| Looking for a relaxing yet adventure-filled | | | | Platinum mall, which is just a few steps away |
| vacation? Even before the Leonardo DiCaprio | | | | from the very crowded, Pratunam market. The |
| starrer, The Beach, brought controversy - and | | | | Platinum mall and the Pratunam market are both |
| media mileage to this mystical yet modern | | | | highly recommended by those who frequent |
| country in the east, Thailand has long been a | | | | Bangkok, you can get trendy and fashionable |
| favorite among tourists - especially backpackers | | | | items for a much cheaper price compared to |
| who want to experience a holiday to remember. | | | | tourist traps like the Suan Lum Market. Just don't |
| For first-timers in Thailand, it is highly | | | | forget to haggle and if you can, buy in bulk. |
| recommended to stay in the country's capital, | | | | But back to the hotels, if you have a budget for |
| Bangkok for at least three days. In spite of the | | | | just a 3-star hotel, expect most of Thailand |
| many high-rise buildings and posh malls, Bangkok | | | | hotels under this category to be fairly decent. |
| has certainly not lost its Eastern charm as you | | | | Usually with outdated furnishings and fairly clean |
| are reminded of the Thais rich culture every place | | | | rooms, 3-star Thailand hotels are still able to make |
| you go - through the many temples, the | | | | up for these through the great prices that they |
| delectable food, and the people's warm hospitality. | | | | are offering as well as for the free hotel |
| It is also good to note that holidaying in Thailand - | | | | breakfast for each day of your stay. So load up |
| no matter which Thai city you choose to stay in, | | | | on the yummy treats that will be on offer and |
| is actually very cheap. | | | | you will surely be able to save a bit since you |
| So let's start with the basics of planning the | | | | won't be go around Thailand on an empty |
| ultimate Thailand holiday. First things first, you will | | | | stomach. |
| need to find a clean, reputable - and affordable | | | | Of course, as an added service - and a great |
| Thailand hotel. If you're a first timer at this | | | | way to earn extra, Thailand hotels also offer |
| country, you will be surprised by how many | | | | great sightseeing tours for their guests. If you're |
| Thailand hotels there are. From the super posh to | | | | not that stingy, you will find the prices for these |
| the dirt cheap hotels frequented by backpackers, | | | | tours to be fairly decent. Expect these tour |
| there certainly are a lot of choices when it comes | | | | packages to include a visit to the Grand Palace; |
| to a suitable Thailand hotel for all your needs and | | | | the nearby Wat Pho where you will find the world |
| preferences. | | | | famous, Temple of Reclining Buddha; a tour of |
| For those who want budget-friendly Thailand | | | | the Floating Market where you can sample cheap |
| hotels that are right smack in the center of | | | | and yummy Thai delicacies; and a chance to ride |
| Bangkok city, the Pratunam or the Pathumwan | | | | an elephant at the nature trek. |
| area is the place to go. A lot of vacationing | | | | Other things that are pretty common services |
| families and Asian tourists abound in this area so | | | | and facilities with Thailand hotels are a decent |
| expect everything to be very touristy. The good | | | | internet connection - usually available at the hotel |
| thing about the Thailand hotels available in this | | | | lobby, a laundry service, and hotel pick up service. |
| area though is that majority of the major | | | | If you are interested to find out more about |
| shopping destinations are easily within reach here. | | | | places to stay whether in Bangkok or other cities |
| Some of the must-sees are: the popular MBK | | | | in Thailand, just check out the Internet for more. |
| mall, the uber posh Siam Paragon and the trendy | | | | |