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Thailand

ประเทศไทย

ThaiTHB6 apps

Thailand is one of the easiest Asian countries to travel in. Grab handles rides and food, Google Maps works, and most tourist areas accept English.

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Power & Plug

TypeA / B / C / O
Voltage220V
Freq50Hz

Outlets often accept both US and EU plugs.

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Basic phrases

Thai

  • Hello
    สวัสดี
    Sa-wat-dee
  • Thank you
    ขอบคุณ
    Khob-khun
  • Sorry
    ขอโทษ
    Kho-thot
  • Yes
    ใช่
    Chai
  • No
    ไม่
    Mai

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Tipping

10% in restaurants is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up taxi fares.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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G

Grab

Southeast Asia super-app: rides, food, payments, banking.

Rides + food + payments. Use it instead of street taxis.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Works everywhere.
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💬Translation

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G

Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Camera mode for Thai menus.
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📱Messaging

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L

LINE

Japan and Taiwan's dominant messaging app. Locals strongly prefer it over WhatsApp.

Locals use it for messaging more than WhatsApp.
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🍱Food Delivery

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F

Foodpanda

Dominant food delivery in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh.

Foodpanda is huge in Bangkok and other major cities.
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✈️Travel Planning

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K

Klook

Activities, attractions, and SIM cards across Asia. Better than GetYourGuide in Asia.

Best for islands, ferries, and tour bookings.
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Phrases

All Thai phrases

Hello
สวัสดี
Sa-wat-dee
Thank you
ขอบคุณ
Khob-khun
Sorry
ขอโทษ
Kho-thot
Yes
ใช่
Chai
No
ไม่
Mai
Please
กรุณา
Ka-ru-na
How much?
เท่าไหร่
Tao-rai
Where is the bathroom?
ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน
Hong-nam yu-ti-nai
The check, please
เช็คบิล
Chek-bin
Do you speak English?
พูดอังกฤษได้ไหม
Phut Ang-grit dai mai
Delicious
อร่อย
A-roi
Cheers
ชนแก้ว
Chon-kaew
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Wai (slight bow with hands together) to greet, especially with elders.
  • Cover shoulders and knees when visiting temples.
  • Don't touch anyone's head, including children.

✕Don't

  • Disrespecting the king or royal family (literally illegal).
  • Stepping over food or people while seated.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • "The Grand Palace is closed" — it's not, this is a tuk-tuk scam to take you to gem shops.
  • Jet ski rental damage scams in Phuket.
  • Tuk-tuks offering "100 baht city tour" — they take you shopping.
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