TRAVELING IN THAILAND

Brush up on a few Thai words

Most locals in the tourist hotspots speak English pretty well, but your Thai words can help you when you are in more remote areas. A little bit of effort to learn the local language really goes a long way.

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Carry cash

Unless you’re visiting a high-end or highly touristy spot, most places you stay in Thailand require you to pay with cash. You won’t see many card machines around the local shops.

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Check your visa requirements

Before you book your flights to the Kingdom of Thailand, you’ll want to check in on your visa requirements. Most passports will get you in for at least a 30-day free visa – but it’s always safer to double-check on the government website.

Pack for the heat and the rain!

Thailand is going to be pretty hot. Especially if you’re heading South – swimmers, suncream, and shorts should be high on your Thailand packing list. But what has surprised me the most is the rain. It comes out of nowhere and when it comes in, it’s heavy – super heavy.

Respect and embrace the Thai culture

It’s important to remember that while travelling in Thailand, you’re in someone else’s home and respecting their culture is hugely important.

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Wear slip-on and off shoes

You’ll more likely than not come across shops with a load of shoes outside the front door. Take this as your cue to do the same. It’s respectful to remove your shoes when entering any Thai residence, palace, and (especially) temples.

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