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33 Things you Should Know Before Travelling to Thailand

by Becky 16/05/2018
written by Becky 16/05/2018

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Hey there! Heading to Thailand or at least thinking about it? I have been to Thailand three times so far and I really love this country and would always go back! Mostly because there are so many great activities to do in Thailand.

From zip-lining to scuba diving or trekking and visiting temples, there will be something to do for each and every traveller.

But I also thought it would be nice to create a little list of 33 things you should know before traveling to Thailand and planning your Thailand itinerary. I also really love reading these types of posts on other blogs so I thought I could give it a try.

 
scuba diving in Koh Tao Thailand
An elephant at the elephant jungle sanctuary in Chiang Mai

Ok, here we go, here are 33 Things you should know before traveling to Thailand!

  1. A lot of times you can bargain to pay less for items at street vendors
  2. Thai Food is the best food ever!
  3. And street food and food in general is super cheap
  4. 7/11 Toasties will make up for breakfast, lunch and midnight snacks
  5. You can get some great and cheap shopping done in Thailand
  6. And yes, you will probably be ending up with a pair of elephant pants
  7. In Thailand itself you will find a whole bunch of first time travellers
  8. Maybe because from Thailand you can also really easily travel to the neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Cambodia or Laos
  9. And you can get pretty cheap flights to Bangkok
  10. There are so many travel agencies everywhere
  11. Most backpackers will stick to the main party islands
  12. I guess that explains why some islands are full of garbage and plastic, which is pretty sad
  13. Maya Bay does not look like it did in the movie
  14. In general, the islands in the South are more expensive than the North of Thailand
  15. DO NOT ride elephants or visit Tiger Temples
  16. If you want to get close to elephants there are several ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, such as the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and the Elephant Nature Park that do not include elephant riding
  17. If you travel during the rain-season you will have more luck with the weather on the islands in the East
  18. Koh Tao Island is one of the cheapest and best place to get your Open Water Scuba Diving Certificate
  19. If you travel to Koh Phangan for the full moon Party, you should book your accommodation in advance and there will often be a minimum stay of 5 days
  20. Beach Parties are awesome!!
  21. Especially if they include free fire shows
  22. You will probably drink your alcohol out of a bucket but make sure you go to a place where you can see how it is mixed to avoid getting drugged
  23. Let’s just say, a lot of backpackers only come to Thailand to party
  24. But if you travel during religious holidays you will not be able to officially buy alcohol
  25. The King is really important in Thailand and you should never show any disrespect towards the king
  26. The main religion in Thailand is Buddhism, so you will find a lot of temples around. Be respectful and cover yourself up and wear long clothes
  27. Also do not get any Buddha tattoos or Buddha decoration as that is seen as disrespect towards their religion
  28. In many houses and stores you are required to take of your shoes before you enter
  29. Also get used to Squad toilets
  30. And don’t throw any toilet paper in the toilet as it will get blocked
  31. Mosquitos in Thailand are awful, so make sure to always carry your mosquito spray
  32. Thailand has very strict drug laws, so stay away from drugs
  33. And finally, getting from point to another always takes forever because it will include a lot of waiting time in between
A beautiful beach in Koh Tao, Thailand
Wat Arun temple in Bangkok

And those are 33 things you should know before traveling to Thailand! Or at least 33 things that I could come up with so far. I think Thailand is an amazing country, especially for first time travellers. But I’m really curious if there is anything on this list that you disagree with or that I should add.

Let me know in the comments.

And if you are looking for cheap accommodation in Thailand then Hostelworld will be able to offer you the best possible deals! đŸ™‚

Until next time x

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    Becky is a business graduate, working full-time in Marketing and trying to travel whenever possible. She has travelled to 40+ countries, most of them solo, and lived in 6 out of those countries.

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4 comments

honey 16/10/2018 - 11:24 am

awesome post
your article is very helpful for new visitors.Thailand is a lovely place for a family tour. I always go to Thailand every year with my family. I like valleys lakes and treks of Thailand. Thanks for sharing this awesome pictures it’s really appreciate able.

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Safari Travel Plus 17/07/2018 - 9:25 am

Very informative information on thailand and very detailed too.

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Alina Jack 19/06/2018 - 9:54 am

Well!!! I never visited Thailand but yes this country is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing your travel tips.

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Johnny 08/06/2018 - 12:42 pm

Love the post, nice to basically get a comprehensive guide on Thailand. Points 20 and 23 are interesting basically I never associated Thailand with partying.

Johnny |The Travel Connoisseur

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