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Do You Need to Remove Your Shoes in Thailand?
You should normally remove your shoes before entering a Thai home and before entering designated indoor areas of temples and other religious…
Travel questions
Questions and answers to help plan your trip to Thailand, with insights from Portail Asie and fellow travelers.
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Should You Install Your Thailand eSIM Before You Fly?
It is usually easier to install your eSIM before departure while you still have reliable Wi-Fi. You can download the eSIM profile and make sure…
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Is Grab Safer Than Renting a Scooter in Thailand?
For most travelers, using Grab or another car-based ride service is generally the lower-risk option compared with riding a scooter yourself…
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Thailand?
For drinking, travelers should generally use sealed bottled water or properly filtered drinking water rather than drinking directly from the tap…
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Should You Choose Thai Baht or Your Home Currency at an ATM?
In most cases, choose Thai baht (THB) and refuse the ATM's offer to convert the withdrawal into your home currency. If you choose euros, dollars…
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Is Chiang Mai Safe for Tourists?
Chiang Mai is generally straightforward for tourists to visit, and everyday crime is not usually the main concern for travelers. Normal…
Itineraries & destinations
Patong or Kata: Which Is Better for a First Stay in Phuket?
Patong and Kata offer very different experiences, so the best choice depends mostly on the atmosphere you want. Patong is the better option if…
Weather & seasons
Why Does the Weather Forecast Show Rain Every Day in Thailand?
Seeing rain in the forecast every day does not necessarily mean continuous rain from morning to night. In Thailand's tropical climate, a hot and…
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Can You Explore Bangkok on Foot?
You can explore many parts of Bangkok on foot, but trying to visit the entire city only by walking is not realistic. Bangkok is very large and…
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How Do You Ask for Non-Spicy Food in Thailand?
Yes. The simplest expression is mai phet, which means “not spicy”. In restaurants used to foreign visitors, this is normally easy to understand…