What should I watch for in Thailand?
Coming to Thailand: 5 things to watch out for – and how to…
- Menus that are different in English and Thai.
- The Grand Palace’s many scams and schemes.
- 2a. The corn pellet scam – to feed the pigeons, naturally.
- The bag / purse / petty snatchers.
- 4a. The ‘no meter’ taxi driver.
- 4b.
- 4c.
- The tour group scam.
Is Thailand Open to travel?
As of October 13, 100 of Thailand’s 155 National Parks are open to visitors. Interprovincial travel has been allowed to resume, including domestic flights to and from high-risk areas. Masks are worn at all times in public, both indoors and out, while temperature checks are the norm.
What do you need to know before you visit Thailand?
39 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Thailand One. Eat off your spoon, not your fork. Two. Yes, the people really are *that* nice. Three. People don’t stand in lines. Four. Take tuk-tuks during the day and taxis at night. Six. Gambling is only permitted on certain days (by order of the king, whom you are still not talking about, right?). Seven. Eight. Nine. Eleven. Twelve.
What are fun things to do in Thailand?
One of the surprisingly relaxing things to do in Thailand is to have your feet nibbled by a group of tiny fish. Unique and soothing, taking a fish spa in Thailand will remove impurities and dead skin from your feet, as they bathe in a specially designed tank.
What is the cheapest way to travel to Thailand?
By train. Third class ( chan saam) is the cheapest way to travel in Thailand, with virtually nominal fares, and can be great fun. Some 3rd class trains have wooden seats, others are upholstered; some services can be pre-booked, others cannot; refreshments are available from hawkers who roam the aisles.
What to know about Thailand before going?
One of the most important things to know before visiting Thailand is what the weather will be like! Thailand is a tropical destination, so you could travel there at any time of the year and enjoy hot temperatures and sunshine . But the best months to go are between December and March.