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Why is Thailand so unique?

Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by an European country. In fact, in the Thai language, the name of the country is Prathet Thai which means “land of the free.” Very fitting!



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It's reasonably safe, most people are friendly and helpful, the public transportation (at least in BKK) is more effective than San Francisco's, you'll never starve, police won't shake you down like in some places, and if a vendor or cab driver rips you off you'll only lose pocket change.

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Robberies and assaults (including sexual assaults) can occur during these events. Passport thefts and losses are common. Violent crime against foreigners occurs occasionally. You should report all criminal incidents to the Thai police in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred before leaving Thailand.

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Thailand is a very affordable country to visit. Though it isn't as cheap as its Southeast Asian neighbours, like Laos or Cambodia, Thailand is still a very affordable travel destination. Travellers can easily have an incredible time exploring Thailand on a backpacker budget.

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While condom use with sex workers is common in Thailand, condom use is inconsistent with casual partners and extremely rare among married couples [22]. Only 21% of sexually active Thai high school students reported ever having used condoms [23].

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Shorts or trousers For a night out, a pair of nice jeans is much preferred. Shorts are pretty common in most bars catering towards Westerners, and they're fine in many casual Thai nightspots too. For nightclubs in Bangkok and some other areas, men won't be allowed in without pants.

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