Tour guide in Bangkok Swai H.

Bangkok, Thailand

Thai, English

Tours Delivered,
Since Jul 24, 2011

3.0

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I'm Swai H., your private tour guide in Bangkok

Guide #3345

4.9 (110)

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Sawaddee, khrub. Welcome to 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ 𝚂𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚎, 𝚔𝚑𝚛𝚞𝚋 (/𝚜𝚊̀.𝚠𝚊́𝚝.𝚍𝚒ː/ 𝚔ʰ𝚛𝚊p̚/ 𝚘𝚛 สวัสดีครับ 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚒 𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚐𝚎) 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜 𝚑𝚒 𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘․ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ My name is 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐢 (/𝚜𝚊̀.𝚠ǎ𝚒/ 𝚘𝚛 ไสว 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚒 𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚐𝚎)․ Upon graduating from university several decades ago, I didn't settle on a specific career path right away. Instead, I worked in a variety of fields to build a diverse background, starting as a youth camp coordinator, moving to seven years of teaching at a private school, and later taking on contract roles in operations administration, office management, and academic instruction. Ultimately, none of those pursuits felt like the right fit for me. Employment at a travel agency initially seemed quite well-suited to my preferences, but I soon realized its repetitive nature restricted me to a typical desk-bound routine. This inspired me to leave it behind and pursue a life of discovery. I am deeply passionate about city exploring alongside outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and scuba diving. I also enjoy learning new skills to broaden my knowledge. Following a deliberate shift in career focus, I achieved my goal of becoming a professional tour guide¹. In this role, I actively connect with our history, culture, and folklore, as well as the traditions, ways of life, national parks, and heritage sites that shape the identity of the country. Today, I hold a nationwide tourism license¹, operating as an independent guide and local expert, which completely fulfills my true purpose. My journey as a guide begins in the heart of the country. Born, raised, and educated in Bangkok, I am proud to call this city home. I frequently take solo trips to enrich my regional expertise, exploring and revisiting everywhere from remote or hidden locales to renowned attractions, ensuring my information is consistently kept current. This firsthand experience has made me deeply familiar with the city and its surrounding areas, whether navigating on foot or using practical modes of transport like buses, trains, boats, taxis, or private vehicles. Beyond Bangkok, I have visited every province in the country. During my journeys, I sometimes volunteer for community projects, support disaster relief efforts, or donate supplies to remote rural villages and temples. Moreover, across its diverse regions and landscapes, this fascinating country still reveals countless breathtaking wonders, rewarding adventures, and vibrant experiences. Above all, as a dedicated resident specialist, it is my great pleasure to welcome you, your family, and your companions as my honored guests to this warm and captivating land, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : ➙ Every listed tour features a comprehensive description, including total 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 and real-time 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘. Available dates are displayed clearly on the calendar. Reservations operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so dates automatically display as unavailable once a booking is finalized. Please review your chosen tour details thoroughly to ensure everything aligns with your preferences before confirming. ➙ Tailored tour itineraries can be crafted upon request, subject to available travel dates. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 ✯ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 ✯ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 ➊ Graduation from Chulalongkorn University ⇨ CUAA : 220200007 ➋ Tourism Certificate at Silpakorn University. ⇨ 2/1994 from Faculty of Archaeology ➌ Nationwide Tourism License by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ⇨ Tour Guide License No.1-034761¹ ➍ Life membership of Professional Tourist Guide Association of Thailand (PGAT) ⇨ Registration No.7753 ➎ National Guide of the Arts of the Kingdom ⇨ License No.2194 ➏ Complete standard course of CPR as well as First Aid and Rescue from Thai Red Cross Society ⇨ Registration No.5900033 ➐ Scuba Diving from PADI ⇨ License No.1512AZ3920 ➑ Attended and participated in exhibitions and conventions across 51 countries worldwide. ⇨ Thailand's first Aussie Specialist from Australian Tourism Commission (ATC) in 2001 ⇨ Asia’s first Kiwi Specialist from New Zealand Tourism Board (NZTB) in 2003 ⇨ Zero-gravity Activity or a ZERO-G flight (G-FORCE ONE) to float mid-air weightlessly, operated by Space Adventure Ltd. in 2004 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ¹ "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥-𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘

Delivers tours starting at

  • Bangkok

  • Khao Yai National Park

  • Kanchanaburi

  • Pattaya

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Traveller reviews

4.9
  • Paul L.United States
    May 2026

    ive this guide all the stars! To begin with, we had trouble pronouncing his name correctly, so he suggested we call him Simon and that solved the problem. He began our tour with a discussion of what we wanted to see and do and suggested a sequence that would achieve the plan. At each place Swai discussed the next stop and what we would see enroute. His English was very...

  • Jacob O.
    January 2026

    I trusted two of my best clients, not once, but twice with Swai on tour separate days of touring. Here are their exact words. "Yes, we recommend him highly. He provided diverse and fun experiences after listening to our interests. He is knowledgable and funny and was very excited to show us some unique places. His enthusiasm is infectious. He even sought out and bought...

  • Jacob O.
    January 2026

    I trusted some of my best clients, Al and Terri, to Swai and they had a marvelous expeirence. Their words "Yes, we recommend him highly. He provided diverse and fun experiences after listening to our interests. He is knowledgable and funny and was very excited to show us some unique places. His enthusiasm is infectious. He even sought out and bought some tasty...

  • Diana P.Netherlands
    January 2026

    Swai was a perfect guide. He show us all in the easy way. He response all our questions. He is very friendly and flexible. We really recommend Swai.