Thailand Travel FAQ
Q Packing - What should I pack for a trip to Thailand?
Q Holidays - What are the public holidays in Thailand?
A Thailand has a lot of holidays, both religious and secular, lunar and Gregorian .. Thailand holidays
Q Manners & Customs - What customs and manners should I be aware of?
A What you say, how you say it, what to do, what to avoid .. manners and customs
Q Theft - Is it safe to leave valuables like tickets or laptops in
my hotel room?
A No .. theft
Q Tipping - How much should I tip people?
A Not much - tipping is not common
in Thailand .. tipping in Thailand
Q Season - When is the best time to go to Thailand?
A That depends on what you want to do and the weather. Nov-Feb is mild, Mar-Jun is hot, then it rains .. Thailand weather
Q Laundry - What should I do about about my laundry?
A No problem - you have several options .. laundry
Q Left Luggage - Is there a safe, secure place to store my luggage?
A There are a couple of options, one being the airport .. left luggage
Q Religion - What religion are most Thai people?
A The vast majority are Buddhists .. religion in Thailand
Q Buddhist Meditation - Are there Buddhist meditations centers for foreigners?
A Yes, there are many options .. Buddhist meditation centers
Q Merit - I've heard people talk about making merit. What does that mean?
A The Thai phrase is Tam Boon and it means doing good deeds unselfishly .. making merit
Q Foreigner Monk - Is it possible for foreigners to become monks in Thailand?
A Yes, although it is not common .. foreigner Buddhist monks
Q Buddhist Nuns - Are
there Buddhist Nuns in Thailand?
A Yes, but the monastic lineage for females has disappeared .. Buddhist nuns
Q Beggars - What is the story with the beggars I see?
A Usually they are best ignored. However .. beggars in Thailand
Q Songkhran - What is Songkhran?
A It is the Thai New Year and involves pouring, dousing, splashing, dumping, hosing and squirting people with water .. Songkhran
Q Learning Thai - Should I learn some Thai before visiting Thailand?
A It normally isn't necessary but it helps .. learning to speak Thai
Q Study Thai - Are there any places where I can study the Thai language?
A Yes, there are a lot of places, but the quality of instruction varies greatly .. learning the Thai language
Q Bank Account - Can I open a bank account in Thailand?
A Yes, but you need an address .. bank account in Thailand
Q Photographs - Can you tell me about photography resources in
Thailand?
A Major cities and tourist destinations have all the latest photography
technology .. Thailand photography
Q Internet - Are there Internet cafes in Thailand?
A Yes, probably more than you would imagine .. internet in Thailand
Q Hotel Internet Connection - How do I find accommodations with internet access? I need to use my laptop while in Thailand
A You need to have an in-room direct
modem connection & an ISP temporary "ticket" .. temporary
internet
Q Postal Service - Is the Thai Postal System okay?
A In general, yes. Express mail Service is excellent .. postal service in Thailand
Q Postal - Is any form of ID needed to send letters or packages from the Thai Post Office?
A No Id is required .. Thai postal service
Q Newspapers - Are there English language newspapers in Thailand?
A Yes, the Bangkok Post and The Nation .. newspapers in Thailand
Q Fax - Copy - I’ll be traveling around Thailand on business. Is it easy to find fax and photocopying service?
A Yes, both are very common .. fax & copy service
Q Friends - I met a nice person in Thailand and would like to take my friend to visit my home country. Is that possible?
A For most western countries, it is extremely difficult, time consuming, frustrating and often results in failure .. visa for Thai friend
Q Haircut - What is a Thai haircut like?
A A bit different than a western haircut .. a Thai haircut
Q Thai Beer - What is Thai beer like?
A It is a fairly standard lager,
but there is a difference in alcohol content and, to some degree,
taste .. Thai beer
Q Credit Card - Can I use my credit card in Thailand?
A Yes, in many places, but be careful
with it .. credit cards
in Thailand
Q Driving - Do you recommend getting an international driving license?
A Yes .. driving in Thailand
Q Police - What are Thai police like?
A Not bad, really, and it depends a lot on you .. Thai Police
Q Trouble - Will my embassy help me if I get in trouble?
A In the case of an emergency they will help you a little bit, but maybe not as much as you expect .. embassies
Q Working - Can I work in Thailand?
A Only if you have a work permit .. working in Thailand
Q Trink - I have heard people mention Trink. Who or what is that?
A Bernard Trink was a long time
"entertainment" columnist for the Bangkok Post .. Trink
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