What s it like to drive in Thailand?

Self-driving travel needs to pay attention to the following points of the big wheel:

Follow traffic rules: Whether you're traveling by car at home or abroad, you need to follow traffic rules, including speed limits, traffic lights, traffic signs, and more, to avoid violations.

Drowsy driving: Driving for a long time may cause fatigue, and you need to pay attention to rest and sleep, try to avoid drowsy driving, and avoid accidents.

Car maintenance: Before departure, you need to maintain your car, including changing the imitation oil, checking the tires, braking system, etc., to ensure that the car does not break down during the trip.

Accommodation arrangement: Self-driving travel needs to consider the arrangement of accommodation and food and beverage services, and book accommodation and catering services in advance as much as possible to avoid the situation of no accommodation and meals.

Route planning: It is necessary to plan the route and map in advance to understand the traffic and road conditions of the destination to avoid getting lost and taking the wrong route.

Weather forecast: If you are traveling by car, you need to pay attention to the local weather forecast, especially in the mountains and by the sea, the weather may affect the itinerary, so you need to prepare in advance.

In short, self-driving travel needs to be well prepared and planned in advance, obey traffic rules, pay attention to safety and prevent emergencies.

To drive yourself in Thailand, the first thing to do is to get a visa and a vehicle to clear customs.

It is not a hassle for the vehicle to pass the customs, as long as you bring all the originals and multiple copies of the license. Driver's license, driving license, registration certificate and ID card, etc., it is best to put them together in bags, and each checkpoint along the way must check the original, keep a copy for the record, and also issue an international identification card.

People's visas are a little more troublesome Self-driving Thailand has to pass through Laos, so visas for both countries are indispensable.

In addition, the driver's license of the mainland is valid in Laos and Thailand, for the sake of insurance, you can find a qualified translation agency to translate into English text, if you find an unqualified agency to translate, notarization is required.

Self-driving is allowed with a domestic driver's license. You need to apply for a notarized English translation of your Chinese driver's license in China in advance. However, it should be noted that the direction of the traffic in Thailand and the position of the driver are different from those in China.

Car rental in Thailand is about 600-1200 baht for 1 day.

The deposit is 500-1000 USD, and only credit cards are accepted. To use international credit cards such as Visa Card, MasterCard, etc. Thaw 1 month after use.

Simply present your rental voucher, credit card, and notarized copy of your driver's license and driver's license translation to pick up your rental car.

Drivers aged between 21 and 65 years old and have more than 1 year of driving experience can rent a car.

Renters aged 21-25 will be charged THB 200 per day.

Although renting a car includes collision and theft insurance. However, it is still necessary to pay a certain amount of compensation --- exemption to the car supplier. Generally 5,000-15,000 baht. Prepayment in the form of a credit card hold.

It is the most convenient to sign up for a group, but the group is generally in a hurry and has a bad time.

Passport - Visa - RMB - Simple English - Airplane Ticket.

In a situation like yours, it would be better for you to go to the group.

It is recommended that it is better to sign up for a group, which will avoid unnecessary risks.

Thailand is a relatively safe travel destination, but there are still some issues to be aware of to ensure a safe trip:

1.Law and order:

The law and order situation in Thailand is relatively good, but there are still some criminal incidents, such as robbery and pickpocketing. Especially in places with a high concentration such as tourist attractions and night markets, tourists need to take care of their belongings to avoid accidents such as theft.

2.Traffic Safety:

Traffic in Thailand is relatively chaotic and traffic accidents are common. Tourists should pay attention to traffic safety, avoid taking high-risk vehicles such as motorcycles, and try to choose safe modes of transportation.

3.Food Safety:

Thailand is famous for its street food, but food safety issues cannot be ignored either. Visitors should choose regular restaurants or stalls to buy food and pay attention to personal hygiene.

4.Natural Environment:

Thailand's natural environment is beautiful, but there are also some dangers. Tourists should take care to protect the environment and avoid destroying natural resources. At the same time, when doing outdoor sports such as water sports or mountain climbing, it is necessary to follow safety regulations and pay attention to safety.

5.Cultural Etiquette:

Thailand is a culturally rich country, and visitors should respect the local culture and customs. When visiting places such as the lead key temple, it is necessary to observe the corresponding etiquette regulations.

Thailand is the most familiar overseas travel destination for Chinese, except for Bangkok, there are some attractions that you may have heard of but are not very familiar with. Let Xiao Y introduce you to other special attractions now!

1.Similan Islands – open only for 6 months a year.

SimilanIsland is located in the Andaman Sea, 90 kilometers northwest of Phuket, Thailand, is an area composed of 9 islands, because it is only open from November to April every year, there is no crowding and no commercialization, and you can hardly see too many traces of development.

2.Koh Lipe – the Maldives of Thailand.

Koh Lipe is a small island in Thailand's pristine marine environment, so small that you can't even find it on Google Maps, with soft and white beaches and peacock blue waters. Everything is slow here. As you live here for a while, you will love this laid-back feeling more and more.

Prices, you say? Well, such a large bowl of chicken noodles costs only 50 baht.

3.Chiang Mai – Familiar city, unfamiliar scenery.

Compared with Japan, the cherry blossoms in Chiang Mai in spring are less artificially modified scenery and more natural beauty Most of the cherry blossom viewing locations are concentrated in these places: Kunchangqian, Ankang Mountain, and Kunwang Agricultural Research Center. They are all good places for locals to enjoy the flowers in winter, and you can go by chartering a songthaew!

A lot of people go camping there

4.Pai – a small freshness that belongs to the Thai style.

Pai's little freshness and beauty definitely require you to rent a motorbike - drive out, yes, away from the sights! As a result, you will see the real "little freshness" of Bai County, which is a sea of clouds and pastoral land endowed by nature, rather than a man-made scenic spot!

5.Mae Si Le – a small Yunnan city in Thailand.

Therefore, it also has a rare sight in Thailand: the scenery of Jiangnan water town. The rice fields have just been planted, and with the hills in the distance, the fields are still planted with plantain trees and tall trees, and the villagers are driving their motorcycles through the ridges, which is like a painting.