Name Brand: Phuket, Full moon party, Elephants, Maya Bay
VISA = NO but you need to fill out arrival card
Arrival Card
- The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) – fill out HERE
- FREE online customs form required to enter
- Can fill out up to 3 days before arrival
- Asks flight and accommodation info
- Need accommodation’s address districts & subdistricts- ask chat gpt
FYI
- Major Cities: Bangkok, Phuket
- Notable small towns: Krabi, Chang Mai
- Main airlines: Thai Airways
- Main Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Language: Thai (most speak english)
- Discount Grocery: Topps
- 7/11- best in the world
- Drive: on LEFT
- Currency: thai baht
- Busy season Nov- May
Money
- Notoriously cheap country
- EVERYTHING IS IN CASH
- Atm will ask if you want to convert currency- hit NO
- Tipping: cash for guides, Restaurants sometimes add 10% service charge
Rain Season
- Most of Thailand
- May – October
- North gets most rain
- Gulf side: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan
- October to December
Must Haves
- International Drivers license- cops target tourists on scooters for tickets
- Download Grab app- basically uber, uber eats
- Get cash immediately after landing
- Get this bug spray from 7/11
