Safety Rules
- Keep valuables in the hotel safe and only carry the cash you need
- When traveling at night, travel with a companion rather than alone
- Use verified businesses and check reviews and ratings
- Avoid excessive drinking and do not leave drinks unattended
Beware of price gouging
- Ask taxis to use meters
- Compare prices at massage shops near tourist attractions as they may be higher
- Do not easily follow street touts
- Actively negotiate prices in the market
Health care
- Drink only bottled water, and check the sanitary conditions of street food
- Be sure to prepare sunscreen and insect repellent
- Please bring light outerwear as there is a large difference between the air conditioner and the outdoor temperature
- We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance
Cultural Etiquette
- Disrespect toward the Thai royal family is punishable by law
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes when visiting temples
- It is rude to touch your head
- Do not point your foot at people or objects