Weather
It’s hot here! The average temperature is around 35°C, so always use sunscreen, and a small fan can be a lifesaver.
Bug Spray
The bug spray you have might not be effective on Thai mosquitoes,
so it’s better to get your bug spray here.
The กย 15 brand is really good.
Transportation
To get places, the apps Grab and Bolt are really useful.
If you are in Bangkok, the BTS is really convenient too.
7-Eleven
7-Eleven stores are everywhere, always open
and they have almost everything you need!
Useful Apps
Grab (food and transport) (cash and credit card)
Bolt (transport for a cheaper price) (cash and credit card)
Muvmi (Tuktuk short distance transport) (credit card only)
Foodpanda (food delivery)
Google translate
Google maps
Internet + SIM
You can get internet and a SIM card at booths at the airport right after entering Thailand, any 7/11 or shopping malls.
Try not to use your own SIM from outside Thailand, that will cost a lot of money.
Payment
Thai people use baht! 1 euro is around 38 baht
For foreigners, the best way to pay is with cash. Receive cash with your debit/credit card they will work on most ATMs
(yellow krungsri ATMS are most consistent).
Every transaction has a transaction fee, 220 baht (on any amount),
and to save money choose not to accept the ATM conversion, but the one from your card.
It’s also possible to exchange money at ‘superrich’ booths across Thailand.
These have the best exchange rate from any booths.
Credit cards are also very useful for any digital services or app services.
The exchange rate from Euro to Thai Baht is 1 EUR = ฿38 THB.
Language
Here are some useful phrases you can use.
Thai people love it when you speak Thai!
*At the end of our sentences, depending on your gender, we use Krap/Ka to be polite.*
- Women use Ka ค่ะ
- Men use Krap ครับ
- สวัสดี Sawasdee (hello)
- ขอบคุณ Kop kun (thank you)
- สบายดีไหม Sabai Dee mai (how are you)
- ขอโทษ Khor tort (sorry/excuse me)
- เท่าไหร่ Tao rai (How much)
- ไม่เผ็ด Mai phed (not spicy)
- ไม่ใส่ถั่ว Mai sai tua (no peanuts)
- พูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม Pud pasa angrit dai mai (can you speak English)
When greeting, thanking and apologising, Thai people use the ‘wai’.
To greet put your hands together and do a light bow facing the person you’re talking to.
Food
Must-Try List
- Pad Thai
- Green curry
- Tom Yum Goong
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Tom kha gai
- Khao soi
- Thai tea cha manow
- Traditional coffee
- Coconut juice
- Mango pan
- patonggo
Avoid boat noodles soup because it contains blood. Watch out for blood jelly.
Boat Noodles
Blood Jelly