Thailand Tour from Nepal – Complete Process

1️⃣ Passport Requirement

• Must have a valid Nepali passport (at least 6 months validity).

• If you don’t have one → apply at the Department of Passport, Kathmandu.

2️⃣ Visa Process (Nepali Citizens)

Nepali citizens need a visa for Thailand. You have 2 options:

🟢 Option 1: Visa on Arrival (VOA)

• Available at Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya airports.

• Stay up to 15 days.

• Documents needed:

  • Passport (6+ months valid)

  • Return flight ticket

  • Hotel booking confirmation

  • 10,000 THB (per person) or 20,000 THB (per family) cash proof

  • 1 passport photo

• Fee: 2,000 THB (~NPR 8,000)

🟢 Option 2: Advance Visa from Thai Embassy (Kathmandu)

• Safer if you plan more than 15 days.

• Documents: Passport, photos, bank balance proof, hotel booking, tickets.

• Fee: ~NPR 4,000 – 5,000.

• Processing: 3–5 working days.

3️⃣ Flight from Nepal to Thailand

• Direct flights: Kathmandu → Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport).

• Airlines: Thai Smile, Thai Airways, Nepal Airlines, Thai Lion Air.

• Duration: 3 hr 45 min approx.

• Cost: USD 250 – 350 (NPR 33,000 – 45,000) round trip (if booked early).

4️⃣ Accommodation

• Budget Hotels: NPR 2,500 – 4,000 per night.

• Mid-range (3★): NPR 4,500 – 8,000 per night.

• Luxury (5★): NPR 12,000+ per night.

• Best Areas to Stay:

  • Bangkok: Sukhumvit, Nana, Silom

  • Pattaya: Near Walking Street / Beach Road

  • Phuket: Patong Beach

5️⃣ Transportation Inside Thailand

• Use Grab app (like Pathao/Uber).

• Domestic flights (Bangkok → Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai): USD 40–80.

• Buses/Trains: Cheaper but slower.

6️⃣ Food & Drinks

• Street food meal: NPR 200–400.

• Restaurant meal: NPR 600–1,200.

• Beer in bar: NPR 300–500.

• Cocktail in club: NPR 700–1,200.

7️⃣ Tourist Attractions (Must Visit)

• Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Floating Market, Soi Cowboy.

• Pattaya: Walking Street, Coral Island, Sanctuary of Truth.

• Phuket: Patong Beach, Bangla Road, Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island.

• Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Elephant Sanctuary, Lantern Festival.

8️⃣ Nightlife & Fun (Bachelor / Group)

• Bangkok → Nana Plaza, Khao San Road, Soi Cowboy.

• Pattaya → Walking Street (clubs, bars, shows).

• Phuket → Bangla Road (beach parties, discos).

9️⃣ Cost Estimate (Per Person, 7 Days)

• Flight: NPR 35,000 – 45,000

• Visa: NPR 4,000 – 8,000

• Hotels: NPR 25,000 – 40,000

• Food: NPR 12,000 – 20,000

• Transport: NPR 8,000 – 12,000

• Sightseeing & Parties: NPR 30,000 – 60,000

👉 Total: NPR 1.2 – 1.8 Lakh (USD 900 – 1400)

🔟 Best Time to Visit Thailand

• November – March → Cool & dry season (best for beach, party, sightseeing).

• Avoid: May – October (rainy season, heavy monsoon).

✅ Process in Short (Step-by-Step)

1. Make passport (if not ready).

2. Book flights Kathmandu → Bangkok.

3. Arrange hotel bookings.

4. Apply Visa on Arrival or Advance Visa.

5. Fly & enjoy Thailand tour 🎉