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Fantastic Thailand, a guide to the country.
There is never a dull day in fascinating and vibrant Thailand. Whether it is the Songkran Festival or the first cool breeze of the winter season, there is always something to make you smile, laugh, cry or get excited about. VIPvillas offer you accommodation in the city of Bangkok and the luxury resorts of Koh Samuiand Phuket.
Take the opportunity to view these destinations in closer detail and see what treasures await you. These aren"t just holidays they are life enhancing experiences that you will always remember. Check out our collection of villas through the search engine at the top of the page. Each individual destination also has its own destination guide.
Thailand is steeped in history and unique culture; it is believed Thailand’s history stems from the Bronze Age some 5,000 years ago. Recorded history indicates a number of periods that mark important stages in Thailand’s history – the Sukothai Period, the Ayutthaya Period, the Thonburi Period and the Rattanakosin Period from 1782 until the present. The legacy of each of these periods is a series of temples, shrines, palaces and ancient sites, all depicting unique Thai architectural styles and lavish design. Although some of the historical significance of these attractions may at times be lost to you, the visual feast you experience more than compensates for your wonderment. These are some of the most beautiful places you will ever experience. Simply relax and soak in the sights and sounds and build unforgettable memories.
Never colonised, Thailand has never been detached from its culture. Thai dance, theatre, music and art, have all developed in entirely unique ways across the ages and play as important a role today as they did in years gone by. The numerous galleries and museums housing the treasures of bygone ages offer visitors a genuine visual delight. It goes without saying that Thailand’s beautiful palaces and fascinating history is a key reason for its thousands of visitors each year, however Thailand is blessed with natural beauty and its islands are amongst the most scenic and beautiful in the world. Likewise, its beaches are simply stunning - clean sand, clear water, and wonderful scenery, and VIPvillas can offer you accommodation within close proximity of these fantastic surroundings. You can search through our villa collection by using the search facility at the top of this page or simply clicking one of the links for each resort further down this page.
Wherever you travel in the world, it is important to get the timing right. Not knowing about a country’s seasons and possible weather conditions can turn your holiday into a nightmare. Likewise, gathering some basic details about what to expect will help you make the right decisions about where and when to go.
As far as Thailand is concerned, the best time of year for a visit is between November and February. Generally, the weather is cooler during this period and there is certainly less rain than at other times in the year. However, Thailand is a big country with a diverse landscape. There is somewhere to visit whatever time of the year you visit the kingdom. You should also research individual resorts for weather conditions because they do vary. You wil want to visit the beaches they are quite simply stunning.
Thai is the first and official language of Thailand but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Thailand is seven hours ahead of Greenwich mean time.
Travellers should take medical advice at least three weeks before travelling to Thailand. Travellers are recommended to have protection against the following infections: Diphtheria Hepatitis A Tetanus Yellow Fever Malaria Typhoid
However all travellers do need to speak to their doctors for confirmation.
If your are staying in Thailand for less than 30 days then only a valid passport and valid date of departure is required. However if you attend on staying longer than 30 days then you shall require a single entry tourist visa which costs £25 and can be obtained from the United Kingdom Thai embassy in London.
The monarchy is revered by all Thais and all tourists should respect members of the royal family – past or present. Coming from a culture like the United Kingdom, where royals are often in the news and are sometimes subject to criticism means you must be careful and show rerspect to Thai culture. Criticism of the King and royal family is not just frowned upon in Thailand; it is against the law – a punishable offence that is taken very seriously.
Thailand’s national religion is Buddhism (although there are significant numbers of Muslims and a minority group of Christians) and it is very important to be respectful as far as religion is concerned. Always dress ‘politely’ when entering a temple or religious shrine. As you are on holiday in a hot country, your perspective of polite dress might be coloured by the situation you are in. However, shorts, bikinis, tops that show your bare arms, skirts that show your legs, open-toed sandals and generally dirty or unkempt attire is considered inappropriate. In some of the larger temples like Wat Prakeaw guards will actually forbid you from entering if you are dressed inappropriately, and you may have to hire sarongs and strips of material to cover yourself up before being permitted to enter. At the smaller temples you are own your own – do the right thing! Buddha images are sacred, whatever size or condition. If you can’t cross your legs, don’t sit on the floor in front of temple’s Buddha image – in doing so you will point your feet at the Buddha which is an act of discourtesy. The peole in Thailand are extremely friendly but do have strong religous beliefs that responsible tourism and tourists can admire and respect.
Big Buddha. The Big Buddha is situated in Koh Samui. We have Luxury Villason the island for you to stay in while visiting this magnificent island. Buddhist monks are not allowed to touch or be touched by a woman or accept anything a woman might offer. If a woman wants to give something to a monk it must first be given to a man, or put on a piece of cloth. The monk will then drag the cloth to him before picking the item up. Likewise a monk will not shake a man’s hand – that type of contact is forbidden. Monks travel on public transport and require the same respect there as they would receive at the temple. If a bus or train, etc. is crowded and a monk is likely to come into contact with people, do not hesitate to give the monk your seat. Often special seats are allocated for monks only – don’t sit in them! Do not wear shoes inside a temple where Buddha images are kept. Take your shoes off before entering someone’s home. A great aspect of Thailand"s culture is respect for each other and nature. Please do ensure when visiting cultural or religious sites in Thailand you respect the unique culture of this magnificent Kingdom.
Thai"s do not shake hands; they ‘wai’ – a gesture made by placing your hands together in front of your face and bowing a little. Generally, you should not wai to a child and a younger person should wai an older person first. However, these rules are possibly a little more flexible as far as tourists are concerned, the Thais you wai will generally very much appreciate you delving into the local custom and practice.
Please do take advantage of your trip to learn some of the culture of these wonderful resorts and Bangkok. There is so much history, beauty and culture to track that you will be amazed and the memories of which shall stay with you forever.
Booking. We highly recommend you talk to us about your holiday requirments for Thailand. The whole country is a mecca for those that are seeking experiences to remember.
Contact us at Bookings@VIPvillas.com or telephone on 08458 621 384 The journey to some of the locations is a long one and because of that we recommend two centre holidays with a stop in Bangkok. We have a number of hotels that are included on the site that we can book for you to your specification. All of our exclusive VIPvillas collection in Thailand are first class in terms of both service levels and quality of the accommodation. Enjoy browsing them you are but a click from paradise! Go through the search engine at the top of this page to find your piece of paradise.
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