Thailand Travel Tips: 12 Essential Things Sisters Should Know Before Booking a Trip
Thailand is definitely not a place to visit blindly. Although the weather in December is great with pleasant temperatures, there are still many places that aren’t worth visiting—they’re neither impressive nor cost-effective!
To help you avoid pitfalls, here are some tips… Hope this helps sisters planning their trip!
😍 **Must-Visit Attractions**
📍 **Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen (The Great Buddha of Bangkok):** Bangkok’s new landmark—a golden Buddha statue as tall as a 20-story building. Truly breathtaking in person!
📍 **Maeklong Railway Market:** Experience Thailand’s famous train-track market.
📍 **Chao Phraya River:** Head to the riverside for a stunning sunset.
📍 **Similan Islands:** Only open for six months a year—absolutely worth the trip!
📍 **Karon/Kata Beach:** Famous postcard-perfect scenery in Phuket and an ideal spot for surfing.
📍 **Cliffside Café:** Amazing views overlooking Karon Beach.
📍 **Promthep Cape Viewpoint:** The sunset atmosphere here is indescribable.
📍 **White Temple (Wat Rong Khun):** A dazzling white temple glowing under the blue sky.
✅ **Travel Tips**
– **Passport:** Must be valid for more than 6 months.
– **Hotel & Flight Bookings:** Randomly checked upon arrival.
– **SIM Card:** Buy in advance on Taobao—just insert it when you land.
– **Thai Baht:** Exchange some in advance, preferably including small bills.
### **Suggested Itinerary**
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– **Phuket Town → Naka Night Market**
– **Kata/Karon Beach → Water activities → Phuket Simon Cabaret Show**
– **Day trip to islands (Racha Island/Phi Phi Islands/Similan Islands)**
– **Chiang Mai → Old City → Doi Suthep Temple → Nimman Road**
– **Chiang Mai University → Jungle Flight → Doi Suthep Mountain**
– **Tha Phae Gate → Wat Chiang Man → White Temple**
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– **Bangkok → Jodd Fairs Night Market**
– **Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew → Wat Arun → ICONSIAM → Chao Phraya River Night Cruise**
– **Siam Shopping District → Chinatown → Depart for Phuket in the evening**
– **Patong Beach → Karon Viewpoint → Cliffside Café → Phuket Town**
– **Phi Phi Islands Day Trip**
– **Bangkok → Viral Bridge (Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen) → The Great Buddha**
