How do I start planning my trip?
1. Once you have decided when you would like travel, the next step is to work out exactly what you want from your vacation. Check out the Sample Programs to get some ideas as to whether you would like to enjoy Thailand’s heritage, the natural surroundings of the country, adventurous expeditions or cultural discovery. Most likely you will want a bit of a mixture of all of these.

2. Look through our Special Interests section to see if there is something that you wish to add to your itinerary which is of special interest to you.

3. The Destination section gives you a guide to all the different areas in Thailand. Have a look through each destination to see which matches the type of holiday you desire. So, if you want to stay in a quiet area with beautiful beaches, you’ll appreciate the destination of Koh Samui. But if you would prefer the mountainous forests, you will prefer the destination of Chiang Mai.

4. Don’t forget to check our Special Events section to see if your vacation coincides with a festival, celebration, concert or sporting event which may interest you.

5. CONTACT US by e-mail at info@windowofthailand.com or by calling +66 53 275 815. Tell as much as you can about how you would like to experience Thailand. Remember, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

6. We will issue you with a preliminary itinerary with in 48 hours of receiving your initial e-mail / telephone call. Often, an itinerary is revised once or twice until we get it to the stage where we can ensure an amazing experience in Thailand and a vacation you will look back on with the fondest of memories.

Are there any health and safety issues I should know about before traveling to Thailand?

There are a couple of vaccination injections required before you travel. These can vary according to your destination choice. Your General Practitioner should advise you of these. Obviously, the change in diet may have some effect on you but generally, the food is clean and delicious. We do prepare our clients with a comprehensive list of medical supplies to pack. However, this same list could be used for visiting almost any country. Once in Thailand, it is important that you only drink bottled water and don’t forget your sunscreen because it does get hot. Apart from that, there are not any extra precautions you need to take.
As far as safety is concerned, you are visiting a politically stable country with a relatively low crime rate. But as with any country, you will always get your pick pockets and thieves. To be on the safe side, take copies of all your travel documents before you travel and leave them with a friend or relative. Also, leave behind your expensive jewelry and don’t carry all your money together in the same place.

What are Thai people like?
Thai people are very much happy go lucky characters. If you ask anyone who has been to Thailand what it was that they liked most about the country, the answer is usually the people. Thai’s are polite, respectful and conservative, with a reputation for smiling a lot. They are a warm, welcoming, hospitable people. They take great pleasure in any foreigner who displays an interest in Thai culture, heritage and their way of life. The Thai people who you will meet along your journey will grab the opportunity to practice their English with you. You will notice quickly that the Thais have a great sense of humor and have infectious laughs.
Oh, and their whole attitude to life can be summed up in one phrase, which you will hear a lot - “Mai Pen Rai”. This means “Never Mind”. Thais are the greatest of pacifists.
Make sure that on your journey you interact with as many local Thais as you can. They are great company, have fascinating stories, will really make you laugh and educate you as to the cultures and traditions of Thailand.

Can you create a tour program which offers both luxury and a truly authentic Thai experience?
Our travel consultants are experts in doing just that. We think that it is important for visitors to Thailand to experience the local lifestyle in a variety of ways. It’s really a question of letting us know just how authentic you wish your experience to be. After exploring the waterfalls, rainforests and river rapids by day, would you prefer to stay overnight with a local hill tribe community in their village, learning about life from their perspective, their culture and their work? Or would you prefer to snuggle up in an elegant, cosy log cabin perched on a mountainside overnight?

It’s really up to you what you want. You’ll see from browsing through our website that the possibilities really are endless. We offer an extensive number of ‘off the beaten track’ tours, from the tea collecting home stay program in the mountains of Mae Kampong to an overnight trekking program at Umphang district, in the north. It is our travel consultant’s touch of magical creativity which gets the balance just right to make you journey in Thailand the holiday of your dreams.

How can I support local communities in my chosen destinations?
We have cultivated healthy and respectful relationships with local communities through out Thailand. Our visits to the villages and towns provide local people with sustainable extra income. Window of Thailand are in an ideal position to be able to educate travelers as to the best way of supporting local projects. One such project is the government backed “One Tambon – One Product”, where each village or “Tambon” concentrates on the production and manufacturing of one specific product, which they specialize in. So whilst on your travels, if you see the OTOP logo, you know that buying that product will help that community as a whole. If you choose to visit The Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang, the cost will go towards The Elephant Conservation Foundation which helps look after sick and old elephants.