What I wish I knew before visiting Thailand?

10 things I wish I knew before going to Thailand
  • The Head Is Sacred. ...
  • Scamming is Common. ...
  • There's excellent Healthcare. ...
  • To Tuk-Tuk or Not. ...
  • The Political Scenery Can Be Volatile. ...
  • Having Comfy Sandals Is Convenient. ...
  • They Use a Different Calendar. ...
  • Monks Can't Beg.




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Dress modestly. Thai women and men usually avoid revealing outfits that show off a lot of skin. Swimsuits are fine for the beach, but away from the sand, throw on a sarong or fisher's pants, plus something that covers the shoulders if you visit religious sites.

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If eating from street side stalls make sure the cooking plate is very hot to kill off offending bugs. If it isn't hot dont eat the food. try eating yogurt before your trip to help build up good bacteria in your system some people take pepto bismol before they eat to pre coat their stomach.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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2 weeks in Thailand: Itinerary for first-time visitors
  • Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai.
  • Ang Thong National Marine Park, near Ko Samui.
  • A longtail boat on the Chao Phraya River near Wat Arun, Bangkok.
  • Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai province.
  • Railay Beach, Krabi.
  • Street food in Bangkok's Chinatown district. ...
  • Nai Yang Beach, Phuket.


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U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry. Thai immigration officials or airline staff may ask for your onward/return ticket.

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Of course, it is perfectly safe to wear a red shirt in Thailand! Unless that is you wear one and join a mass demonstration against the army's orders... Red is an auspicious color in Thailand cause of the Thai-Chinese, and Sunday is the 'red day of the week'.

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All you need to do is sit on it like it's a seat facing the bathroom door, this is for if you are going about business number 2 or are a female. To pee as a male, just stand up facing the toilet and aim into the toilet bowl. Find the flusher and press it and voila!

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Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.

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Traveler's diarrhea occurs within 10 days of travel to an area with poor public hygiene. It's the most common illness in travelers. It's caused by drinking water or eating foods that have bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It usually goes away without treatment in a few days. Dehydration from diarrhea can be serious.

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