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One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Thailand is, and will always be a personal favorite for thousands of travelers. The ideal getaway for a halal honeymoon, the perfect family trip for Muslim families, and a place everyone must visit, Thailand is one of the most sought out destinations for Muslim travelers.
Home to tropical beaches, royal palaces and ruins, and ornate temples, here you’ll discover culture and history while experiencing the good Thai life. Apart from the delicious Thai halal cuisine, Thailand also offers Muslim friendly accommodation, private villas, and breathtaking luxury getaways in some of the most amazing locations.
Your last trip to Thailand may feel like a distant memory, but don’t let it stop you from dreaming about your next staycation to this sought-out stunning destination. For new visitors, worry not! We’ve compiled an ultimate guide that will help you plan your next holiday to this Muslim-friendly country.
Luxury and budget accommodations to book for your next future trip
If you’re planning on visiting to Phuket, head over and stay at the luxury accommodation offered by Diamond Resort Phuket or Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa. The best time to visit is between November and April, where you’ll experience more sunny days. Both hotels offer a combination of fully-furnished suites and access to the swimming pool where you can relax and unwind.
For the budget traveler, Al Meroz Hotel and the Nuovo City offers the ultimate stay with spacious rooms and is close to the bustling Khao San Road in the old city area of Bangkok. Both hotels caters to the needs of Muslim guests, and it shows in the thoughtful amenities provided. In Al Meroz Hotel, one floor of the hotel is dedicated to female-only travelers, with specified hours allotted for female-only use of the pool and gymnasium!
Halal Food and Prayer Rooms
Al Meroz Hotel and the Nuovo City, both offer halal food options for guests. Indulge in the breakfast buffet at Canal Restauarant at Nuovo or try the array of Thai, Indian and international cuisine at its Sara Restaurant. For some legendary meals, head over to Muslim Restaurant at Charoen Krung Road which has been up and running for over 70 years. The food hub offers an authentic taste of Thai food and has refined the flavours of their mutton biryani, mataba beef, beef satay and fried basil leaves with chicken, over the years..
If you’re a seafood lover, hop a ride and take a 1-hour drive to Talay Thai Seafood Market and enjoy lunch at Nok Noon Seafood Restaurant. Choose your seafood dishes from the menu or shop for fresh seafood at the market to be cooked here. Or try the halal roast duck, a specialty of Busaba (a restaurant that has been around for almost 20 years). Wrap up your experience with charcoal waffles with ice cream and organic coffee.
There are a multitude of mosques in Thailand. Most hotels offer prayer rooms or have qibla marked in rooms, to assist the Muslim guests. If you’re visiting the Muslim restaurant, you can reach the Haroon Mosque within a 6-minute walk. This is one of the first mosques in Bangkok to have sermons in both English and Thai.
Attractions to visit
For some vintage shopping and unique gifts, visit Warehouse 30 housed in a row of pre-WW2 buildings. It’s a shopping spot, hang out place and café’ rolled out into one. Browse for canvas bags, pin badges and pieces of nostalgia that are made and designed by local and international artists.
For affordable clothing, drop at Chatuchak Weekend Market which is open on weekends. This market is famous for its labyrinth of affordable clothes, sneakers, handbags and accessories.
Step into Santorini Park Cha-Am that is designed to look like Santorini in Greece at every turn. With every ticket purchase, you’ll get one free pass to any ride of your choice including the Ferris wheel, haunted house, merry-go-round and more. It is the perfect picturesque spot to click away and take amazing collection of photos of your trip.
Explore street at Charoenkrung Soi 30 and 32 and discover the spectacular graffiti and art on the walls. One of the streets has the wall art by Portuguese artist Vhils—a carved piece under the Scratching the Surface Project which represents the portraits of the community living in this area.
For a more thorough guide of places to go and visit, login to the www.tourismthailand.org/muslimfriendly
