Before traveling to Thailand, I heard so much about the country. On one hand, it’s beaches and turquoise water makes it hugely popular, whereas, on the other side, it is equally infamous for easy access to a booty call.
It was damn embarrassing, the moment I mentioned my travel plans to Thailand, people gave those sarcastic looks. My dilemma was further enhanced by the fact, I was traveling with a small kid and husband. I was contemplating, whether exposing younger ones to such a place, was a wise thing? But thankfully, I was proven wrong.
Thailand is a beautiful, friendly country and also a wonderful family destination. There is so much, that a family can do together and have a memorable time.
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FIRST DAY
Ours was a five-night and six-day trip. We landed at Swarnbhumi airport, where we were greeted warmly by our travel agent representatives. Before leaving the airport we purchased a Thai sim, and it made our life much easier. After we had the sim in place, we immediately moved towards the gate to board the waiting SUV, which took us to Pattaya.
The highway which connected Bangkok to Pattaya was wonderful, and I was pleasantly surprised, to know honking was not allowed. My first impression of the country was good.
Thailand is clean and with good infrastructure in place. The drive from Bangkok to Pattaya is for approximately 2 hours, and it is a fun ride. One will get to see a bit of the country’s topography.
In Pattaya we checked in at Four Seasons Pattaya hotel, the room was of medium size with a French window overlooking the city. One thing to keep in mind, unlike India, Thailand provides you two half-liter water bottles. Any water you ask above it is chargeable. I would recommend purchasing a big Bisleri bottle, it will help you sailing out through the day.
SECOND DAY
The next day we went on the coral island tour. Coral Island, is a suggestible option because of its turquoise water. I had never witnessed water changing colors, so beautifully. This was definitely the USP of the place, take your swimsuit along to swim in the warm water of the Gulf of Thailand. Coral Island is like a whole day trip, thus keep the evening light for rest and leisure activities.
THIRD DAY
Our next stop was at Alcazar show, a visit to Thailand is incomplete if you haven’t experienced the show, we made the evening reservations. The show was breathtaking, the way they introduced us to Thai culture was highly applauded. Different dances showcased traditional Thai outfits, music, and ambiance. We were transported back to the ancient Thai era. There was a relatively small performance on a Bollywood number. Guess what, it was enough to make us Indians go crazy with delight.
Alcazar is a lifetime experience, which one shouldn’t miss. It is a good way to entertain tourists and showcase the culture of the country.
FOURTH DAY
On the second last day, we visited Noong Nooch village, in one word it is nothing but a beautiful and refined nursery. One could see all kinds of plants along with dummies of animals. It was big, so we opted for a bus ride, otherwise one could explore it on foot. We booked our tickets for the elephant show, where the elephants painted, played football, and ride cycle. Trust me if you are with a kid, he/she would enjoy it immensely.
LAST DAY
The last day was spent in packing and leaving for the airport with a suitcase filled with wonderful memories.
Final Verdict: If you are looking for a peaceful holiday, on a decent budget, then Thailand is definitely the place for you. Also, make it a five-day stay, with pre-decided activities.
HANDY TIPS
- The Alcazar show is in high demand, ensure that the tickets are booked in advance, else you might face disappointment.
- In Noon Nooch Village, I will recommend you pay 150 bhat and board the bus, life will be much simpler.
- While visiting Coral Island, if you have a nausea problem, please do carry your vomiting bags, else you will end up paying a huge amount in penalty.
- A word of advice, the representative will suggest you, to get a prepaid sim card, please buy that. It will come handy during the trip.
- Do keep in mind Thai’s are punctual, so if you are casual with time, it will not go well with them. Always keep the time factor in mind, we saw guests being left behind by the waiting SUVs, as they were not on time.
- Thai hotels are better in terms of room quality. One can easily get the reputed four-star and five-star hotel without shelling out much money.
- I don’t think Thais are open to the idea of bargaining and they look down upon it. But then, I have heard from a few travelers, they have got the best deals after a little bit of negotiation. Please do try your luck out.
Very good post. Highly informative for travellers who want to visit Thailand. I visited Thailand 2 years ago. It was awesome. Keep up the good work.
Your trip to Thailand did look like a great family trip. Those turquoise waters of Coral Island would be a draw for us for sure. We will be sure to book the Alcazar show to learn more about the Thai c
Wow, this a pretty different your of Thailand…island, show, nursery, I guess because of the kids!
This looks like such a fun trip! I think I’d especially like to see Coral Island and Noong Nooch village. I love the tips you included at the end of the post as well. Who would guess that there’d be a fine for vomiting!
Great post about Thailand! I have yet to visit, but your article provides a different side to Thailand than most articles I read. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips.
By reading your article thailand family trip sound a good trip.it makes us to feel the live trip by your words n your experience of traveling in thailand…Really amazind👍😊
Such an amazing post of thailand trip.it covers a fun and to spent more time to travell and Be always happy
Interesting experience in Thailand. It is on my list to go to. Thanks for sharing
Wow amazing , can you tell me the total expanses ?
Monika, it is not much around 1 lakh for a couple and a kid, 6 night 7 day trip.
I enjoyed reading your post as a family traveller. Although I specialise in luxury travel, this post has inspired me to visit Thailand. I will definitely be booking the Alcazar show in advance.
I really have been looking for something similar to this! Because all I find about Thailand is for solo and couple travellers. Thanks for adding the tips at the bottom, which seems to be very informative and will come handy in future.
You had a great trip. I like Thailand very much, I have been twice, and I would love to come back. Thai beaches are beautiful, and the food is delicious. Pattaya is indeed the perfect place for an active vacation for the whole family. Neither the children nor the parents will be bored there. Coral Island is fabulous.
Sounds like you had a great time in Thailand! I cannot wait till the borders open up so we can get back there. Our favorite country! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thailand is definitely a destination not to be missed – I enjoyed many trips with my kids when they were young. I had not experienced the Alcazar show – something to look forward to. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! I’ve wanted to go to Thailand for so long now. The last time I was in Southeast Asia I only made it to Vietnam and Cambodia. Thailand looks wonderful through the eyes of this post
Thailand is indeed a beautiful country that offers varied sights. The Alcazar show sounds interesting! I have only been to Bangkok, would love to explore more the next time over!
One day I’ll be able to do the same and travel to Thailand, this is truly an amazing experience and Thailand is really an interesting place to visit. Great photos
Thailand and Bangkok are really good family destinations though the general perception is otherwise. We spent a few days in Bangkok and Pattaya and found that there is so much for families to see and experience. Reading your post brought back pleasant memories of our own visit. We too really loved the Coral Island and its turquoise waters.
That sounds like such a fun trip.
Loved reading in detail about Thailand and it seems I missed out quite a lot during my visit.
I have always wanted to visit Thailand… Love your post! Bookmarking it for future reference! ❤️
this is amazing Ramya… take me too next time
Thailand is in my list since childhood. It is really a beautiful and budget friendly country. Good itinerary and place s to hop i can seen. I’m sure you enjoyed a lot.
Thank you for the extra tips at the end. The real world advice makes a huge difference when traveling somewhere new!
Perfectly explained in a very elaborated way. Planning to visit Thailand-The blog gave a clear picture of how to pick the best accommodation and best places to visit In Thailand