5 reasons to visit Thailand in December
WHILE travelling with the whole family is rewarding, post-pandemic travel has added a new dynamic to the tourism experience, which comes with new obstacles.
With some pre-planning and a good checklist of things to do, you can make the most of your time in Thailand with children, seniors, and everyone in between.
There are fun-filled resort activities, opportunities to relax, and fully equipped accommodation options.
This is according to Sadudee Sangnil, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, who says the country has gone the extra mile to serve the needs of travel groups and to make travel in Thailand convenient and safe.
South Africans travelling to Thailand will no longer need a Thailand Pass or health insurance. Instead, to travel to Thailand the only requirement now is a vaccine certificate or a PCR test.
Snorkelling
This underwater experience on crystal-clear coastlines introduces everyone to fish species in Thai waters with scattered reefs and rocks.
Night markets
A walk down Thailand’s night markets is an adventure on its own as it’s full of tasty treats and traditional Thai street food, such as deep-fried grasshoppers and crickets.
Food is a big part of Thai culture, and night markets, specifically, offer an abundance of delicious, traditional fare, such as pad Thai, Som Tam and spring rolls.
Visit temples
Thailand isn’t just a great vacation spot; it also presents many learning opportunities. If you’re travelling with kids, you might find it valuable to include an educational component to your vacation – cultural and historical landmarks are perfect opportunities to learn something new.
Visit rice farm
Thailand offers many farms where kids can feed animals, harvest vegetables, collect eggs, swim in creeks and more. One that sticks out is the Rice Farm, where visitors can join a local farmer to explore the Nakhon Pathom rice paddy. Visitors can also mill, and winnow rice using traditional methods and take home their self-processed rice.
A traditional homestay
There’s no better way to end a trip than by immersing the whole family in Thai culture through a traditional homestay with indigenous tribes (such as the Karen people) in their mountainous countryside. While you will get the chance to experience this region, a walk between villages to meet more locals will teach everyone about the history, and deep-rooted cultures.