As one of the modern and prosperous countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand also boasts a modern public transportation. Much like other well-developed countries, Thailand has a wide range of international and domestic airports. With its domestic air routes, it will be easier for every visitor to visit even the far-flung areas of the country during their Thailand vacations.
Thailand also has exceptional railway and road system that's complemented by low cost urban bus as well as intercity bus and coach system, making it easy for everyone to get around the city in less time and effort. Aside from these methods, rural areas in Thailand also offer unique forms of transportation a tourist like you will surely enjoy.
Forms of Transportation in Thailand
• BTS
To Thais, this transport system is a godsend. Before, it took you hours to reach certain areas. Now, it takes only a few minutes, and that's all because of the BTS. The two lines forming this mode of transportation are sufficient enough to help you achieve your plans of exploring central Bangkok. It comes air-conditioned and it has stations near the country's biggest shopping destinations.
• MRT
Thailand's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Authority transports tourists from northern Bangkok to south of the centre at a rate that fits everyone's budget. It starts from Bang Sue, which is near a railway connection and ends at Bangkok's main railway station called Hua Lum Phong. The station that's nearest to the airport is Chatuchak, which follows Mo Chit, the first station of the main BTS course.
• Subaru
This is the name of minivans that has been outfitted with seats in the back area, making it easy for them to transport people.
• Canal System
One of the reasons why Thailand is called Venice of the East is that a big number of travels in such place are carried out through the canal. Bangkok's main canal transport is via Khlong Saen Saep express boat. Traveling through the canal system is fast and cheap but of course, you can get sprayed with canal water if another boat goes past you.
• Taxi-Meter
Taxi travel in Thailand is not expensive so it's a good option for visitors. This country is famous for its colorful taxis. The yellow and green ones are owned by their drivers while other colors are company-owned.
• Tuk-Tuk
This is said to be the country's ubiquitous transport system. It is the all-purpose and all-terrain means of transportation in the Thailand. If you want to hire a Tuk-Tuk, you need to negotiate well with the driver because they are oftentimes more expensive than a taxi particularly on short journeys. But you should at least consider one Tuk-Tuk ride during your vacation in Thailand.
• Bus System
Thailand's bus system is inexpensive, well-organized, and very much efficient. The downside of such mode of transport is that there are times when you need to share a bus with lots of passengers.
• Intercity Coaches
If you need to take long intercity or inter-province travels during your Thailand vacations, you can try travelling via an efficient bus or coach system. You catch these buses daily and round the clock at the country's centralized stations.
No matter where you want to go, right timing is very important. If you don't know the country's seasons as well as the probable weather in the place during your vacations, your much-planned holiday can turn into an unpleasant experience. So when planning your Thailand vacations, do a research first about the weather in such country so it will be easy for you to make decisions as to when and where to go.
Thailand has three seasons: rainy, winter, and summer. But the southern portion of the country doesn't experience winter. The best time of the year to visit Thailand is from November to February because it is during these times when the place has cooler weather but less rain. You should avoid rainy season which usually starts July and ends in October.
Since Thailand is a huge country with various landscapes, it is important that you know the seasons in different parts of the country.
Central and Eastern parts of Thailand
In Thailand's central and eastern provinces, hot summer begins mid February until April when the temperature can reach 40 degrees centigrade. Winter is from mid November through mid February. During these months, there are few days of really cold weather. Despite this cold climate, tourists from Europe may find this a little warm.
The month of May marks the beginning of the rainy season in this part of the country. Frequent rains and rainstorms that last for almost 30 minutes can be experienced and this weather goes on until October. So if you're planning to go to the famous beaches in the east such as Rayong, Pattaya, and Koh Chang, it is best to visit such place from the months of December to May.
Northern Thailand
Winters in this part of the country is cooler compared to Central and Eastern provinces. Mountainous provinces can get really cold; sometimes temperature even goes down to 0 degrees centigrade. Winters in this region begins in November and lasts until February. So this is basically the best time to visit Northern Thailand. During these months, flowers are in full bloom and the weather is dry yet cool. You'll usually observe fog formations that make the already beautiful scenery even more breathtaking. You can also consider an April visit because this month marks the celebration of Songkran festival.
Southern Thailand
Climate in Southern Thailand is very much different because this portion only has two seasons – summer and rainy. In this region, you'll find the Gulf of Thailand which lies in the east part of the Thai peninsula while the Andaman Sea is situated in the west. Those who want to visit the west part of the peninsula such as Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga should go there between mid November to April. This way, tourists can avoid monsoons that make island visits by boat not only difficult but dangerous as well.
On the other hand, vacations in the eastern part of the peninsula, which includes Hat Yai and Koh Samui, are best done from December to June. Its good news that the Gulf of Thailand can be visited any month of the year. But it is still advisable to monitor the weather situation in this area to avoid rain. If you want to visit both sides of the coast during your Thailand vacations, better go to this place between December and April.
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