Americans looking to use up their vacation time often look to Thailand for an exotic trip. The cultural differences and barriers to traveling there can be scary at first, but don't let that stop you - it only takes a bit of learning to be fully prepared for the trip.
Americans traveling East for the first time will first and foremost require a passport. This process generally takes a month or two, and many countries (such a Thailand) will require that your passport has been valid for 3-6 months. As a result, you can't decide to go to Thailand and get there quickly unless you already have had a passport.
So how about your electronics? Luckily, Thailand power outlets are compatibly with cables Americans are accustomed to using. Your phone and laptop will work just fine, as will most digital devices. Other "dumb" devices, such as a hair dryer, will not work since they do not have internal power converters. Typically you'll just want to bring your phone and laptop and leave the rest behind.
Americans aren't required to have vaccines to enter Thailand, at time of writing, but you should still consult a doctor before leaving. Some vaccines are highly recommended. Your trip will be cut short if you contract something serious like malaria! Americans also may have issues digesting the local water, and a vaccine will help avoid being sick for days as a result of drinking it.
Packing is more easy than you might think! Fit everything you can into a single suitcase and no more. You definitely do not need any more than a week worth of clothes, so don't go crazy here. It's common to see travelers lug around too much and regret it. Washing laundry is easy with plenty of local services that will do it for you.
Some culture differences exist, but for the most part there shouldn't be any culture shock for an American. The tourist areas are rife with those trying to take advantage of the strong American dollar. It's very common to run into many scams to get foreigners to pay more for boat rides, tuk-tuk rides, or food. The good news is you won't get scammed by much and will eventually learn the real price of things.
English is not spoken fluently in most places, even those that are tourist-packed. Basic English is spoken in most tourist areas, not so much in rural areas. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app on your phone or to use guide services for rural areas.
Thailand is such a great place to be. Plan for 2-4 weeks of travel time. Two weeks is plenty of time to see everything so long as you schedule what you want to do. A month is just the right amount of time to travel around the country and experience more. Have fun and be safe!
Americans traveling East for the first time will first and foremost require a passport. This process generally takes a month or two, and many countries (such a Thailand) will require that your passport has been valid for 3-6 months. As a result, you can't decide to go to Thailand and get there quickly unless you already have had a passport.
So how about your electronics? Luckily, Thailand power outlets are compatibly with cables Americans are accustomed to using. Your phone and laptop will work just fine, as will most digital devices. Other "dumb" devices, such as a hair dryer, will not work since they do not have internal power converters. Typically you'll just want to bring your phone and laptop and leave the rest behind.
Americans aren't required to have vaccines to enter Thailand, at time of writing, but you should still consult a doctor before leaving. Some vaccines are highly recommended. Your trip will be cut short if you contract something serious like malaria! Americans also may have issues digesting the local water, and a vaccine will help avoid being sick for days as a result of drinking it.
Packing is more easy than you might think! Fit everything you can into a single suitcase and no more. You definitely do not need any more than a week worth of clothes, so don't go crazy here. It's common to see travelers lug around too much and regret it. Washing laundry is easy with plenty of local services that will do it for you.
Some culture differences exist, but for the most part there shouldn't be any culture shock for an American. The tourist areas are rife with those trying to take advantage of the strong American dollar. It's very common to run into many scams to get foreigners to pay more for boat rides, tuk-tuk rides, or food. The good news is you won't get scammed by much and will eventually learn the real price of things.
English is not spoken fluently in most places, even those that are tourist-packed. Basic English is spoken in most tourist areas, not so much in rural areas. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app on your phone or to use guide services for rural areas.
Thailand is such a great place to be. Plan for 2-4 weeks of travel time. Two weeks is plenty of time to see everything so long as you schedule what you want to do. A month is just the right amount of time to travel around the country and experience more. Have fun and be safe!
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You can get a remote job if you'd like to extend your stay in Thailand. In finding a remote company you can work during the day or night, and explore Thailand during your off hours.
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