Thailand is where a huge number of Gujarat families and friend-groups take their first trip abroad — it's affordable, endlessly fun and easy to reach, with packages starting from around ₹34,999 per person, the best weather from November to February, and — since a 2026 rule change — a Visa on Arrival or e-visa plus a mandatory digital arrival card now required for Indian travellers. Here is how to plan it.
Where to go — pick your Thailand
Bangkok and Pattaya is the most-booked combination from Gujarat and the classic first trip: Bangkok brings glittering temples, floating markets, rooftop views and world-class shopping, while Pattaya adds Coral Island, water sports and lively evenings — great for families and first-timers, and the best value. For beaches and island-hopping, fly south to Phuket and Krabi instead: Phuket is the lively beach base, while Krabi and the Phi Phi islands deliver the postcard limestone cliffs and turquoise water, making this the honeymoon and beach-lover's Thailand.
Best time to visit
November to February is the cool, dry season and the best time to go, with perfect beach weather at peak season. March to May is hot but still has good island visibility and cheaper prices. June to October is the green monsoon season, with short rain spells, lush scenery and the lowest prices — November to February is ideal, but even the monsoon has plenty of sunny days and the best deals.
Visa for Indians — updated for 2026
Thailand ended its visa-free entry scheme for Indian passport holders in 2026, so you now need either a Visa on Arrival or a Thailand e-visa before your trip, plus — since mid-2026 — a mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) filed online within 72 hours of arrival for every traveller, visa-free or not. Because this is a live, fast-moving rule, our desk confirms the exact current requirement for your travel dates and files the TDAC and visa together, so you never have to track the policy yourself. On the current Visa on Arrival route, Thai immigration can ask to see roughly 20,000 Thai Baht (about ₹58,000) in cash as proof of funds, alongside a passport valid 6+ months, return tickets and a hotel booking confirmation — we brief every traveller on this before departure.
What to do, and vegetarian food
In Bangkok, don't miss the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, a river dinner cruise and the markets; in Pattaya, Coral Island, the floating market and the Sanctuary of Truth; in Phuket, the Big Buddha, Old Town and a Phi Phi speedboat day; and in Krabi, Railay Beach, the four-island tour and sea-kayaking — everywhere, save time for a Thai massage, night markets and street-food lanes. Thailand is very doable for vegetarians, with excellent Indian restaurants in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket serving Gujarati-friendly thalis, and for strict Jain travellers we build the itinerary around Indian and pure-veg restaurants and brief hotels in advance.
What it costs
A 5-night Bangkok-Pattaya package from Gujarat starts around ₹34,999 per person including flights, hotels, breakfast and island tours, while a Phuket-Krabi island trip costs a little more for the internal flights and boat transfers — tell us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand in 2026? Yes — Thailand ended visa-free entry for Indian passport holders in 2026, so you now need a Visa on Arrival or an e-visa, plus a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) filed online within 72 hours of arrival.
What is the TDAC and do you need it? The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory online form every traveller to Thailand must complete within 72 hours before arrival, required regardless of visa type — we file it as part of your booking.
How much is a Thailand package from Gujarat? A 5-night Bangkok-Pattaya package starts around ₹34,999 per person with flights, hotels, breakfast and island tours; a Phuket-Krabi island trip costs a little more.
Thailand is closer than you think — Explera handles the visa, the TDAC and the whole itinerary, WhatsApp us to get a Thailand quote.
