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  • Yes! It has beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, and rich culture with amazing temples. The food is delicious, and the locals are friendly. There's something for everyone!

  • Google Translate, Google Maps, Grab are a must.

    HappyCow and LINE can be helpful.

  • Apply for the eVisa here. You can also get a visa upon arrival, depending on your country of origin.

  • Type A, B & C

  • Yes. Sometimes, you might get lucky, and they won’t check upon arrival. Buy onward ticket here.

  • Thai

  • Yes. Thailand is safe to visit, even as a female solo traveler. We recommend you to still be cautious.

  • Yes. Most people speak English in touristic cities and islands. You might need to use Google Translate to communicate.

  • No. We recommend you to buy big water gallons and refill your reusable bottles to avoid buying many single plastic water bottles. You can also find water machines in which for a few Baht you can refill your water gallon.

  • You can buy a sim-card upon arrival. There are sim-cards for tourists and locals. The tourist sim-cards are more expensive, if you can buy a “local” that is the best option. If not, then an eSIM is cheaper. You can buy a cheap eSim here.

  • Buddhist (93%), Muslim (5%) , and Christian (1%).