Thailand Travel Doesn't Have To Be Hard. Read These 7 Tips

Reach at 9 'clock and you won't be back in your suite till the wee hours. Patong is undoubtedly the centre of nightlife Hotel in Thailand Phuket. It definitely tops the chart of things to see in Bangkok when you are travelling with friends.

You could also arrange for a day trip to Koh Tao and indulge in some snorkeling and scuba diving! While Chaweng is the most commercialised of the lot, all are equally stunning. The four best beaches here are, Mae Nam, Bohput, Choeng Mon and Chaweng.

Thailand tourism does not offer packages for these parties so book your tickets for ferry once you are in Thailand. Koh Phangan's Full Moon parties are some of the longest running beachside dance festivals in the world; loud, exploding with energy and absolute madness with your buds (check out the party dates online and book accordingly!) Grab some shut-eye after a night of partying and head to the beach! These are parties that happen before and after every full moon and they're primarily why Koh Samui has one of the most vibrant nightlife in Thailand.

This is the land of full moon parties! There are too many amazing beaches to visit in Thailand in one trip, but we highly suggest you check this one out. For $30 U.S. you can take a day trip that also stops at the famous Monkey Beach, where hundreds of monkeys eagerly await you.

The beach was made famous in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach", and has been a hot spot for tourists visiting Phi Phi. A short boat ride from Ko Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay is located on Koh Phi Phi Leh, and is definitely worth the trip. Always chat to locals and hostel staff before setting off for advice on must-sees as well as must avoids in your area… cue Jaws theme song.

Be sure to visit the exceptionally beautiful Lighthouse and Mango Bays, where you'll be treated to schools of rainbow fish and crystal-clear waters. Tours are relatively cheap, but if you're on a really tight budget it's possible to buy or borrow a cheap snorkel and go it alone ' just be sure to check weather and sea conditions beforehand, and let somebody know where you're going and when you'll be back. Snorkelling is the cheapest way to enjoy the famous underwater delights of Koh Tao.

The tour starts at 6am and lasts about an hour ' trust us, it's worth getting up for. Choose a group or private balloon and let the engine fire keep you toasty warm while you bask in the calming early morning glow. Chiang Mai is wonderful from any perspective, but floating above the mountainous city as the sun begins to tickle the breathtaking temples below is, well, quite poetic really!

Watching the sunrise as you glide blissfully through the skies of Chiang Mai in a hot air balloon is downright glorious. For more tips on travelling ethically, read our guide to how to be a responsible tourist whilst travelling through Asia.