{"id":6247,"date":"2021-11-04T22:56:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T22:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=6247"},"modified":"2022-09-28T09:35:33","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T09:35:33","slug":"welcome-back-to-thailand-re-opened-to-international-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/general-info\/welcome-back-to-thailand-re-opened-to-international-travel.html","title":{"rendered":"Start Packing! Thailand has re-opened to International"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>THAILAND IS OPEN FOR TRAVEL<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thailand is one of those places that has something for\neveryone, home to picture postcard perfect white sandy beaches, mesmerizing\nBuddhist temples, amazing street food, and a strong cultural heritage. Whether\nyou want to come here to explore more of its rich cultural heritage, or simply enjoy\none of their many beaches and nightly parties, Thailand has easily become one\nof the travelling world\u2019s favorite countries in Southeast Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On November the 1<sup>st<\/sup> Thailand began allowing\nvaccinated international travelers, who have resided in one of 63 approved countries\nfor at least 21 days prior to travelling to Thailand, to enter without having\nto commit to a lengthy quarantine before being free to travel in the country.\nThat being said, they do however still need to take a PCR test on arrival and stay\nin a government-approved hotel for one night while they await the results of\ntheir Covid-19 test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Thailand now open to tourism, in this edition we are\nsharing some thoughts on what to see and do while visiting this fascinating Southeast\nAsian country. Pack your bags, Thailand is now waiting for your visit. Also, check\nthe Thai Embassy&#8217;s FAQ page on entry procedures for the latest information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/geoff-greenwood-rH1aA4TqGms-unsplash-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6249\" width=\"456\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/geoff-greenwood-rH1aA4TqGms-unsplash-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/geoff-greenwood-rH1aA4TqGms-unsplash-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/geoff-greenwood-rH1aA4TqGms-unsplash-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/geoff-greenwood-rH1aA4TqGms-unsplash-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/geoff-greenwood-rH1aA4TqGms-unsplash-2048x1409.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Get lost in Bangkok<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This busy metropolis is the beating heart of Thailand. It is\nconsidered as one of the most energetic, chaotic, and vibrant cities in\nSoutheast Asia. While some people head straight to the beaches or islands,\nspending some time in Bangkok is a great way to get yourself familiar with this\nexotic country. There are tons of things to do in Bangkok, visiting the temples,\ndiving into the shopping areas, wandering the fascinating streets and lanes of\nRattanakosin Island, and pretty much everything that you can imagine under the\nsun. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One can spend a lifetime trying to understand culture and society,\nbut artists have long offered the casual observer a kaleidoscope, or a colourfully\nframed mirror, to gaze through and contemplate the meaning of it all. To get\nunder the skin of the Thai psyche and look under the hood of Thai culture take\na trip to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. This fantastic art gallery houses\nan eclectic mix of works by contemporary Thai artists commenting and analyzing\nThai culture in their painted art, sculpture and installations. It really is an\nartistic finger on the pulse of Thai culture and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to get a sense of old Bangkok, a stay at the wonderful Chakrabongse Villas is\na must. A Royal residence on the banks of the Chao Phraya River on Rattanakosin\nIsland, built by Prince Chakrabongse in 1908 the property is till the home of\nthe Chakrabongse family today. In walking distance to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho\n(Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and located opposite the iconic Temple of\nDawn, Bangkok\u2019s well-known highlights are yours to enjoy. But take a walk down\nthe lanes of Rattanakosin Island and discover a Bangkok unchanged by time. Rickety\nwooden piers jut out into the River of Kings housing amulet markets where bare\nchested men adorned in religious amulets are trading in hopes and dreams of a\nbetter life, an ancient form of insurance promised by a magical myriad of\namulets that, it is said, you can never buy or own, you only ever borrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/bangkok\/chakrabongse-villas\">DISCOVER CHAKRABONGSE VILLAS NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/emy-XoByiBymX20-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6254\" width=\"462\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/emy-XoByiBymX20-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/emy-XoByiBymX20-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/emy-XoByiBymX20-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/emy-XoByiBymX20-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/emy-XoByiBymX20-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a Cooking Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thai cuisine is today celebrated as one of the world\u2019s\nfavourite cuisines. But here in the home of one of Thailand\u2019s most successful\nexports, the enormous variety of dishes and the variety in styles and flavours\nacross the regions makes the menu of your local Thai restaurant look positively\nplain. Thailand can be simply divided into 4 regions, Southern Thailand,\nCentral Thailand, Northeastern Thailand and Northern Thailand with each region\nhaving its own unique and proudly shared and enjoyed cuisine. Interestingly the\ncuisines reflect the culture and climate as you move around the country. The\ngentle culture and cooler weather of the north for example is home to an\nequally cooler, less spicy, cuisine rich in veggies and herbs and with curries\noften water based and the staple being sticky rice. Moving south the\ntemperature heats up as does the cuisine, with the spiciest cuisine found in\nthe hot and steamy south, where the coconut cream-based curries such as Kaeng\nTai Pla (fish curry) are without doubt the spiciest dishes of the Thai food\ncanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what better way is there to experience a country and its\ncultures than by dining with and as the locals do and taking some of those\nexperiences home to share with family and friends in your own kitchens and\ndining rooms. Well, that has to be the best souvenir of all. And you can do\nthis by taking some cooking classes while in country. As you can imagine it is\na good idea to take more than 1 class too as you move around the country and\ntake ideas and inspiration ideally from each of the 4 key regions and cuisines\nto wow the palates of friends and families back home with what you have learned.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/frans-daniels-HO4iUZN2JPQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6253\" width=\"462\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/frans-daniels-HO4iUZN2JPQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/frans-daniels-HO4iUZN2JPQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/frans-daniels-HO4iUZN2JPQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/frans-daniels-HO4iUZN2JPQ-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/frans-daniels-HO4iUZN2JPQ-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore the Underwater World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a diving or marine world enthusiast, going on a\nliveaboard boat in Thailand is an experience you will never forget! Renowned for\nits very diverse and rich underwater marine life, Thailand is one of the best\n(and also the cheapest places) to learn how to scuba dive. You can get PADI\ncertified as you go diving in Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, or many of the other\nislands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thailand is set between 2 great bodies of water, the Gulf of\nThailand and lining the west coast, the glorious Andaman Sea. Divers are really\nspoiled for choice in Thailand with everything from WW2 wreck dives to wonderful\nreef dives filled with macro wonders such as ghost pipefish, multi-coloured nudibranchs,\nseahorses and neon flat worms. And for fans of the big fish, Thailand\u2019s dive\nsites have whale sharks, manta rays, and a big variety of pelagic fish\nincluding the beautiful leopard sharks. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each dive site has its merits from the Gulf to the Andaman,\nbut I think it is fair to say that the superstar of Thai diving has to be the Similan\nIslands. Set within a protected marine park 65km off the western coast in the\nAndaman Sea, the Similan Islands are a series of 9 granite islands offering\ndivers stunning reef scenery and deep drop offs sharing the ocean\u2019s wonders\nwith divers from the macro to the massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget snorkeling. It\u2019s not always necessary to\nstrap tanks on to see Thailand\u2019s underwater wonder world. In the Gulf of\nThailand Koh Tao and Koh Phang Ngan offer some great reef environments right\noff the beach, in sheltered bays these spots are easily accessed and safe\nplaces for snorkelers of all levels of experience. And Koh Lipe, often named as\nThailand\u2019s Maldives, this beautiful island in the Andaman Sea near the Thai and\nMalaysian border has it all, from white sand beaches, turquoise seas and\ncolourful coral reefs. Continuing on the Andaman side, the waters of the Phi\nPhi marine park have long been Thailand\u2019s poster boy for island life and\nfantastic snorkeling. While you will need a boat to access the reefs the waters\nare gentle with little or no current and the variety of coral and fish life are\ntruly amazing. Book a stay in one of the gorgeous beach pool villas at Koh Jum Beach Villas, which\nis located on the quiet island of Koh Jum near Krabi, the resort is perfectly\npositioned for taking private snorkel trips with family and friends to nearby\nreefs of the Phi Phi Marine Park. Or head to the rustic luxe of Baba Eco Lodge on Koh\nPhra Tong with the stunning Surin Archipelago and its National Marine Park to\nthe northwest, the resort can also organize private snorkel trips aboard one of\ntheir local scorpion tail boats to nearby islands and reefs, and why not make\nit a perfect day by taking a picnic to enjoy on the beach of an uninhabited\nisland between dives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/krabi\/koh-jum-beach-villas\">DISCOVER KOH JUM BEACH VILLAS NOW<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/phuket\/baba-ecolodge\">DISCOVER BABA ECO LODGE <br>NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6255\" width=\"462\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1-1536x851.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/marek-okon-S4WDLqubwoc-unsplash-1-2048x1134.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Sharpen your negotiating skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the best deal on your souvenirs or other goods, you\nshould master the art of negotiation. Haggling is common in many (non-food)\nmarkets around Thailand. Even something as simple as taking a tuk-tuk (local\n3-wheeled \u2018taxi\u2019 or motorized-rickshaw) often requires a little bit of\ndiscussion to reach an agreeable price. And although they really should be\nusing a meter, many taxi-meter drivers will try and haggle to a fixed price\ntoo. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cliff-1822484_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6256\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cliff-1822484_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cliff-1822484_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cliff-1822484_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cliff-1822484_1920-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cliff-1822484_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Head to the Hills and Mountains of the Lanna Kingdom in\nNorthern Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the charms and fascination of central and southern\nThailand are hard to leave, allowing yourself some time on your itinerary to\nexplore Thailand\u2019s north will reward you with some wonderfully contrasting\nscenery and experiences. Once a kingdom in its own right, the Kingdom of Lanna,\nthe culture and traditions of the north are distinctly different to the rest of\nThailand. Home to a variety of ethnic groups and hilltribes, the kingdom\u2019s\nheritage dates back some 800years to King Mengrai who united the northern\ncities and communities creating a kingdom that reached as far as Northern\nVietnam, Yunnan, encompassed Northern Laos and swathes of the Shan States of\nBurma. The influence of this important time in the region\u2019s history can still\nbe seen today in the similarities in the style and motifs of the traditional\ndress of the people from Northern Thailand, Shan States, Laos and Sipsongpanna\n(in Yunnan in China), the architecture of the Buddhist temples, traditional art\nstyles and in the cuisine too where you will find all these people sharing the\nstaple of sticky rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the perfect introduction to the north is a stay near\nChiang Rai, the city founded by King Mengrai and named in his honour, at the\ndelightfully slow-life exemplar of traditional Lanna hospitality, the Ahsa Farm Stay. Owned\nand managed by Lanna people, proud of their heritage they are keen to share the\nstories, traditions and experiences of Lanna life with guests at this working\nfarm nestled in the Chiang Rai countryside. Try your hand at local agriculture\njoining in activities with the local community and on the farm. Dine on totally\ntraditional Lanna cuisine made from ingredients straight from the farm and take\nthe slow life concept down a further notch with a steam in a traditional Lanna\nherbal sauna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Chiang Mai, the city that became the jewel in Mengrai\u2019s\ncrown, and is still a today seen as the heart of the Lanna kingdom. With so\nmuch to see, do and explore in this city and the surrounding area its perhaps\nadvisable to make your home base a little outside of town to gain some\nperspective, and the grand family home that is Vana Som Villa makes for a perfect choice. Set in\nthe cool hills just 15minutes or so from town you are wrapped in nature and warm\nfamily-style Lanna hospitality when staying at this grand country home. Spoil\nyourselves while staying here with a picnic at their organic farm, set on a hill that\nenjoys the best sunset views in Chiang Mai. Simply sip champagne and toast the\nday as the sun sets behind Thailand\u2019s highest mountain. As the earth rotates\nand the sun is removed from view the air chills so gather with your family and\nfriends around the firepit and swap the stories of the day as the Vana Som team\nprepare a delicious dinner for you at the farmhouse, served on the terrace\nunder the stars. By the end of your stay here in northern Thailand you\u2019ll be so\nrelaxed and in tune with nature you will be able to sit and hear the rice grow\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/chiang-mai\/vana-som\">DISCOVER VANA SOM VILLA NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buffalo-g533fdcc75_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6257\" width=\"464\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buffalo-g533fdcc75_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buffalo-g533fdcc75_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buffalo-g533fdcc75_1920-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Slow Down Your Pace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many amazing things to see, do and experience, it\ncan be tempting to try and cram as much as possible into your Thailand travels.\nIf time is limited, though, don\u2019t attempt too much. You\u2019ll just end up wasting\ntime being on and off the road, having less time to enjoy the activities,\ndashing around sites, and feeling exhausted. If you have 1-2 weeks, for\nexample, it\u2019s better to focus on either the north or the south, plus a few days\nin Bangkok \u2013 rather than trying to do the whole country in one trip. This is\nwhere having the Secret Retreats concierge team to help you plan and book your\ntrips to Thailand, and wider Asia, will pay you dividends. Having travel\nprofessionals to help you plan and book, ensures that your travel plans are\ncorrectly paced to allow you time to both experience Asia\u2019s amazing\ndestinations, and to have time to simply relax and slow life down too as you\ntravel, discover and enjoy the essence of each destination. Travelling with\nSecret Retreats is a holiday of wonderful experiences, not a boot camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/offers\/thailand\">DISCOVER ALL JOURNEYS IN THAILAND NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Secret Retreats provides travel solutions for leisure and\nbusiness that make a positive difference in the destinations you visit. Contact\nthe Secret Retreats Concierge Team and start planning your Holiday in Asia and\nexperience the Secret Retreats difference yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THAILAND IS OPEN FOR TRAVEL Thailand is one of those places that has something for everyone, home to picture postcard perfect white sandy beaches, mesmerizing Buddhist temples, amazing street food, and a strong cultural heritage. 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