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10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THAILAND,BEFORE YOU GO.
Welcome to Travel Thailand channel. We know you love to travel in Thailand. So today in this video we are talking about 10 important things you should know before traveling to Thailand. So, watch the video till the end.
Thailand is a country of many contradictions. It has the richest royal family in the world and some of its poorest citizens. It has remote rural mountain villages where communities live by subsistence farming, thriving cities, and blissful island beaches. It has so much to offer to travelers, but it can be overwhelming, and you’ll find that the stereotypes about Thailand are hopelessly one dimensional and flawed.
To help you enjoy your time here to the maximum, here are some handy tips, practical and cultural.
1) TOILETS.
Be prepared to get to grips with the joys of a squat toilet. Believe it or not, squatties are actually much healthier than the sit down versions usually used in the west, and many advocates claim squatting is more hygienic too.
More importantly, know that your hostel/restaurant/airport is not joking when they ask you not to flush toilet paper. The sewage pipes in Thailand are much narrower than those in many countries, and flushing anything solid will cause blockages. If you disregard this rule and your wad of toilet tissue happens to break the plumbing, it’s terrible karma.
2) SHOES AND FEET
Please don’t bring your expensive new leather heels with you - they’ll likely stay in your suitcase, or come home much worse for wear!
Generally you’ll want to wear footwear that you can slip on and off easily. If you are visiting homes or temples you will be asked to remove your shoes, and it’s a real pain to have to bother with laces or buckles numerous times a day.
3) FOOD AND DRINK
Wonderfully, Thai street food is plentiful, cheap and safe. It isn’t the healthiest cuisine in the world, as most meals are fried with lashings of oil and liberal additions of sugar and salt, but it’s delicious.
4) MANNERS
Westerners are incredibly direct, we tend towards informality, and we don’t have very hierarchical societies. All of those things can make Thai ideas about respect and manners seem confusing.
5) PACKING
This is a quick one - we know most travellers already have a good idea what they need on holiday. You can buy nearly everything you could need here in Thailand more cheaply than at home. The things that are more difficult to find cheaply here are sunscreen, tampons, plus-size clothing, good sportswear, some medications, and books. Everything else you can get on the go.
6) TRANSPORT
Thailand has a frighteningly high rate of road deaths so it’s vital to have your wits about you on the road. Think twice before renting your own transportation - whether it’s a motorbike or car, Thai police expect you to have an international driving license and you’ll have to cough up a fine should you get caught without one.
7) TREKS AND TOURS
It’s tricky to trek solo in Thailand - there aren’t many marked trails especially in more remote areas. Instead, invest in a guide who will be able to teach you about Thai culture and the environment around you as well as helping you find your way. In a country that does have deadly wildlife, it’s useful to have someone around who knows what to avoid, too.
8) ALL ABOUT MONEY
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not funny or polite to haggle a vendor down to a tenth of their original asking price. Honestly, do you really need to? Ask politely for a discount and with one or two negotiations you may be able to get about 30-40% off. You’re more likely to get a deal if you buy multiple items. Smile throughout the exchange.
9) RELIGION AND POLITICS
In all your dealings with the worlds of religion and politics here, tread with caution and respect. Buddhism is the official religion of Thailand. Respect the Buddha image - don’t try to purchase Buddha statues to bring home or get tattoos of the Buddha. We once heard a story about a young traveller who had a tattoo of the Buddha on his ankle, and had to spend his whole holiday in his socks - even on the beach!
While other faiths are tolerated and some young Thais are quietly atheist, anti-religious sentiment is not appreciated. Take this opportunity to learn about Buddhist values and lessons.
10) GENERAL BEHAVIOUR
This may sound obvious, but you shouldn’t do anything here that you wouldn’t do at home. Thailand has a conservative culture, probably more so than your own. Misdemeanours could end you up with a big fine - or worse, in jail. But if you play by the rules, Thailand is an incredibly welcoming and safe destination - one which many travellers find themselves drawn back to time and time again. Enjoy it!
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