Tipping
There isn’t a tipping culture, baht it is always appreciated!
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Welcome to Thailand!
The Thais will make you feel right at home in the Land of Smiles. There’s no end to the number of reasons why travellers flock to Thailand. The unique culture, beautiful beaches, funky markets and adventurous landscape is a playground waiting to be explored. And let us not forget what’s really important – the authentic Thai food.
ATM access
3.5/5 stars – You’ll find ATMs on every corner in busy cities, but might not be as lucky on the islands or rural areas. The fees are fairly steep, so perhaps withdraw enough for a few days
Phone and Internet access
You’ll find free Wi-Fi almost everywhere.
Daily cost
We’ll have 10 Pad Thais, thank you very much.
Coffee: NZ$1.35 (regular cappuccino)
Water: NZ$0.45 (330mL bottle)
Beer: NZ$5.30 (pint in a bar)
Food: NZ$2.10 (pad thai)
Taxi: NZ$23 (Phuket Airport – city)
Big Mac: NZ$7.65 (pricey but familiar)
Daily budget
Budget: Around NZ$90/day (2x cheap meals, supermarket snacks, a tuk-tuk ride and a Thai massage)
Moderate: Around NZ$165/day (3x restaurant meals, supermarket snacks, a tuk-tuk ride and entry to elephant sanctuary)
Luxury: Around NZ$220/day (3x restaurant meals, supermarket snacks and a floating markets tour)
Safety rating
3.5/5 stars - Be on alert and keep your valuables discreetly out of view when out trekking the streets. And maybe don’t attend political demonstrations or rallies while you’re there.
Travel Money Trivia
Money in any shell or form
Shells, clay coins and pot duang were used as legal tender before notes and coins.
Store it carefully
For this same reason, it’s offensive to store notes in your back pocket.
Employees of the year
At just 0.62% Thailand has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The royal family are depicted on banknotes so it’s considered rude to throw or stamp on cash.
Litterbug
Littering is a big no-no in Thailand and carries fines up to THB 2,000.
Let's talk money
A holiday in Thailand can be jam-packed with fun activities without blowing your budget. The ATM fees in Thailand can get pretty high, so stock up on plenty of cash before you go. And be mindful to only withdraw decent amounts of baht, so you make the most of your travel money.
- Use cash for street food and markets
- Store your cash in separate places
- Friendly haggling is fine at markets
- “Too good to be true” deals often are
- Massages are cheaper than you’d expect
- Have clothing tailored for almost nothing
- The biggest expenses are the activities (tours, water sports etc.)
Must do
Khao Yai National Park
Trek, hike or bike trails with amazing wildlife such as elephants, deer and bears.
Bamboo rafting
Take a relaxing float down a river in Thailand on a bamboo raft. Calm, tranquil, and 100% awesome.
Grand Palace
You can’t go to Bangkok and not see their most famous (and spectacular) landmark.
Wat Phra That
Doi Suthep On top of a mountain sits one of their most sacred, ornate temples, with a rich history behind it.
Floating market
You certainly won’t see one of these back at home. Don’t miss your chance to pick up some groceries a la boat.
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