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Thailand Travel PlanThailand Travel Plan is a small specialist internet based Thailand tour operator, offering you a unique way of travelling around Thailand. Our Thailand travel agents will help you build your own trip, handing you complete control of your holiday. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service levels which continue throughout the life of your booking.Thailand Travel Plan is part of Rickshaw Travel, an online adventure tour operator made by travellers for travellers. Our trips are very individual, so we're able to use small-scale, authentic accommodation with local character and warm welcomes. With Rickshaw Travel, you won't find large group tours but instead you'll travel by trains, buses, private car, planes, and sometimes minibus. Flexibility and independence are fundamental, which is why we organise as much or as little as our clients wish. We also like to give something back to local communities, which is why we sponsor various charity projects. See our responsible travel page for more information. We're able to keep our prices low because we don't produce flashy brochures or run luxury shops. However you're more than welcome to visit our Thailand specialists during your travel planning! We are based in Brighton, on the South Coast and we're the sister company of round the world specialists, Travel Nation. |
Your financial security :Thailand Travel Plan is part of Rickshaw Travel Ltd which is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator.We hold an Air Travel Organisers License (ATOL number 9728) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This means that in the unlikely event of our insolvency, any holiday arrangements made with us in conjunction with flights from the U.K. are 100% protected. In addition we are also members of ABTA (ABTA number Y0484). This means that in the unlikely event of our insolvency, any land only trips (i.e. where international flights haven't been booked through us) are 100% protected. |
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Staff profiles
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Hazel HartThailand SupervisorI first visited Thailand as part of my round the world adventure in 2003 and it was the one place that I wished I had stayed a little bit longer! To me, Thailand is literally paradise and I cannot wait to go back this year. I think that it’s a country with everything - sunshine (all year round!), powdery white beaches, tropical rainforests, mountainous landscapes, temples steeped in history and the friendliest, politest people I have ever met.My favourite memories of Thailand are island hopping by longtail boat under a starry sky, watching the sun set on Phi Phi Island and the delicious fresh food like pineapple shakes and a Pad Thai, which never taste quite as good back home! |
Caroline KingThailand travel specialistI first got my taste of travelling when I spent a month in Italy during my time at university. After graduating in Media and Cultural Studies I decided to plan a Round the World trip in January 2011.Thailand was my first stop. Arriving in bustling Bangkok from cold England was amazing. The heat, the sounds, the smells-it was a massive culture shock and one of the best things I have ever experienced. The first time I walked down Khao San Road, I was entranced by the mix of people and cultures coming together and that first Pad Thai I had from a street vendor can never be matched! I then spent a month island-hopping in the south; clear blue waters, white sandy beaches and fresh fruit shakes made my time in this idyllic country one to remember! After finishing my trip, Thailand still holds a special place in my heart. The people are so welcoming and friendly, the food is delicious and aromatic and the landscape is some of the most beautiful I have seen. |
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Emma CastielThailand Travel AgentI first visited Thailand on my way back from my year adventure to Australia when I was around 20 years old. I was awe-stuck by the raw beauty of the place. The friendly Thai people, the culture, the lingo, the delicious food and not to mention the incredible beaches and relaxing massages; I was in love. It is still to this day one of my favourite destinations on the planet. For me, Western life just falls of your back within the first two hours of arrival and then you feel fully immersed in the Asian way of doing things.Since my first trip, I have re-visited Thailand and it has definitely sparked my interest to continue exploring the world. So, after catching the so-called “travel bug,” I decided to take up a career in the Travel Industry to spread my love and inspiration for travelling the globe. |
Jessica ChandlerThailand Travel AgentMy time living in Thailand was very special; it gave me a rare insight into the Thai way of life. I was able to see Thailand from a local’s point of view. Thailand is a beautiful country filled with kind, caring people, breathtaking landscapes, fascinating culture and great diving. No wonder I fell in love with the country and stayed for so long.I have been a scuba diver for nearly ten years and have visited many amazing and beautiful places in search of the best dive spots around. Some of my favourites include shark diving in South Africa, reef diving in Egypt, photographing the manta rays and whale sharks off the coast Mozambique, and cenote cave diving in Mexico, to name a few. Putting my passion for travel and diving together, I became a scuba diving instructor in Koh Chang in 2008 and I lived and worked on the Island for a year and a half. Its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, yummy food, and friendly people made it very hard to leave! |
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Alanna McWadeThailand Travel AgentI was lucky enough to live in Thailand for two years when I was younger, living three hours drive North East of Bangkok just outside Khao Yai National Park. I consider my time in Thailand as one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had and feel extremely lucky to have grown up in such a wonderful place. What sticks with me most about Thailand is the colours of the country; its markets, temples and breathtaking scenery. The people are so friendly and always greet you with a smile.We spent our holidays on the white sands of Ko Samui, in the greenery of Chiang Mai and, the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. I loved every area for their own reasons and have great memories of my time in Thailand. I find the Thai culture fascinating and really enjoy talking to customers about the country and helping them get excited about their special trips. |
Haydn WrathManagerThailand Travel Plan is run by Haydn Wrath.I left the University of East Anglia in 1984 and escaped what seemed a very grim England by spending the rest of the 1980s travelling and working round the world. During this time I put in some usual stints as an English teacher in Tokyo, a landscape gardener in Sydney and a tarmac layer's assistant in Alaska. In 1990, I joined Bridge the World Travel Centre in London as manager of the World-wide department, where I was able to put my degree in Politics and Philosophy to good use. I fulfilled my ambition to set up a specialist travel company in 2001 when I founded Travel Nation, and later in 2006 set up Thailand Travel Plan. I have visited Thailand countless times over the last couple of decades and am always utterly charmed by the people and the atmosphere there. Thailand has so much going for it that it really can be all things to all people. Also of course, in common with so many other visitors, when in Thailand, I am in food paradise...especially that beef salad they do ... |
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Thailand Travel Plan, part of Rickshaw TravelThailand Travel Plan is part of Rickshaw Travel. Rickshaw Travel is a UK based ABTA / ATOL bonded tour operator. We specialise in providing solutions for holiday makers who want to travel independently, taking in the highlights of a country, but with arrangements made in advance. Our travel style is to use comfortable, but smaller scale accommodation that has an authentic feel. We promote responsible tourism and also sponsor a number of community projects in the countries in which we operate.We also operate in the following 10 other countries in Asia and Latin America, where we offer trips of a similar style: |
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We are currently recruiting a country specialist for Thailand. For this sales based role, a good commercial awareness, personal initiative and a passion for customer service are essential. Full training will be given.
If you have travelled in Thailand and are interested in finding out more, please send your CV with references and a cover letter detailing your travel experiences to careers@rickshawtravel.co.uk.
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