10 Reasons Why We Love Thailand

Tropical Thailand is blessed with hot weather throughout the year. The climate can be roughly split into 3 seasons: from November to February, the weather is warm and dry; March to May gets really hot, with higher humidity; June to October sees more unsettled weather when rain and cloudy periods are more common, but it’s still fine most of the time. 

Put it this way, we’ve never had to think about what to wear in case it gets chilly later!

Thailand is known as a cheap country, and it’s true that essentials such as accommodation and food can be found at really low prices. On the other end of the scale, there’s plenty of swanky villas, expensive shopping boutiques and incredible restaurants where you can splurge your cash. 

From backpacking on a shoestring to unbridled luxury living, you can do it all in Thailand!

Sabai sabai (I feel chilled and relaxed) and mai pen rai (don’t worry about it), are 2 phrases you will probably learn very early on during your stay in Thailand.

You'll also probably see first-hand the sociable, generous nature of Thai culture. Any excuse for a laugh and a bit of fun and most Thais will usually be game (unless they’re stuck in the notorious rush hour traffic in Bangkok).

Hand in hand with a sociable, fun-loving nature is the opportunity for a celebration. In Thailand, festivals of varying sizes are held throughout the year in honour of all sorts of things.

Of course, Songkran – the world-famous water festival held every April – is the daddy of them all, but there are honestly festivals taking place every week somewhere in Thailand. If you happen to find yourself near to a festival (the more local the better) while in the kingdom, do yourself a favour: go!

Before I arrived in Thailand, I had never had a professional massage. Turn the clock forward several years and it is now part of my weekly routine. Thai massage is engrained in the culture and is a great way to keep the body supple, mind relaxed and give yourself a little ‘me time’… plus, they’re incredibly cheap!

Ranging from humble, street-side massage shops to swanky hotel spas, there’s a treatment to suit everyone in Thailand.

Whether it’s a midnight snack, a lift to the shops or a kindly auntie to do your laundry, Thailand is most definitely pioneering service industries on a neighbourhood scale.

This is particularly true in the locales popular with foreigners, such as Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. This kind of convenience can be amazing to newcomers, but is quickly taken for granted… until you go back to your home country for a while!

Thailand is a cheap country to travel in when compared to the majority of tourist hotspots around the world.

Food, attractions, transport and especially accommodation offer real bang for your baht. Consider the fact that it’s possible to get a high-end 5-star hotel in Thailand for less than around US$100 a night and a cheap and cheerful guesthouse for a little more than US$10.