In the past ten years, Thailand has become a top destination for world travelers. This includes Americans, who want to get away and experience a new culture different from their own. Getting there is somewhat daunting of a task, but with the right guide you'll have no trouble at all.
Your gateway to the East requires a valid passport. Not only that, there is a grace period of holding your passport defined by the Thailand government. Generally you should budget for 6 months of waiting time if you don't already have your passport to be allowed entry. You'll want to read the rules at the Thailand embassy website.
American electronics will work just fine in Thailand, for the most part. Leave your non-digital electronics (hair dryer, curling iron, and others) at home. Generally these types of devices do not have power converters. Your laptop and phone should be just fine.
Although no vaccines are required at time of writing, this can change and the CDC does have a list of vaccines that are recommended. Malaria, Dengue Fever, and being up to date on your Tetanus shot is very important. Because of the inoculation period it's highly recommended you don't wait to get to Thailand before getting the vaccines.
Packing is more easy than you might think! Fit everything you can into a single suitcase and no more. You definitely do not need any more than a week worth of clothes, so don't go crazy here. It's common to see travelers lug around too much and regret it. Washing laundry is easy with plenty of local services that will do it for you.
The local people are nice and friendly. It's uncommon to see crime or any kind of violence. The worst you'll encounter are locals that try to deceive travelers into paying more for services than they would charge other locals. This applies to taxis, boats, ferries, and some food stands. You'll come to learn in time what you should be paying for things so don't worry about this too much. Ultimately you might pay $3-$5 more for something. Try asking other travelers what they pay for different things to get a better idea when you first get there.
English is not spoken fluently in most places, even those that are tourist-packed. Basic English is spoken in most tourist areas, not so much in rural areas. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app on your phone or to use guide services for rural areas.
You can't go wrong with a trip to Thailand. It's a great way to find yourself or have a romantic getaway with a significant other. Get your vaccines, pack light, and prepare yourself for a great trip!
Your gateway to the East requires a valid passport. Not only that, there is a grace period of holding your passport defined by the Thailand government. Generally you should budget for 6 months of waiting time if you don't already have your passport to be allowed entry. You'll want to read the rules at the Thailand embassy website.
American electronics will work just fine in Thailand, for the most part. Leave your non-digital electronics (hair dryer, curling iron, and others) at home. Generally these types of devices do not have power converters. Your laptop and phone should be just fine.
Although no vaccines are required at time of writing, this can change and the CDC does have a list of vaccines that are recommended. Malaria, Dengue Fever, and being up to date on your Tetanus shot is very important. Because of the inoculation period it's highly recommended you don't wait to get to Thailand before getting the vaccines.
Packing is more easy than you might think! Fit everything you can into a single suitcase and no more. You definitely do not need any more than a week worth of clothes, so don't go crazy here. It's common to see travelers lug around too much and regret it. Washing laundry is easy with plenty of local services that will do it for you.
The local people are nice and friendly. It's uncommon to see crime or any kind of violence. The worst you'll encounter are locals that try to deceive travelers into paying more for services than they would charge other locals. This applies to taxis, boats, ferries, and some food stands. You'll come to learn in time what you should be paying for things so don't worry about this too much. Ultimately you might pay $3-$5 more for something. Try asking other travelers what they pay for different things to get a better idea when you first get there.
English is not spoken fluently in most places, even those that are tourist-packed. Basic English is spoken in most tourist areas, not so much in rural areas. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app on your phone or to use guide services for rural areas.
You can't go wrong with a trip to Thailand. It's a great way to find yourself or have a romantic getaway with a significant other. Get your vaccines, pack light, and prepare yourself for a great trip!
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Quite a few Americans find remote work to work from Thailand, traveling during weekends and in off time. Bangkok is one of the top places in the world for remote working.
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