What accessories are useful in Thailand?

What is the must buy thing in Thailand?

What not to forget when traveling to Thailand?

Is 100 pounds a lot in Thailand?

Money can often buy you a lot more in Thailand than in the Western world. A budget of 100 pounds could provide you with meals, accommodation and activities for a few days or more in Thailand if you budget wisely.

What to wear in Thailand as a tourist?

Thailand is sweltering but with the right material you can stay cool and comfy. Think breathable fabrics like linen, thin cotton blends, sweat-wicking activewear, bamboo material blend, etc. Personally, I love the sustainable brand, Boody, which creates comfortable, breathable bamboo clothing.

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Do and don'ts in Thailand for tourists?

Never point the soles of your feet towards any Buddhist image or monk, and don't touch Buddha statues on the head. Give way to monks when walking on footpaths, and don't sit next to them on public transport. It is also taboo for a woman to touch a monk or their belongings.

Can a woman wear shorts in Thailand?

Shorts are pretty common in most bars catering to Westerners, and they're fine in many casual Thai nightspots too. For nightclubs in Bangkok and some other areas, men won't be allowed in without long pants. Women can pretty much wear the right pair of shorts anywhere but in temples.

What is considered overweight in Thailand?

Body mass index (BMI)=25–29.9 kg/m² for overweight; BMI≥30 kg/m² for obesity. In total, 19.0% were overweight (BMI 25–29.9 kg/m²), while 4.0%, 0.8%, and 0.1% met the criteria for class I (BMI 30.0–34.9 kg/m²), class II (BMI 35.0–39.9 kg/m²), and class III obesity (BMI≥40.0 kg/m²), respectively.

Is 100 baht a big tip?

For a full-day private tour, tipping your guide 300–500 baht per day is common if they've provided exceptional service. For group tours, 100 baht per person is sufficient. Tipping 100–300 baht per day is a fair amount for private drivers who take you around for extended periods. For shorter trips, 20–50 baht is enough.

What not to carry to Thailand?

What should I be careful of in Thailand?

carry your valuables and cash securely to guard against pickpocketing. beware of bag-snatchers, especially on motorbikes. take care when travelling in open transport like tuk-tuks. avoid sleeping on buses and trains – people have had items taken from bags while asleep.

Can I take teabags to Thailand?

Instant coffee, tea, dry sweeteners, dry herbal seasonings, and dried animal products: not exceeding 1 kilogram. Dietary supplements for consumption within 6 months: not exceeding 1 item per type (total of not more than 10 items).

What trinkets to buy in Thailand?

Thailand's most famous souvenir is Thai silk, especially the high-quality Jim Thompson silk. Other top contenders include elephant-print pants, Ya Dom inhaler sticks, and hand-carved wooden Buddha statues.

What is ya dom?

Together ya dom means medicine for smelling and is often referred to as a herbal inhaler in English. People inhale ya dom to help with vertigo, dizziness, motion sickness, blocked noses, to mask unpleasant odours or simply just to feel a little bit more refreshed.

What can you not bring back from Thailand?

It is illegal to take or send out of Thailand restricted and/or prohibited items e.g. illegal drugs, faked notes and coins, obscene items, pornography etc. Customs will seize any of restricted/prohibited items. If outbound passengers convict any of these offences, you will be subject to fine and imprisonment.

Can I wear black in Thailand?

One color you do need to avoid is black, as it signifies bad luck and is thought to attract bad spirits in Thai culture. This color is only socially acceptable when attending a funeral. Symbolism is important to the Thai people.

What shoes should I take to Thailand?

Thailand's pavements are often uneven and not the best for walking so bring at least one pair of shoes/trainers with decent support and grip. Footwear to pack: Comfortable walking shoes/trainers/tennis shoes. Flip-flops.

Should I wear jeans in Thailand?

Each part of Thailand is very different – from the bustling city of Bangkok to the blissful beaches of Phuket and rural mountain towns of Chiang Rai. As a general rule, it would be sensible to pack a pair of comfy slip-on shoes, pair of jeans, as well as linen clothing and raincoat.

What happens at 6pm in Thailand?

The monarchy is very important in Thailand and insulting the monarchy can lead to very high prison sentences. Twice a day Thailand comes to a halt. At 8am and at 6pm the national anthem is played and a tribute is paid to the Monarchy. This is also expected of tourists in Thailand.

What is not acceptable in Thailand?

In Thailand, you should not:

Touch Thai people on the head or near the head; Shout or raise your voice at a Thai person. Most likely, they will refuse to continue the conversation; Point your feet at a person or a statue of Buddha.

What is no to do in Thailand?

Do I need to declare tea bags at customs?

Travelers entering the United States must declare all agricultural products on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Declaration Form 6059B.

What to declare in Thailand?

Upon arriving in Thailand, any goods that exceed the allowable amounts of personal items, alcohol, and tobacco must be declared to the Customs Department. The customs process in Thailand is organized through two channels: the green channel and the red channel.