The debate about what is best is Goa (popular among tourists state in the south-west of India) or Thailand, do not subside. Unconditionally stand on someone’s side can not be better held Objective comparison of Goa and Thailand on the main points.
Read also other comparisons of Thailand with Vietnam, Turkey, Malaysia.
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Sea
In our first place in comparison, which is better than Goa or Thailand, there is a sea – this is the main reason most tourists travel for. If you do not take into account the beaches of Pattaya, then, in our opinion, Thailand will give Goa a hundred points odds. There are two in this country significantly different in biological composition and color of the reservoir –Siam flooded Andaman Sea. West shoreIndia washes the Arabian Sea, rather poor living creatures, and its color is far from the rich turquoise that can be seen, for example, onKo Lipa.
Climate
And what if between Thailand and Goa you have a priority climate? And there, and there, the year is divided into two seasons – dry and rainy. However, the annual rainfall in Thailand is more. If goa there is almost no rain from November to April, and almost cloudless weather prevails every day, then in Thailand they can take place at the peak of the tourist season. But refreshing rain after a few days I was scorching – it is even very good, to our sight.
Air of freedom
In a dispute about where to rest, in Goa or Thailand, The advocates of anarchism are especially active. India – the unrecognized world capital of the hippie (and also the historical homeland Gypsy … brrr). There is an air of freedom, almost completely absent those prohibitions that are in Tae. You can live just on the beach, having rug and a pair of rupees in your pocket. Thailand is a monarchical country, with a strict domestic way of life, for the slightest offense, you can sit in Thai prison, or get off with a large fine, for example, for harmless launching a quadrocopter without permission or smoking on the beach.
Prices
Many are wondering where is cheaper in Goa or Thailand? If you not especially squeamish and you have an iron stomach, then life in Goa (and more in the outback of India) will cost you less than in Thailand. But for the absence of insects or lizards in the room, garbage dumps under the porch and Phlegmatic cows on the beach you have to pay a lot. Phuket is the cheapest guesthouse will be at least clean and cooked food of much better quality.
Local
For Thais, all foreigners are second-class or farangi people. Outwardly, this does not always appear. Most often everyone is friendly and smiling (read the article on “Why Thais are so often smiling? “). But only as long as you do not overstep mental trait. Indus, on the contrary, seemed to us sincerely friendly and naive to impropriety.
Communication
In Goa, many Russians live on a permanent or seasonal basis. Want to find friends, company of compatriots? No problem! AT Thailand, most often short-term rest – you and the person only met, then made friends, and he was out on his two-week or monthly leave and go home.
Alcohol and drugs
In Thailand, you can drunk, but categorically Cannot contact weed or heavier drugs. For that provided for until the death penalty. In Goa, the use and drug trafficking is not controlled so tightly and ordinary drunk is much less common.
Food
Eating in Thailand will cost you more, but everything tastes better, more diverse and safer. If you want to try these indian food without risk to life, then for lunch in a restaurant will have fork out As for the fruits, many have visited both there and there. They say that in Thailand they are tastier, and the choice is wider.
Police and Corruption
According to the ranking of corrupt countries, Thailand is noticeably inferior to India, however, if you sense corruption in these countries on own skin, in fact it may seem accurate yes vice versa. In India, almost any situation can get out, if you have dollars in your pockets. In Tae negotiate on the spot with the cop will be harder. In both countries, the police stand behind local, even if they are wrong several times.
Service
For Thailand, tourism is part of the country’s economy. (more precisely, about 6% of the total budget of the country). Therefore discipline in the service sector is iron. The rooms are cleaned, claims listen, restaurants serve quickly and politely. Service in India is more like an unobtrusive Soviet.
Infrastructure
Goa and Thailand are different as two different planets. In India Sheds are built where plastic tables are put into season and chairs, and in the offseason, they can make out for firewood. On the shore hut made of straw, in the depths of urban neighborhoods – natural slums, piles of garbage, homeless and beggars. Flocks of stray dogs and cows everywhere — on the streets and on the beach. Thailand, in our opinion, is is no longer a third world country, it is a piece of Europe in Asia. Practically everywhere cleanliness and order, garbage is not visible, the stench of tropical fragrances do not interrupt.
Night life
The main point of the cultural program in Goa is sunset. Crowds of tourists gather on the shore and watch the heavenly action, arrange parties. After sunset someone stays in place, someone unites according to interests, but for the most part everything remains at the level of a village amateur. In Thailand, the night life is more diverse, more bars and discos that only cost mega-party Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan. Quite a lot and all sorts of cereal places like the show of transvestites, erotic salons massage and similar entertainment with a slight taste permissiveness.
Transport
There are municipal buses in Goa. But they look unpresentable, and in size they are similar to our PAZ. Trip cheap and without special amenities. There are taxis and tuk-tuk scooters. But you will find a songteo only in Thailand. Thai buses more comfortable. In both countries, you can rent a bike, and Goa and bike. In Thailand, without moto-bike in some areas just not reach by public transport.
Bargain
Both in Goa and in Thailand it is customary to bargain, in both countries, prices in the markets are specifically inflated for this. However, in Tae the rules of this game are much clearer, and the whole process of trading more enjoyable. Read more about how to bargain correctly. in Thai markets.
Visa
To travel to India need a visa. Get it every year everything harder. The authorities are struggling with those migrants who want to live on goa forever. Visa to Thailand for the Russians is not required, but in In this case, more than a month can not stay there. Usually go in Camboduna one day, then return back for another month. But after a few marks in the passport you may be asked to go home in compulsion.
What to choose in the end, Goa or Thailand?
Go to Goa if:
- You are an adventurer, and do not bother with everyday inconveniences.
- Holiday pay is very limited.
- I want freedom.
Refuse to go there if:
- You are squeamish.
- You are tired of minor household problems.
- Noisy and unceremonious society is alien to you.
Choose Thailand if:
- You want to relax the entire vacation and not be distracted by the decision. minor problems.
- Coming with family and small children.
- Afraid of cows, stray dogs and beggars.
- Squeamish insects in homes and garbage on the streets.
Refuse to travel to Thailand if:
- You have a limited budget.
- You have no companion.
- If the limits of the law are close to you.
- Suffer homophobia.
