Thailand travel guides · written by someone who's been
Plan a smoother trip to Thailand.
Practical, no-fluff guides on airports, SIM cards, currency, hotels, and transport, plus a day-by-day trip planner that checks the season for every stop.
Travel checklist
What to sort before you land.
Each guide covers what to do, what to skip, and what most visitors get wrong.
Start here · Money
How Much Does a Trip to Thailand Cost? Daily Budgets for 2026
1,000 to 1,500 baht a day backpacking, 2,500 to 3,500 mid-range, 6,000+ for comfort, before flights and transfers. And whether $3,000 covers 3 weeks.
Planning
The Tricks That Still Work on Tourists in Thailand (2026)
The free arrival card that costs $10, the taxi with no meter, the jet ski scratch, the 20 baht tuk-tuk tour. How each one actually happens, and the three habits that stop nearly all of them.
Food
Thai street snacks: what you're walking past and how to order it
The stall food most visitors ignore because they don't know what it is. What each thing is, what it costs, and the few words that get you a bag of it.
Arrival
Thailand Airports: BKK vs DMK and Getting Into the City (2026)
AirAsia now flies from both Bangkok airports, so read the code on your ticket. Getting into the city from BKK and DMK, and what changed for arrivals in 2026.
Money
Currency Exchange and ATMs in Thailand: Best Rates in 2026
The foreign ATM fee is now 250 to 350 baht at the big banks, so withdraw big and rarely. Never let the machine convert for you, exchange in the city rather than the airport, and expect 7-Eleven to take cards only from 200 baht.
Accommodation
Where to stay in Thailand: hotels, guesthouses & booking
A practical guide to finding accommodation in Thailand across every budget, plus an honest comparison of Agoda, Booking.com, and Airbnb.
Apps
Must-have apps for traveling in Thailand
The apps that make life in Thailand noticeably easier, from getting around and ordering food to translating menus and booking activities.
Connectivity
SIM Cards in Thailand: Airport, 7-Eleven or eSIM? (2026 Guide)
The cheapest SIM in Thailand is a 7-Eleven physical SIM topped up on the provider's app. The most convenient is an eSIM. The airport is the worst of both worlds, and here's why.
Transport
Getting around Thailand: train, flight, bus or minivan for each leg
How I pick between the night train, a flight, a bus and a minivan for every leg of a Thailand trip, plus the Bangkok transit basics and how the island ferries work.
Planning
First trip to Thailand: what to sort before you land
A no-fuss pre-departure list for first-time visitors: the things that actually matter versus the things you can figure out on arrival.
Transport
Grab in Thailand: How It Works and What It Costs
Yes, Grab works across Thailand, but Phuket and Samui run far higher. Real Bangkok fares, the airport pickup bay, and when Bolt or InDrive is cheaper.
Planning
Best time to visit Thailand: a month-by-month guide
When you visit Thailand matters more than where you go. Here's what each month actually looks like across the country, not just the sanitised version.
Food
Vegetarian food in Thailand: phrases that actually work
A few simple phrases and practical tips for finding great meat-free meals at markets, temples, and restaurants.
Interactive climate map
Choose a month, then tap a region of Thailand.
Pick any month to see temperature and rainfall across five regions, so you can choose the best time to visit your destination.
Driest
North
10mm
Wettest
Gulf
125mm
Coolest
North
22°C
Map data: apisit/thailand.json simplified/thailandWithName.json
Latest from the blog
Fresh notes from the road.
Shorter, more opinionated pieces between the longer guides.
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28 September 2026
Koh Kret: A Car-Free Island Upriver From Bangkok, Done in Half a Day
Koh Kret is a car-free Mon island in the Chao Phraya that you reach with a Grab and a 3 baht ferry, and cycle round in half a day.