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Why kitesurfing in Thailand is a good choice ?
Thailand is a great destination for family vacations, or if you’re craving a change of scenery: you can alternate between kite sessions at the main spot in Hua Hin and country tours.
The wind is steady but light in Thailand: most of the time, we sail in 12/14m.
In the end, it’s a perfect destination for kiting and relaxing (warm sea, turquoise water, lounging…). Plus, it’s a very affordable country: you can eat there for 1 or 2 € per day and hotel prices are very affordable.
Best period and spots to kite in Thailand
If there are plenty of things to do, see and visit, kite spots are quite limited: Hua Hin, south west of Bangkok (about 250 kms away by road) which is the main and most frequented spot, and Pranburi, not far from there, which also offers great conditions.
You could possibly kite on the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, but they are better known for their “full moon parties”…
Best season for kiting: December to April.
Discover the kite spots in Thailand
Pranburi
Koh Pha Ngan
Hua Hin
What we love most
Drawbacks
- Cheap destination
- Change of scenery
- Hospitality
- Great Cuisine (spicy alert)
- Light wind
- Mass tourism
- Few really consistent spots
Our best advices to travelers
How to get there ?
Travel time: 10/12h for direct flights (Air France and Thai Airways). Approximately 16/20h for flights with stopovers (much cheaper).
Direct flight: yes
Time difference: UTC+7
Airlines: Air France – Thai Airways – Air India – Royal Jordanian – China Eastern – Emirates – Cathay Pacific…
Main airports: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Flight price: 500 / 1100 €
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: None required
- Visa requirements: American and British nationals can stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa. For longer stays, a visa is required.
- Visa cost: Varies depending on the type of visa
- Electrical adapter: Type A, B, C, or O outlets. A universal adapter may be useful.
- Official language: Thai
- Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Additional tips
The cuisine can be very spicy, remember to take medication in case of traveler’s diarrhea!!
Although English is widely spoken in tourist areas, language barrier can be tricky in some areas.
Bargaining is common in markets and some shops, but it is important to always do it with respect and a smile.
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
Thailand is not the country to go for a 100% kite stay. People rather go there for all the tourist activities that can be found, even if it means just stopping by the kite spot when you are in the area.
So, there are a million things to do in Thailand before kiteboarding.