👗 Dress
In some places in Thailand, such as temples, major museums, and similar places, you should dress properly. Clothes covering your shoulders and reach to at least your knees are recommended in these places. A sarong or scarf can be a good option for covering your shoulders. Besides, these moral attitudes exist in rural places as well. Also, don’t forget that beachwear is only for beaches.
💰 Cash
Except for the restaurants, luxury malls, and high-class hotels, you need to have cash with yourself as Thailand is a very cash-based society. Other places in Thailand expect customers to have cash. ATMs are widely available in the country except in remote and tiny towns. Also, having smaller notes depending on your needs is recommended as many smaller stores, and taxi drivers don’t have much change.
🥾 Footwear
In Thailand, there are many places in which you should take off your shoes, like some temples, shops, museums, establishments, etc. Therefore, try to wear convenient shoes to slip on and off. Also, for hiking, the best offer can be sturdy boots or trainers. Flip flops are not recommended as you may go hiking in jungles, mountains, etc.
☀️ Sunscreen
The tropical climate of Thailand can make you using sunscreen. Using sunscreen becomes more crucial if you choose March until June to travel as this time is considered a hot season in Thailand.
🈯 Language
Although You can find English-speaking locals widely in Thailand’s tourist cities, especially Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui, etc., you will have some language barriers on your trip; therefore, it’s better to whether learn basic Thai or have translation tools with yourself.
💧 Tap Water
Don’t drink tap water in Thailand and try to drink bottled water or boiled water. However, you don’t need to worry about the ice as there are many ice factories in Thailand, and they use purified water.
🏊♀️Swimming
For the same reason for not drinking tap water, you should try swimming in famous and popular swimming destinations in Thailand, as you may suffer from bacterial infections such as Leptospirosis.
🍽️ Food
Street foods, and generally, Thai cuisine is very famous among travelers. However, it’s recommended to stick to fresh food and if the vendor didn’t offer you the fresh food, go to another vendor. Crowded stalls are good choices for you as the locals have definitely tested the freshness and the quality of food they offer.
🦟 Mosquito Bite
Mosquito bites in Thailand are dangerous. Also, other insects such as ticks and even some flies can spread the diseases. Thailand suffers from many cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever, which has no specific treatment. Therefore, bringing repellent is crucial. Also, it’s recommended to have long-sleeved shirts if possible.
🛏️ Safe Sex
Prostitution and sex tourism have been common in Thailand since the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767). It used to be legal and taxed, but it became illegal in 1960; however, the government instituted a system of controlling sex to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. The 1960 rule was replaced by the Revention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, B.E. 2539 in 1996. In this rule, prostitution is illegal, like in the past; however, whorehouses, pimping, and causing a public nuisance are illegal.