Thread: Travel Tip for Thailand

Originally Posted by natalie8

Good list, SEA.

Always let someone know where you will be, even if it's for a few minutes. Always let a couple of people know where you'll be, ex, on a tour, at an island, on a day excursion etc.

If you are planning on doing things outdoors, try to do them in the morning or near sunset, when it's not as hot.

If you start to feel ill or weak, take a good rest inside with A/C and drink lots of water at room temperature. The heat, jet lag and different food can get to some people.

If you are out shopping for T-shirts, souvernirs etc, barter for everything. If you don't get the price you want, move on to another stall.

I'll try to think of more.

All worth while nput N8. thanks. Standing by for others you may come up with.

Originally Posted by Orroz

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

and don’t be where you shouldn’t be.

Perhaps need to clarify this one.

A little vague I'll agree. Point noted. Thanks.

Originally Posted by somtamslap

^^^ ......... in which case drop the trousers (lose your inhibtions, your never gonna see the fuckers again) and let rip,,hopefully a close by banana tree will lend a hand with the final mop up..best of luck.

and this is when the sanitary waterless soap comes in handy ......

Originally Posted by Perota

When buying stuff, always check that what they put in the box is what you bought. Then pay.

Don't over estimate your ability to eat spicy food.

Always wear a hat and make a generous use of sunscreen, the sun in Thailand is much stronger than in most countries in the west.

Don't get (too) drunk with people you never met before.

Never go to the kind of place you wouldn't patronize in your home country.

Don't try to be smart or a hero. When you start feeling uncomfortable in a place, leave immediately.

Keep always a small amount of money in your wallet and the bulk of your cash, credit cards, ... somewhere else. If someone really insist to have your wallet, you can give it away without too much regrets.

All very good suggestions for remaining viglelent. Thanks Peorta... you can wathc my back anytime.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

but also enjoy yourself and dont be too paranoid about getting ripped off all the time.,

Right KW. Remain vigelent and keep ones wits about them and all should be ok.

[quote=SEA Traveler;1132956]

Originally Posted by blackgang

No BG, you didn't really miss anything. The point is, a Thai woman is often clue less about her own country and travel tip ....
.... any valuable valid input?

whoaaa...too big generalization there, bros
Just becz you don't know one, that doesn't mean we all are clueless!

I always carry those little packages of "anti-bacteria wipe" in my purse.
I know plenty of thais, who do also.

[quote=mooncake;1132977]

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

Originally Posted by blackgang

No BG, you didn't really miss anything. The point is, a Thai woman is often clue less about her own country and travel tip ....
.... any valuable valid input?

whoaaa...too big generalization there, bros
Just becz you don't know one, that doesn't mean we all are clueless!

I always carry those little packages of "anti-bacteria wipe" in my purse.
I know plenty of thais, who do also.

Pardon my generalization "mooncake". My bad for not being politically correct. I ammend my comment to "most" Thai women are clueless about thir own country and travel tips....

No problem, I knew what you meant offhand anyway

Just wanted to contribute something and pull your legs just abit

carry on

Originally Posted by mooncake

No problem, I knew what you meant offhand anyway

Just wanted to contribute something and pull your legs just abit

carry on

Consider my leg being pulled and being enlightened by a progressive and in touch Thai woman. Ciao!

I would add - ALWAYS smile and NEVER argue

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

Originally Posted by mooncake

No problem, I knew what you meant offhand anyway

Just wanted to contribute something and pull your legs just abit

carry on

Consider my leg being pulled and being enlightened by a progressive and in touch Thai woman. Ciao!

gladly welcome

err...being enlightened enough.....to give me your vote in the "design competition thread" for moi?

I'm campaigning at the moment...haha

enjoy the kingdom, have a smile on your head,& be polite , thats all you need to have a memerable & enjoying stay,overwise you have a problem.
regards bungalowbill.

Get the phone number and address of you embassy.
Travel insurance is recommended.

Originally Posted by bestvue

I would add - ALWAYS smile and NEVER argue

This point CANNOT be overstated.

you can say no firmly, but do not shout!

Don't bring to many prescription drugs either as you can usually buy the same here for 10% of cost in USA. just bring your prescription so you know what to get.

Originally Posted by davearn

Travel insurance is recommended.

I would say essential

Never tap anyone on the head or stick your feet into their face. If a local drops some coins and they begin rolling away don't try and help by using your foot otherwise you will get in a fight as you would have stamped on the Kings Head

Originally Posted by Pom

or stick your feet into their face.

Who would do this to anyone, anywhere?

Never tap anyone on the head or stick your feet into their face.

Sound advice for anywhere in the world.

Originally Posted by nidhogg

People comming into the country with unidentified/unidentifiable pills are well recommended to have a copy of the script. Saves those oh so difficult questions, as well as making it significantly easier to get a refill in caes of lost or used up pescription. __________________

Absolutely correct !

never trust a thai if money is concerned

^ Surely never trust strangers with money is what you should say.