Tangled, now hesitant to go to Thailand

Thailand used to be a paradise for many people, a ticket and a few hundred yuan could have a good time. But now, prices in Thailand have skyrocketed, hotels, scenic spots, transportation, and restaurants have risen several times, and some places are even more expensive than in China! What's going on?

Is Thailand** deliberately raising the threshold for travel? Is it that the Thai tourism industry wants to cut the leeks of tourists from the Chinese simple stool country? Or is Thailand's economy growing too fast and we can't keep up?

In fact, the price of goods in Thailand** is not an overnight thing. According to the Statistics Bureau of Thailand, Thailand's inflation rate has remained above 1% since 2019 and reached it in 2020, much higher than China's. There are many reasons for the price of goods in Thailand, such as the exchange rate due to the strengthening of the US dollar**, the disruption of the ** chain due to the impact of the epidemic, the recovery of tourism and the shortage of supply in the market, etc.

All these factors have made the increase in the cost of living felt by both local residents and foreign tourists.

So, should we still travel to Thailand? There is no standard answer to this question, it depends on personal preferences and budget. If you just want to experience the exotic and enjoy the tropical climate, then Thailand is still a good choice.

After all, Thailand has a rich and colorful culture and natural landscape, a warm and friendly people, and delicious cuisine. Moreover, even if the price is **, not everything is expensive. For example, taking the BTS or subway in Bangkok, renting a bicycle or electric car in Chiang Mai, participating in an eco-tour organized by the local community in Phuket are some of the most cost-effective ways to travel.

But if you want to enjoy the best service with the least amount of money, then Thailand may no longer be for you. Because traveling to Thailand now, you may encounter a lot of things that will disappoint and frustrate you. For example, you may encounter some dishonest merchants or tour guides, who will deliberately raise the price or charge extra fees, or even force you to buy something you don't need.

For example, you may find that some once beautiful attractions have become dilapidated, polluted, and of poor quality. For example, you may feel that the attitude of Thais towards Chinese tourists is not so warm and friendly, and even somewhat indifferent and repulsive. All of these will make your travel experience detract and make you feel that it is not worth it.

Thailand has always been one of the most popular overseas destinations for tourists from China and China. Beautiful scenery, cheap prices, convenient visas, and close culture, the most attractive of which is the ** advantage, but if there is no ** advantage in Thailand, I will choose other similar tourist destinations and no longer travel to Thailand.

Tourism in Thailand has encountered unprecedented difficulties. Due to the situation, Thailand's tourism industry has been almost shut down for three years. It wasn't until February this year that China** resumed the outbound group tour pilot and listed Thailand as one of the first destinations to open up.

This should have been good news, and countless Chinese who want to travel abroad have set their sights on Thailand. But when they really started planning their trip, they found that Thailand was not the same as it used to be.

1,**Soaring.

At present, air tickets between key cities in Thailand and China** are double the pre-level ones, and the average cost of Chinese tourists per trip has soared from 50,000 to 10,000 baht to 60,000 or even 150,000 baht, or about 10,000 to 30,000 yuan.

This means that a trip to Thailand can cost about the same amount of money as a trip to Europe. And this does not include additional expenses such as visa fees, testing fees, insurance costs, etc.

2. Experience declines.

As many restaurants, hotels, and attractions have closed their doors or laid off staff during the pandemic, the quality of service has been greatly reduced after the reopening.

The reasons for the decline in **** and service are not simple. On the one hand, there are indeed some merchants who want to take the opportunity to raise prices and make profits after seeing the recovery of Chinese customers; On the other hand, there are also many objective factors that lead to the decline in prices** and services.

1. Inflation.

According to the Bangkok Post, "Thailand's consumer price index hit a 13-year high in December 2021 year-on-year**". Among them, energy ****, food and non-alcoholic beverages****.

2. Manpower shortage.

Due to the pandemic, many Thais who are engaged in the tourism industry have lost their jobs or changed careers, resulting in a shortage of manpower after the reopening. In addition, due to the low vaccination rate, many employees are also worried about the risk of infection and are reluctant to contact foreign tourists.

3. Imbalance between supply and demand.

Since China is the largest source of tourists for Thailand's tourism industry, while other countries have not yet fully opened their travel channels, the Thai tourism market has been one-sided.

This creates a phenomenon of a "seller's market", where there is less supply and more demand, **naturally**. And because of the reduced competition, it is difficult to guarantee the quality of service.

Everyone's expectations and affordability for travel are different. Some people may feel satisfied as long as they can go abroad to see the scenery; Some people may feel that it is not worth spending so much money; Some people may feel like waiting for a better time before going.

Thailand is a beautiful country with many beautiful beaches, temples, historical monuments, and world-famous cuisine. However, there are some people who may think that Thailand is not worth visiting, and here are some of the reasons that may lead to this thought:

Travel Traps: Thailand is a tourist hotspot, so some businesses will try to get benefits from tourists, such as charging too much** or deceiving tourists into trust. Some visitors may be disappointed and dissatisfied with these traps.

Poverty and Inequality: While Thailand is a beautiful country, its Iamhu region is poor and underdeveloped. This may be uncomfortable for some visitors.

In addition, some tourists may be dissatisfied with social inequality in Thailand, which is also a long-standing problem.

Cultural differences: The culture and customs of Thailand may be different from what some tourists are familiar with. For example, the religion in Thailand is Buddhism, so visitors may need to respect Buddhist traditions, such as dressing appropriately in temples and not stepping on Buddha statues.

Health and safety concerns: Some visitors may have concerns about health and safety issues in Thailand. For example, the Thai diet may have a negative impact on the body of some people. Additionally, some tourists may be concerned about the crime rate and traffic safety in Thailand.

These problems are not common to everyone, and these are some of the reasons that may lead some tourists to think that Thailand is not worth visiting. However, if you are interested in Thai culture and cuisine, as well as want to explore the beaches and temples of Thailand, Thailand is also a country worth visiting. Before traveling to Thailand, it is advisable to learn more about Thailand and plan your travel itinerary and budget well in advance.

Summary. The result of the search has been found for you: There are many ways to go to Thailand, first of all, you can start from the country and take a plane to Thailand, or you can start from a neighboring country and take a train, car or boat to Thailand.

If you depart from the country, you can take a domestic airline or an international airline to Thailand, the flight departs from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other big cities, the flight time is generally about 6-10 hours, and the airports that arrive in Thailand are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Phuket International Airport, etc.!

The result of the search has been found for you: There are many ways to go to Thailand, first of all, you can start from the country and take a plane to Thailand, or you can start from a neighboring country and take a train, car or boat to Thailand. If you depart from the country, you can take a domestic airline or an international airline to Thailand, the flight departs from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other big cities, the flight time is generally about 6-10 hours, and the airports that arrive in Thailand are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Phuket International Airport, etc.!

2.Buy a ticket: Compare the airlines' ** and purchase a ticket based on the travel time.

3.Apply for a visa: Depending on your nationality, apply for a Thai tourist visa at a local diplomatic mission.

4.Prepare your luggage: Depending on the travel time and itinerary, prepare your luggage to avoid running out of luggage.

5.Arrange accommodation: Arrange accommodation, you can book your hotel online or find accommodation locally.

6.Arrange the itinerary: according to your own preferences, arrange the itinerary, you can travel independently, or you can buy a group tour.

7.Prepare your currency: Before you go, have Thai Baht or foreign currency ready in case you need it.

8.Prepare insurance: Have travel insurance ready in case something unexpected happens.

Do the train. Fellows can do it!

Summary. Hello, if you are participating in a group tour, in addition to starting from the country, it is generally 3000-5000 yuan of the tour fee, the official regulations of the Thai Immigration Bureau, foreigners entering Thailand must carry no less than 20,000 baht (about 4000 yuan) in cash, so if you do not purchase large items for a trip to Thailand, the average person is about 5000-7000 yuan. When entering the country, Thai customs in the inspection of foreign tourists to carry cash, are to take the way of spot checks, and the main spot check is for the visa on arrival tourists, if in the country to get a Thai visa, then the chance of being spot-checked is very small.

Hello, if you are participating in a group tour, in addition to starting from the country, it is generally 3000-5000 yuan of the tour fee, the official regulations of the Thai Immigration Bureau, foreigners entering Thailand must carry no less than 20,000 baht (about 4000 yuan) in cash, so if you do not purchase large items for a trip to Thailand, the average person is about 5000-7000 yuan. When entering the country, Thai customs in the inspection of foreign tourists to carry cash, are to take the way of spot checks, and the main spot check is for the visa on arrival tourists, if in the country to get a Thai visa, then the chance of being spot-checked is very small.

I'm going to have surgery.

If you want to live in Thailand, according to the Thai Immigration Law, Chinese citizens can apply to settle down in Thailand if they meet one of the following conditions: spouse or parents (including adoptive parents) are Thai citizens, unmarried children under the age of 20 (including adopted children) are Thai citizens, siblings are Thai citizens, and other special circumstances stipulated by Thai immigration law. Those who meet the above conditions can entrust their relatives and friends living in Thailand to apply to the Thai Immigration Bureau; or the applicant shall apply to the Thai Embassy in China with relevant documents.

Hello, what surgery did you do?

Change of trust. To go to Thailand for surgery, you need a passport and a visa.

Thailand** stipulates that patients under the age of 20 who decide to undergo the conversion surgery must obtain the consent of both parents before it can be performed, and patients over the age of 20 must also sign the relevant consent documents, and the hospital has the right to cancel the operation if the family objectes.

By train. Are you going to take the train from **?

Hello, if you take the train, you can take the train directly to Kunming, and then take the train of the Sino-Thai high-speed rail from Kunming, passing through two countries, you can reach Bangkok.