Thailand
Your gateway to temples, beaches, and vibrant street food.

Thailand Travel Guide: Essential Tips & Resources

Thailand at a Glance

  • Capital: Bangkok
  • Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
  • Language: Thai
  • Best time to visit: Nov–Mar

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Map & Key Regions

Bangkok Hotels
Chiang Mai Hostels
Phuket Resorts

Need-to-Know Essentials

Visas & Entry

visa-on-arrival notes

Optional: link to UK-gov advice page

Health & Vaccines

jabs, dengue tips

Button “Get travel insurance” → SafetyWing link

Safety & Scams

common scams, emergency number

internal link: “Read our Bangkok safety tips →”

Connectivity & SIMs

eSIM, Wi-Fi

 Text link to Airalo / Nomad eSIM

See how I travelled Thailand ➡️

Must-Do Experiences

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Budget & Money Matters

Backpacker

฿800–1,200

Cost breakdown
  • Hostel dorm: ฿300
  • Street food: ฿150
  • Local bus: ฿50
  • Beer: ฿70

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Mid-range

฿1,800–2,500

Cost breakdown
  • Guest-house / budget hotel: ฿900
  • Restaurant meals: ฿350
  • Grab / taxi rides: ฿150
  • Activity ticket: ฿300

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Comfort

 ฿3,500+

Cost breakdown
  • 3-star hotel: ฿2,200
  • Sit-down dining: ฿600
  • Private transfers: ฿400
  • Spa / tour add-on: ฿500

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