The Philippines has a lot of malls to satiate every shopaholic’s appetite. However, you may find out that a trip to Bangkok is worth the while because you always get a good deal. Bangkok is truly a shopping haven. One can go to the Chatuchak Weekend Market for wicked finds (don’t forget to sharpen your bargaining skills!), or go to famous malls like MBK, Central World and Siam Paragon among others.
Apart from shopping, get to see lots of temples showcasing intricate Thai architecture, which are rare sites if at all in the Philippines, owing to our various influences. Lastly, what is a visit to Thailand without sampling authentic Thai cuisine? Book a tour package from Philippines to Bangkok with Voyager Philippines for that hassle-free getaway you deserve.
Tour Packages to Bangkok from the Philippines are affordable, and you can make your hassle-free arrangements with Voyager Philippines. We can direct you to good vacation deals and tour packages for Bangkok, and help you in deciding where to stay in Bangkok. For those who have a lot of time to spare, take out-of-town trips to Chiang Mai (which is located in Northern Thailand) or to famous islands in the country like Phi Phi, Phuket, and Pattaya.
Day 1 – Arrive Suvarnabhumi Airport from Manila and Cebu. Appreciate the architecture as you enter Thailand’s gateway and as you start your Bangkok vacation. Check-in at any of our recommended hotels, for which we can get you good rates of.
Day 2 – Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to a 3 to 4-hour Bangkok City Tour to appreciate the finest temples like Wat Niramit and Wat Pho. Tour around the city’s civic and business districts and shop for souvenirs. End the tour by having yourself dropped off at the hotel or at MBK, Central World or Siam Pargagon, 3 of Bangkok’s most frequented malls.
Day 3 – End of Bangkok Tour. Check-out hotel at 1200H. If your flight leaves Bangkok for Manila or Cebu late at night, then grab this change to go around the city and discover good eats. We hope you had authentic tom yum soup or perhaps an authentic Thai massage while in Bangkok!
FLIGHTS FROM PHILIPPINES TO BANGKOK
Suvarnabhumi Airport is accessible from the Philippines via NAIA (Manila), Mactan Cebu, or Clark. There are daily flights from Manila to Bangkok, operated by airlines like Cebu Pacific (which recently bought Tiger Airways) and Philippine Airlines. Thai Airways also has flights from Manila to Bangkok.
Filipinos traveling to Thailand do not need a visa, as both Philippines and Bangkok belong to the ASEAN Region where nationals can easily travel from one member country to another.
TIPS FOR YOUR TRAVEL TO BANGKOK
Travel Tip # 1: Have some Thai Baht changed while still in the Philippines. However, upon disembarking and after checking out from immigration, you can readily see professional money changers in the airport.
Travel Tip #2: As much as possible, have your hotel name written in Thai. English is not as commonly spoken, so it is easier to get around if you show them your hotel address. You can ask for help from tour desks in the airport to write down your hotel name for you. That said, if you bought a hassle-free package, no need to fret because our representative will meet you with a signage with your name on it.
Travel Tip # 3: Bring an extra bag for your shopping finds. Attention ladies: There is a big change you WILL get excited and go into a shopping mania! Don’t say we warned you. Bangkok is a good place to shop for clothes, whether at the mall or at markets like Chatuchak.
Travel Tip # 4: Don’t be afraid to try new cuisine when in Thailand. Thai food is globally among the most prolific, and it would be a sad day if you go to Bangkok without even trying authentic tom yum, thai curry dishes and egg rolls. For the more adventurous, look for the street which sells fried insects. Bon appetit!
Travel Tip # 5: Learn a Thai phrase or two. Sawadee kha is a good start. This means hello, and is used of a gentlemen is the one saying it. (If it’s a lady, it’s sawadee khrap). Thank you is kop kun kha (females: kop kun khrap). Delicious in Thai is aroi. Thank us for this with yummy Thai egg rolls when you get back.