Travel tips

Practical essentials for travelling in Thailand, checked against official sources where possible.

Thailand travel essentials: what to sort out before your first trip

The Digital Arrival Card, baht and ATM fees, tourist SIMs, apps, etiquette, seasons, emergency numbers, plugs and tipping: the basics for a first Thailand trip.

Updated 29 October 2026

Getting around Bangkok: BTS, MRT, boats, taxis and apps

How Bangkok's BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link, Red Lines, buses, river and canal boats, taxis, Grab, tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis work: fares, hours and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026