7 Apps for Exploring Thailand

     Nowadays, smartphones have become a necessity that people always carry with them, no matter where they go. Apart from their basic functions such as taking pictures, watching movies, or listening to music, we can download mobile applications to assist us in our travels. Today, we've compiled a list of popular travel applications that you should have on your device, as well as how to choose an app suitable for your travel lifestyle, be it shopping, food, or sightseeing.

1. AroundMe is an application that recommends tourist spots in Thailand for both Android and iOS users. Its primary function is to notify users of their current location and also inform them of any nearby shops or services, including the distance to reach them.
2. NOSTRA Map Thailand is another must-have app for exploring places in Thailand. Developed by Thai people for Thai people, the app displays data in both Thai and English. Its main strength lies in searching for various places and precisely identifying them on a map. Furthermore, NOSTRA Map Thailand provides traffic information, restaurant recommendations, and instantly connects to social networks.
3. Amazing Thailand is a travel recommendation app for Thailand, compatible with Android and iOS. It includes comprehensive information about every province, advice for accommodation, shopping places, and many more. With just the Amazing Thailand app installed on your device, you can comfortably travel throughout Thailand.
4. DiNiFriend is a travel app that specifically targets Thai people by offering a comprehensive collection of tourist attractions and information for each province. It also ranks the popularity of tourist spots, helping users make travel decisions. It could be referred to as a digital guidebook for travelers. Not only that, but DiNiFriend allows users to recommend their favorite places or share them with friends for future reference.
5. EDT in Summer is a Thai-made application, primarily aimed at Thai travelers. The app provides information on various tourist spots suitable for dining, drinking, touring, and relaxing. It comes with detailed images, travel maps, reviews, and comments from users who have visited these places.
6. EDT in Winter has functionalities similar to "EDT in Summer," with the major difference being the context of the data. "EDT in Winter" provides information on accommodations and tourist locations suitable for winter travel, while "EDT in Summer" is designed for summer travel. Users can choose to download either based on their preferred travel season.
7. Green Tourism is an application promoting a new travel trend. Developed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, it compiles significant natural tourist locations, green hotels, and resorts into one travel guide that contributes to environmental conservation. It plays a crucial role in instilling environmental consciousness in individuals of all ages, making them aware of the importance of nature and the environment. The app also includes a navigation system to these green tourist locations and accommodations through Google Maps.