Thailand is quickly becoming the most popular travel destination for American remote workers. Although a long flight, it's highly coveted for its difference in culture and cheap cost of living.
First you'll need a passport. If you don't already have one, know that you'll probably be waiting six months or more to conduct your trip. In addition to waiting to get the passport you'll need to hold the passport for a certain period of time before being allowed entry into Thailand. Get the passport as soon as you can and check the Thai embassy for official rules.
Bringing a laptop to Thailand is recommended. It lets you plan your trip more effectively than had you used a phone, and the local power outlets are compatible with most laptop chargers. If your laptop was made in the past few years you can almost be guaranteed it will work, but check your power converter to verify it supports both voltage levels.
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.
If you're usually a heavy packer, know that you'll need to change your ways! Many travelers make the mistake of packing too much and it's not uncommon to see travelers shipping luggage back home. Generally you want a week worth of clothes and no more. Laundry services are prevalent everywhere. Hotels and nicer hostels will even have laundry services for you. Because of the warm climate you also should only pack a single pair of pants, which is required for visiting some holy places.
The locals are friendly to foreigners. That's not too crazy since tourism is a big part of the local economy. However, do know that plenty of locals make a living from deceiving travelers into paying more than they should for travel or food. Always ask taxis to use the meter, and ask other travelers what they pay for different services and foods when you get there. You won't be swindled for much considering the exchange rate, so don't worry about this too much. In time you'll start to understand what you should be paying for different things.
English is spoken by most Thailand people, but not fluently. Basic words can be used in most situations, with the more difficult situations being explaining an address or location to taxi drivers. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app or a taxi hailing app to get around the language barrier.
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!
First you'll need a passport. If you don't already have one, know that you'll probably be waiting six months or more to conduct your trip. In addition to waiting to get the passport you'll need to hold the passport for a certain period of time before being allowed entry into Thailand. Get the passport as soon as you can and check the Thai embassy for official rules.
Bringing a laptop to Thailand is recommended. It lets you plan your trip more effectively than had you used a phone, and the local power outlets are compatible with most laptop chargers. If your laptop was made in the past few years you can almost be guaranteed it will work, but check your power converter to verify it supports both voltage levels.
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.
If you're usually a heavy packer, know that you'll need to change your ways! Many travelers make the mistake of packing too much and it's not uncommon to see travelers shipping luggage back home. Generally you want a week worth of clothes and no more. Laundry services are prevalent everywhere. Hotels and nicer hostels will even have laundry services for you. Because of the warm climate you also should only pack a single pair of pants, which is required for visiting some holy places.
The locals are friendly to foreigners. That's not too crazy since tourism is a big part of the local economy. However, do know that plenty of locals make a living from deceiving travelers into paying more than they should for travel or food. Always ask taxis to use the meter, and ask other travelers what they pay for different services and foods when you get there. You won't be swindled for much considering the exchange rate, so don't worry about this too much. In time you'll start to understand what you should be paying for different things.
English is spoken by most Thailand people, but not fluently. Basic words can be used in most situations, with the more difficult situations being explaining an address or location to taxi drivers. As a result it's a good idea to have a translation app or a taxi hailing app to get around the language barrier.
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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It's easy to find remote jobs, and in fact this is a common way of life for many in Bangkok, Thailand. Consider a remote job so that you can travel and have a stable income during the process.