Thai is the official language of Bangkok but English is widely recognized, especially in the tourist locations. With cheap flights you can fly directly to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) that is just 19 miles away from the city.
Get your cheap flight through Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Eva Air, Qatar Airways or Finnair among many others. The airport of Bangkok will make you feel at home with its many services and lounges, restaurants and duty free shops.

Bangkok is home to some of the most culturally beautiful tourist attractions you can imagine.
Although there have been some concerns due to political unrest in Thailand, it is possible to enjoy a luxurious vacation by adhering to some basic safety precautions that are made plain by officials. It is also important to understand that Thailand laws are strict regarding customs, especially regarding drugs.

With cheap hotels, cheap car rental and cheap flights, you’ll save enough to enjoy many of the most popular attractions in Bangkok. These include Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Royal Grand Palace, Royal Barges National Museum, The Temple of the Reclining Buddha Jim Thompson’s House, The Golden Buddha, Wat Suthat and the Giant Swing, Wat Benchamabophit, Vimanmek Mansion Museum, Chatuchak Market and Muay Thai.

Bangkok’s climate is often tropical and humid all year round. Dress appropriate and enjoy the city’s center, where nightlight, restaurants, attractions and excursions await you. Take an umbrella for the rainy season if you travel between June and October.

Perhaps some of the most enjoyable times will be shopping. Prices are very low, particularly in the street markets and haggling is expected. If you prefer indoor shopping, there are many shops that are open every day of the week for 12 hours each day.

Some things to take care of when planning your trip

To have a holiday without setbacks, it helps a lot to take into consideration what simple measurements can be done that would save you many bad shots.
First of all, always check your documents that will be requested at the entrance of your destination country, consult the competent government agency, and even if you do not leave the country, keep in mind that it is obligatory to carry along your identification papers. Moreover, many accommodations request documents at registration. You may also want to rent a car, so you'll have to take your driver's license with you (get informed about the international driving license, too). Do not forget your travel insurance, your health insurance card (we strongly recommend you to take your health card). There are some countries where a visa is required to be allowed to enter the country at all. But do not worry, in most countries you can enter and stay without visas or special permits for some months (usually 90 days).
A good tactic is to photocopy important documents you might need, so in case they get lost or stolen, it will be really useful. Furthermore, it is also a good idea to carry along two extra passport photos.

Thanks to the Schengen agreement, one can freely cross the borders of ‘Schengen countries’, so EU travellers travelling within this area won’t be asked to identify themselves. Even so, you should always carry along identity documents, because police might ask for identity checks, any time. The following countries form part of the Schengen Agreement:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland (non-EU), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway (non-EU), Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland (non-EU).
EU countries that do not belong to this agreement are: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, UK and Romania. Citizens outside the EU will need to apply for visas and documents to enter the Schengen area. The maximum length of stay for travellers is 3 months.
Bear in mind that some documents and visas are not that easy to get, one has to wait for them. Therefore it is recommended that you plan the travel and learn about these documents well in advance.

In addition to paperwork, when travelling within or outside the borders of the EU or the Schengen area, don’t forget to be informed of the required or recommended vaccinations in certain countries. If you know exactly the health care situation of the country which you plan to travel to, you can avoid many unpleasant surprises.
Again, please note that some vaccines require more than one dose, sometimes with large temporary spaces between them, so it is advisable to act well in advance. Be cautious with consuming food, especially fruits, and for your security, drink bottled water only.
Also, the maximum weight of your luggage is usually around 20 kilos –depending on the airline-, so it might be a good idea to make a list of most necessary things before packing your suitcase. Your passport (and anything fragile) is best to be guarded in your hand luggage that you bring along into the cabin.
Note that you can’t have scissors (or any kind of cutting or stabbing tools) with you, nor liquids of any kind (water, tee, juices and all types of cosmetics), or at least only a small amount.

Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that your luggage gets lost. In this case it might be helpful to have some clothes with you in your hand bag, until your luggage is found.

Further information:

Foreign and Commonwealth office

European Health Insurance card

Healthcare abroad

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