THAILAND IS THE GATEWAY TO ASIA
Known as the gateway to Asia, Thailand only has to be the start of your great Asian adventure with plenty of other incredible destinations so conveniently and quickly accessible from here. Flying from the capital Bangkok, you will be spoilt for choice, with destinations such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos just some of the countries that can be reached in less than an hour and a half. Commited to sticking in Thailand? Bangkok also opens up travel to all over the country, making this a great basepoint no matter what you have in mind for your holiday.
INSIDER TIPS
- All of these countries have great street food so make sure you take the time to sample some of it; if you’re wary about where you eat a good idea is to always head to the stalls that are busiest as this is a great indicator of what the food is like.
- When visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia at sunrise, bring a packed breakfast so when the crowds clear to refuel you can enjoy the peace that falls over the complex.
- Try a city motorbike tour in Vietnam as a great way to get around and see the sights while avoiding the traffic that can often clog up the roads.
- When in Laos don't spend too much time in the capital Vientiane as it can get very busy and isn't a good representation of the country's peace and tranquillity, instead to see the real Laos head to the little towns and villages found along the Mekong River.
INTERESTING FACTS
Thailand
Capital – Bangkok
Currency – Bhat
Point of Entry –Bangkok
Airlines – British Airways, Eva Air & Thai Airways
Flying Time – 11 hours 15minutes
Time Zone – GMT +6
Visa – Not required
Laos
Capital – Vientiane
Point of Entry – Vientiane, Luang Prabang
Airlines – Thai Airways and British Airways via Bangkok
Flight time - 1h 22min
Time Zone – GMT + 6 hrs
Visa – Required - can be obtained on arrival
Vietnam
Capital – Hanoi
Currency – Dong
Point of Entry – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Airlines – Vietnam Airlines
Flight time - 1h 10min
Time Zone – GMT + 6 hrs
Visa – Required-must be obtained in advance
Cambodia
Capital – Phnom Penh
Currency – Riel
Point of Entry – Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Airlines – British Airways and Thai Airways via Bangkok
Flight time - 1h 10min
Time Zone – GMT + 6 hrs
Visa – Required - can be obtained on arrival
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