road in Bangkok) is home to some of the best tailors in world. Excellent craftsmanship and top-quality materials mean that you go home looking like a million dollars after spending a fraction of what you might have had to at home. If you are heading to Thailand, take advantage of what is on offer and give yourself a real treat! | |||||||||
|
| Tattoos | |||||
| Thailand (particularly Khao San Road in Bangkok) is home to some of the world’s greatest tattoo artists. Thousands of locals and foreigners flock to Thailand to get some of the most intricate tattoos you could ever imagine. Whether it is a tiny butterfly, or a massive dragon that takes up the whole of your back, Thailand’s tattoo artists give you exactly what you are looking for at a price that won't break the bank. Remember your trip forever - get some tattoos before you leave Thailand! | |||||
|
| Teacher Training for English Language Teachers | |||||||||||
| Thailand has become a leading centre for teacher training, not only in Bangkok, but also virtually everywhere else around the country. You can do it all - in the city, on the beach - you can even take teacher-training courses in a temple! All lead to some form of certification and the skills that will give you the self-confidence to become a teacher. It's important to do a bit of homework if you are going to do teacher training in Thailand. If it's your intention to use Thailand as a springboard for teaching around the world, only certain training courses will do. But if you are intending only to teach Thailand, a variety of qualifications are available to you. Some courses lead directly to a job. All courses are demanding, so bear that I mind if you are building a course into a holiday. | |||||||||||
|
| Thai Boxing / Muay Thai | |||||||
| Thailand is of course the spiritual and geographical home of Muay Thai – Thailand’s national sport and one of the most effective martial arts on the planet. One of Thailand’s true exports to the rest of the world, ‘Thai Boxing’ camps and studios are available in almost every major city in the west and the art is fast approaching Olympic sport status. Of course, training in Thailand gives you access to the real thing – not the tarnished, diluted interpretations that might be available elsewhere. Whether you are here for the long haul, or just want a short course, luckily there is a course for every level of proficiency, experience and fitness on Khao San, in Bangkok and in many parts of Thailand. | |||||||
|
| Thai Cooking Schools and Classess | |||||
| Thai cuisine is amongst the best in the world and the envy of many nations. Not surprisingly people from all over the world are intrigued by Thailand’s wide variety of unique dishes and are interested in learning how to cook the authentic article. As a result, numerous Thai cooking schools have emerged and are dotted up and down the country. If you want to take home the skill that will keep you in Thai cuisine for the rest of your life, build a Thai cooking school training course into your trip! | |||||
|
| Tours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thailand is awash with best value tours. Whether you are interested in trekking, or looking for something of historical value, or even looking to go into one of Thailand’s many National Parks, there is bound to be something that meets your budget, and many tours kick off from Khao San Road in Bangkok. Take a look at what is on offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Travel Agents | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Two things have helped to make Thailand one of the cheapest places in the world to buy discount airfares: fierce competition between the travel agencies, and astute shoppers, wandering from agency to agency finding the best fares. In addition to cheap airfares, travel agents agents in Thailand cater for local travel needs by booking bus and train tickets and provide travel services such as confirming flights. | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Visa Specialists | ||||
| Thailand has a number of visa specialists. Some focus on providing services for foreigners staying in Thailand, while other focus on obtaining visas for locals wishing to go to countries like America, Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. Here is a list of some organizations available in the Kingdom. | ||||
|
| Volunteering | |||||||
| There are lots of organizations in Thailand that need your help. Whether it’s talking care of the stray dogs that wander around Bangkok’s back sois, or it’s people in need or children who need English - whatever it is there are organizations who help out and they all need volunteers. Listed below, some organizations that can help you get the most out your trip to Thailand by putting something back into the country before you leave! | |||||||
|
| Yoga, Reiki, Meditation, Healing and Wellbeing | ||||||||||
| Thailand has a rich tradition of natural healing and remedies. The Thai massage people enjoy is just part of a rich, holistic approach to health and wellbeing. As a result the best of healing and wellbeing practice from around the world has been brought to Thailand and readily adopted. On Khao San Road, elsewhere in Bangkok, and around the country, you can find training in disciplines such as yoga, reiki, and chi-gong alongside courses on traditional medicine, cleansing, colonic irrigation sessions, fasting retreats and much, much more. | ||||||||||
|