What should I know before my trip to Thailand?

Nov 30, 2022
2 years ago
Greg *********
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Just arrived in Thailand! I need ideas where to go, what to do, where to stay, what food to eat/not eat, how to get around, what I should wear, what to do if it rains, what language is even spoken here, and at what time my return flight leaves. TIA

👆These are the kind of posts that make me wonder what, if ANY, pre-planning or preparation has been done prior to visiting. But to each his own I guess... 🤷🏻‍♂️
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This post discusses the challenges faced by first-time visitors to Thailand, including questions about destinations, accommodations, transportation, food, weather, language, and more. Several comments highlight the perceived lack of pre-trip research and suggest that basic questions should have been addressed before travel. Additionally, some commenters provide humorous responses, while others emphasize the importance of understanding cultural norms and doing prior research.
Bill *********
Figure it out your self Greg..
Greg *********
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@Bill ********
#triggered 🤣🤣
Kisma ******
He's 50 and just left his mums basement.
Greg *********
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LOL! "Newbies" says the guy who's NEVER posted in this group before! 🤣 Profile reported to FB. 555
Kisma ******
@Greg ********
My oh my! What a horrible little man???? you are! Been living in Thailand for long? Chill-out, bro.
Kisma ******
I will not pander to newbies attention seeking naivety. Also, my "fake profile" prevents psychotics engaging in on-line vendettas.
Greg *********
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@Kisma *****
Zero recognition of sarcasm, fake profile? 🤣 Not too bright, are ya?
Kat ******
Do you need a babysitter ?
Greg *********
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@Kat *****
I did 20 years ago, but my kids are all grown up now, thanks. 😁
John *******
Another one been released early from the asylum without their medication
Hans ******************
@John ******
Says the guy from convict island 🤣🤣
Clare *******
I thought you were serious for a minute there!

Yeah, people need to research before going 🤣🤣🤣
Sonia *******
How can go travelling or book a holiday and not do a little research about the place your going to.... I hope this is a joke post. Please expect insults for your lack of common sense
J *************************
@Sonia ******
did you ever read the post!?
Terry ********
Just arrived in Thailand!...what time my return flight leaves? Troll methinks!
Oor ********
Perhaps grow up first and be a responsible adult and do your research or ask your parents if you are incapable.
Frank **********
I don't think it is asking too much of people to at least go to the Thai Embassy website in their country at least to see what type of visa they need and the documents required. If they have any questions or doubts then they should ask in a group but one thing I do notice is you will get several different answers.
Nyab **********
Hey Greg, I've been in Thailand for a week now. But I also didn't have plans as I just wanted to explore Thailand for the first time. I have my family with and we decided to go with a guide to drive us around. Our guide is tri-lingual so he helped with booking resorts as we go. If you get bored of things to do, feel free to follow my post for ideas. We spent two days in Phuket, not our thing but we did do the island hoping. That was fun. Chiang Rai is our next stop. There are nights we booked through hotels.com.
Lyndon ************
Arrived where in Thailand, it's a big country....

Relaxed - Chiang Mai or Kanchanabiri

Islands Koh Lanta
Jean-francois *******
Just go and see by yourself !!!
Sri **********
Go
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Steve **********
What are you doing in Thailand, asking what language they speak.
John ********
You forgot to ask what time does everyone take a dump?your slipping…..
Sri ***
Soi 11- good pubs, walk at night

Mbk mall

Siam square mall

Weekend market

Rooftop bars for view
Nigel ********
When I read some of the inane questions, I wonder how these people travelled before we had all this social media.
Ruth *******
@Nigel *******
and I wonder where people went to complain about other people after high school
Nigel ********
Tell me
Sheen ************
How about which is my left foot and which is my right.
David ***********
If you are going to travel to a country then you should do your research before coming over, check out reviews on hotels and locations,
Ruth *******
@David **********
why? Some people are simply adventurous. Some folks are traveling the world and are willing to roll with the punches. Perhaps they don’t have a lot of time to research when going from one place to the next. No one is asking some of the above questions, but some questions that someone who takes one trip a year and researches for months might think are stupid are not for someone who visits numerous countries in a year.
David ***********
, Dumb and Dumber
Nicxy *******
Babe,make your way to the islands in the south 👌🏼🥰🌿💌

Phuket

Koh phangan

Koh tao

Koh Samui
Nate ******
Is this not an advice channel? I’ve been going to Thailand for 25 years and I’ve found being helpful to new people coming over and showing them the joy and wonderful things about Thailand is very rewarding much more so than being an ass . 😉

And by these responses, if it’s that big of a problem might consider changing the name of this group .🤔😆
Jan *******
Actually the difference between „making holidays“ and „traveling“ is : having plans or not.

Everyone decides for him/herself - i think 5 Star All inclusive Hotels with daily tourist entertainment programm are boring - just go out - 2 kilometer straight ahead - left right left right until you are lost. Then you have a chance for a new experience.
No *******
geeezzz ygoingto a foreign country and don't know what to do, dress up and the language?? THese kind of people usuall y end up a ditch somewhere
Benjamin ********
They speak Zulu exclusively
Nick ************
It's just as annoying when those that post a reply have not read or understood the question or even just admit to not knowing after posting a few wild guesses.
Mart ******
You never asked for "best and cheapest"?
James *******
ffs i cant believe u asked "what language is even spoken here"

bro they speak arabic and chinese here
Tim *******
I agree. When I see these types, I suspect they are troll baiting. I just won't add to the conversation. But some questions are better answered from the experience of people living here than Google is. In any event I don't talk down, I'd just rather not waste my time with a reply.
Nigel ********
@Tim ******
, same same. And when one offers a valid opinion or advice, it often incites a backlash. So like you, I generally don't bother now.
Brandon ************
@Tim ******
I think there used to be a lot of good websites and blogs etc out there. But I swear no one puts dates on anything and since covid 80% of the stuff previously published is outdated.
Tim *******
@Brandon ***********
That is another valid point. When I first came I relied on Lonely Planet books and websites.
Gordon ************
You should have brought your mother with you 😭😭😭
Andy ******
Quite right some people don't have a clue ,get some research done before you go !!
Glyn **********
People often write a paragraph to ask a simple question on FB, a sentence in a Google search would have given them an immediate answer.
Kerry ***********
Until I read the end I was thinking this dudes off his face 🤣
Nick *****************
Read it all now!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wayne *********
Thailand really and where in Thailand did you arrive as you don't advise in your post
Филипп **********
Don't go out of airport, go directly to airlines counter buy first available fight home. P. S. Do not eat anything do not talk to anyone while u waiting for your flight back.
Mike *****
The worst I've heard,is it legal to smoke in Thailand..5555
Bob *******
@Mike ****
weed? Yes vape? No
Durrant ********
@Mike ****
depends on where you want to smoke so yes it can be illegal
Mike *******
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Greg *********
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I also do hereby apologize for being one of the "how can I open a bank account here?" offenders in 2021. No, I didn't use the group search tool before asking because I figured it was such an original question. 😅 I now see the error of my ways.
John ********
@Greg ********
you are well aware of the answers to your stupid questions if your going to bring the drone please bring your licence for your drone to Thailand 🤣
Greg *********
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@John *******
I have an International Drivers LICENCE so I should be fine 🙃
John ********
@Greg ********
so sorry but it's not any good for Thailand 🤣
Anneleze *************
Love this!
Juanita *******
What language? 😂
Greg *********
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@Juanita ******
Taiwanese, right??
Alistair **********
I don't mind people asking basic questions, as long as they're actually comprehensible and they put in at least 5 mins of research before asking.
Mark *********
@Alistair *********
Why waste your time responding?
Andy **********
I thought it, but you said it. 🙀
Kevin *********
Just getting ready to go to Thailand

Is it hot there?

Is there anything to see?
フリーダム *********
Google and YouTube
Greg *********
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@An *****
Never heard of either! 😎
Bob *******
😂
Robert ********
Spot on!
Rei ***********
Just stay at the airport til your departure. Don't eat anything. enjoy your stay!
Greg *********
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@Rei **********
Is it okay if I fly my drone around the terminal? (I'm a blogger) And what is the #1 best airport restaurant? 😉
Trudy *********
@Greg ********
hahaha never 👎 you need to have a Thai Drone Pilot licence. Defo not near an airport. Re reading I get the joke now 🤣 was gonna say lol
Rei ***********
@Greg ********
you can of course. Will they allow you? Let's find out
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