Thailand is a very popular destination among tourists seeking sun, sea and relaxation, but also among travelers eager to discover and explore new and exciting countries. Thailand is a condensation of all the features that travel enthusiasts looking for: breathtaking landscapes, tropical nature, the beaches, the island paradises, art and culture, and much, much more.
Enter the country: what documents do I need?
Travelers who choose Thailand as a destination for their holidays should be well informed before getting on the plane, so as not to run into problems during check-in at the airport or once landed.
To enter Thailand at all, without exception, will be required to show a valid passport (with a remaining validity of at least six months).
The tourist visa is required for stays up to 30 days in the country: it is free and does not need to do anything special to get it. It is often included in the cost of the trip, especially if you are booked with an agency specializing in trips or packages with, otherwise you will get along with the airline ticket.
For stays in Thailand that exceed the length limit of 30 days will be, however, must apply for a special visa, obtainable by a specific request from the embassy or consulate.
Airports of Thailand
If you have not yet done so to buy the plane ticket but you are seriously thinking of planning a trip to Thailand, that's all you need to know about airports in the country.
Although Thailand is not huge, its territory there are more than 40 airports. The major ones (usually the most frequented by tourists), however, are 4.
- The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok . Bangkok Airport is the airport of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. This airport has a stop in 133 cities around the world and welcomes every week, at least 1,500 domestic flights and 4,000 international flights. It 'also often referred to as Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi and is currently one of the most important ports of not only Thailand but for the whole area of south-east Asia. A curiosity: Bangkok Airport - Suvarnabhumi currently hosts the control tower highest in the world, with its 132 meters of height. After Hong Kong, in addition, the Bangkok airport terminal is the second largest of the globe.
- The Don Muang Airport in Bangkok. International Airport Bangkok - Don Muang, which is also always located in the Thai capital, was reopened after an initial closure to make it easier and faster international air traffic of Bangkok and the rest of the country. Currently the airport is "support" to the principal of the Capital, that is ilBangkok - Suvarnabhumi Airport.
- The Phuket International Airport to Phuket. The Phuket International Airport is located in one of the most popular tourist resorts in Thailand and, for that reason, need to be able to adequately accommodate the huge influx of travelers. The airport serves the city of Phuket and the surrounding areas, with more than 60 airlines, 600 domestic flights a week and nearly 700 international flights per week.
- The Krabi International Airport to Krabi. Krabi International Airport is another airport very important, especially for the tourist vocation of the city and the region. The property is located about 15 km from Krabi and 700 km from the capital Bangkok. Krabi Airport is not very large and is covered by the service than a dozen airlines. Other airports in Thailand. Shall be mentioned, finally, the Koh Samui Airport, with a stop for 10 cities in the world and more than 900 weekly flights, including domestic and international routes, the Chiang Mai International Airport, served by thirty airlines airports in 20 cities in the world, and Buriram Airport, operated by the Airports of Thailand Public Co. Ltd.
How to choose the destination airport?
As in many other countries around the world, even in Thailand the low-cost airlines typically operate on smaller airports located in the outskirts of cities or in small towns close to the major tourist destinations of the country.
Before you buy a ticket, prepared an itinerary of what you want to do and see in Thailand, and verified on the map where you find the closest airport and more comfortable. Also make sure that it is served by shuttle or bus to reach the city center.
On the internet you can also find information about taxi services cheaper than working in the airport, so you do not "pluck" once you arrive in Thailand. Visit the website of the airports in question, when available, can help you plan your trip in Thailand at best, avoiding unpleasant incidents and problems.