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Heading to Thailand? We’ve gathered some tips to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be.
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
Cards are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants. Most market stalls and small shops are cash only, so it’s important to have cash on you.
The currency here is Thai baht. The symbol is ฿ or THB.
All banks charge 220 THB for cash withdrawal at an ATM.
2 000 – 5 000 THB should be enough for a few days. However, if you are planning to stay longer, consider taking out more to avoid paying 220 every time.
If you’re asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.
Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.
Wifi is readily available, especially in coffee shops.
If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.
Tipping is not mandatory. but you can round up the bill if you recieved good service.
€ 2,00
€ 1,75
There are different numbers for the different services here.
This one! It’s the standard American plug.
They drive on the left side of the road here.
Google and Apple Maps both work well here.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option.
If you’ve been to Thailand share your experience! The following would be really useful for others to know:
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