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Thailand FAQ
Please find below some of the more frequently asked questions (FAQ) people have about travelling to Thailand. We've tried to answer all the most frequently asked questions, but if you have another query about Thailand, please try our Travelfish messageboard.Accommodation
Is it possible to rent rooms or dormitories for long periods of time?Rooms: is a fan room ok, or should I budget for air-con?
Should I take my own padlock for the door of my room while travelling in Thailand?
What should I do if a bag is stolen from my room or dormitory while travelling in Thailand?
What standard of acommodation can I expect for US$5?
Why are there so few dormitories in Thailand?
Bargaining
Should I bargain for everything I want to buy in Thailand?What is the best way to bargain in Thailand?
What shouldn't I do when bargaining in Thailand?
Cost of travelling
How much should I budget per day for a holiday in Thailand?What is the bare minimum I could survive on in Thailand?
What is the best way to spend less money in Thailand?
Food glorious food
Can I drink the tap water in Thailand?How can I avoid MSG in Thailand?
How do I avoid peanuts in Thailand?
I have a food allergy - will I cope?
Is there good vegetarian food in Thailand?
Is western food available in Thailand?
Getting around
Are the ferries in Thailand safe?Are the trains in Thailand safe?
Do they trains run on time?
Is it easy to hitch-hike in Thailand?
Is it easy to rent a car or motorcycle in Thailand?
Should I get a tourist minibus in Thailand?
What is Bangkok's bus system like?
Which is the better way to travel around Thailand - train or bus?
Getting there and away
How late do the airport buses run?What is the best way to get into town from Bangkok airport late at night?
Help Police!
Can I trust the Thai police?Will I be robbed?
Money madness
Are credit cards accepted in Thailand?Are there ATMs in Thailand?
How can I have money sent to me in Thailand?
How can I send money out of Thailand?
Should I bring travellers cheques, credit/debit cards or cash to Thailand?
Should I tip in Thailand?
Packing purgatory
What should I pack for a holiday in Thailand?What shouldn't I pack for a holiday in Thailand?
Resources
Scams and warnings
Is it a good idea to buy drugs off a tuk tuk driver?Should I buy gems I've been offered by a really convincing person I've met/been introduced to?
Security
Can I use drugs in Thailand?Is Thailand a safe place to travel alone to?
Is Thailand safe?
Why are there so few hostels in Thailand?
Stay healthy
Are leeches a problem in Thailand?Are legal druugs cheap in Thailand?
Do I need a prescription in Thailand?
Do I need malarial medication in Thailand?
HIV/AIDS in Thailand
Is cholera a problem?
Is heatstroke a problem?
Is medical care cheap in Thailand?
Is medical care in Thailand good?
Is rabies a problem in Cambodia?
What about dengue haemorrhagic fever in Thailand?
What about schistosomiasis in Thailand?
What general food and water precautions should be followed in Thailand?
What general health advice is there for Thailand?
What should be in a traveller's medical kit for travel in Thailand?
Will I get diarrhoea in Thailand?
Technology
Are there many internet cafes in Thailand?Can I travel with a laptop in Thailand?
Is there ADSL internet access on Ko Pha Ngan?
What is mobile phone coverage like in Thailand?
What is the voltage in Thailand?
Things to learn
Where can I learn how to cook authentic Thai food?Where can I learn Thai massage?
Where can I learn Thai?
Vexed by visas?
What are Thailand's visa requirements?Weather
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