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.
Your health is important! You can't take advantage of the sights and scenery if you are sick in Thailand. Technically, at time of writing, the Thailand government doesn't require any vaccines from American travelers. However, this is subject to change and you should check both the Thailand embassy and the American CDC organization for required and recommended vaccines. See a doctor before leaving.
If you're usually a heavy packer, know that you'll need to change your ways! Many travelers make the mistake of packing too much and it's not uncommon to see travelers shipping luggage back home. Generally you want a week worth of clothes and no more. Laundry services are prevalent everywhere. Hotels and nicer hostels will even have laundry services for you. Because of the warm climate you also should only pack a single pair of pants, which is required for visiting some holy places.
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 spoken by most Thailand people, but not fluently. Basic words can be used in most situations, with the more difficult situations being explaining an address or location to taxi drivers. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app or a taxi hailing app to get around the language barrier.
In general Thailand is a very safe place to be for an American. Enjoy areas such as Bangkok, Koh Phi Phi, Chang Mai, and others! Try to book your trip for 2 or more weeks to fully enjoy the experience.
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.
Your health is important! You can't take advantage of the sights and scenery if you are sick in Thailand. Technically, at time of writing, the Thailand government doesn't require any vaccines from American travelers. However, this is subject to change and you should check both the Thailand embassy and the American CDC organization for required and recommended vaccines. See a doctor before leaving.
If you're usually a heavy packer, know that you'll need to change your ways! Many travelers make the mistake of packing too much and it's not uncommon to see travelers shipping luggage back home. Generally you want a week worth of clothes and no more. Laundry services are prevalent everywhere. Hotels and nicer hostels will even have laundry services for you. Because of the warm climate you also should only pack a single pair of pants, which is required for visiting some holy places.
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 spoken by most Thailand people, but not fluently. Basic words can be used in most situations, with the more difficult situations being explaining an address or location to taxi drivers. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app or a taxi hailing app to get around the language barrier.
In general Thailand is a very safe place to be for an American. Enjoy areas such as Bangkok, Koh Phi Phi, Chang Mai, and others! Try to book your trip for 2 or more weeks to fully enjoy the experience.
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You can get a remote job if you'd like to extend your stay in Thailand. In finding a remote company you can work during the day or night, and explore Thailand during your off hours.
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