The Majority of Tourists who visit Thailand for the first time come on an organized package holiday. There are some excellent bargains to be had at certain times of the year from many of the worlds leading tour companies.

Hotels and accommodation vary from luxury beach resorts with all amenities and services to beach bungalows, apartments, guesthouses and island beach huts with prices to suit all tastes and budgets.

Groups of four or more people an idea and inexpensive way to tour Thailand are to rent a minibus with driver for two or more days. You decide where you want to visit the driver works out the route and also acts as a tour guide. It has become a very popular means of transport for families and groups touring Thailand giving them total control over their travel agenda.

Traveling Thailand is one of the delights of Thailand, not only is trains and buses cheap, it is a great way to explore and discover Thailand. Quality hotels and resorts come at a fraction of the price of the western world and offer hospitality second to none. It’s easy to understand why millions visit Thailand every year, many staying for two or three months.

The most exciting way to Explore Thailand is to book your return flight to Bangkok plus a hotel in the city for two or three nights, stay longer or move on to your next destination. It may be a beach hut one night Thai style on one of Thailand's exotic islands tomorrow a luxury hotel. To truly experience (The Land of the Free) is the wonder of Thailand.

Where English is the Thais second language and you will be able to get by talking to local traders. When it comes to going places, make sure you have your destinations wrote in Thai. It will save a lot time and confusion when using or booking any of Thailand's transport services especially taxies in Bangkok.

Exchange a little money into Thai Baht before you leave to cover incidentals, if you have time when you arrive at BKK. The airports banks favor a better exchange rate than in the city. Hotels take credit cards and traveler’s checks, cash can be changed at hotels (Check Rates) normally you will get a much better rate through the Banks and local traders, most hotels charge high commission.

In all tourist destinations ATM machines are plentiful, in most cities and towns throughout Thailand 7/11 and Family Mart convenient stores have one outside, in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Pattaya you will find a 7/11 or Family Mart on almost every corner.