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Thailand!! The beaches, the temples, the food, the people, everything about this place is magical. I spent a month in Chiang Mai, and some time in Krabi, Phuket, and various Thailand Islands. I would also recommend Bangkok, Chiang Rai, and Pai. Click on the photos below for more in-depth recommendations on the areas I’ve been.

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CHIANG MAI

THAILAND

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KRABI

THAILAND

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PHUKET

THAILAND

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THAI ISLANDS

THAILAND

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MONEY

  • The currency here is the Thai Baht (THB).

  • You are not expected to tip in Thailand, but some places will include a service charge.

  • In the bigger cities, credit cards are accepted at most places, but overall it is a very cash-based country.

  • ATMs are easy to find, but many will charge high withdrawal fees.

  • The approximate currency exchange is 1 USD = 31 THB.

  • In markets, expect to haggle. I usually offer half the price and settle somewhere in the middle.

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CONNECTIVITY

  • In Thailand, most cafes and restaurants have free wifi, and co-working spaces are generally easy to find. Don’t expect great connectivity in the more remote towns and areas.

  • If you plan to get a local SIM card, I recommend using AIS. You should be able to find these at the airport, in malls, or around town.

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LANGUAGE

  • Thai

    • Hello = Women say, sah-wat-dee-kah, men say, sah-wat-dee-krub

    • Thank you = Women say, kob-khun-kah, men say, kob-khun-krub

    • Goodbye = Laa-Gon

    • Yes = Chai

    • No = Mai

  • Wai is a gesture of paying respect (put your palms together at chest level and bow slightly). Do it when you say “Hello,” “Thank You,” and “I’m sorry.”

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DRINKING WATER

  • Stick to filtered water, it isn’t safe to drink from the tap.

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CUISINE

  • Khao Soi - Egg noodles in a coconut curry.

  • Som Tam - Papaya salad.

  • Tom Yum Goong - Spicy shrimp soup.

  • Tom Kha Kai - Chicken in coconut soup.

  • Gaeng Daeng - Red curry.

  • Pad Thai - Fried noodles in peanut sauce.

  • Pad Krapow Moo Saap - Fried basil and pork.

  • Gaeng Keow Wan Kai - Green curry.