Parties, temples and street food — the SEA classic for good reason
Peak backpacker window — best all-round weather and prices still reasonable.
Dry, cool, crowded — prices rise, book early
Heavy rain or typhoons — consider a neighbouring country if flexible.
No visa required for German passports — 60 days visa-free since 2024. Extension by another 30 days possible at the local immigration office.
Sign in to see the exact rules for your passport — duration, cost, steps. Takes 30 seconds, no password.
Sign in →Essential in Bangkok and Chiang Mai — safer and cheaper than tuk-tuks. Taxi drivers often try to overcharge.
For trains, buses and ferries. Book the Bangkok→Chiang Mai sleeper here — seats often sell out.
Thai Yelp — shows genuine local restaurants without tourist markup. Helpful in Chiang Mai.
Best rate for withdrawing Baht. Bangkok Bank ATMs have the lowest fees (~€5 flat).
Works very well in Thailand, including offline. Maps.me as backup for rural areas.
Essential for islands — shows accurate wave forecasts. Important for dives and boat trips.
Grand Palace 500 Baht (~€14) — touristy but impressive. Go early in the morning.
Ethical sanctuaries only — no riding. Elephant Nature Park is the benchmark.
Cheapest dive course in the world — Open Water for ~€280. Visibility up to 20m.
You have to go once — then you'll know why once is enough. Secure your valuables.
Thailand's highest peak near Chiang Mai — waterfalls, pagodas, cool air
Legendäre Route nach Laos — Abfahrt in Huay Xai (Grenze), nicht direkt in Chiang Rai. Minivan ab Chiang Rai buchbar (~3h bis Huay Xai).
Overwhelming the first time — street food capital of the world
300+ temples, night market, best base for northern Thailand
Asia's cheapest diving paradise — small island, huge underwater world
Quieter alternative to Ko Phi Phi — backpacker atmosphere without the party excess
3 hours from Chiang Mai — waterfalls, rice fields, relaxation
Open Nov–Apr only — Thailand's best diving waters
Always negotiate tuk-tuks upfront — ask for their price, then halve it and meet in the middle
Temple dress code: shoulders and knees covered — sarongs often available to borrow at the entrance
Songkran (Thai New Year, April): water fight across the entire country — waterproof your electronics
Alcohol only purchasable during certain hours — supermarkets have fixed sales windows
SIM card at the airport: AIS or DTAC for 7–14 days with plenty of data for ~€10–15
Always carry a passport photo for immigration — border officials sometimes ask for an onward ticket
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