Thailand / ราชอาณาจักรไทย – Let’s explore here

Thailand is a stunningly beautiful country in South East Asia. The north is dominated by mountains, with various plains and deltas covering the rest of the country. It has a very long, rich and troubled history. Its neighbours include Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

What currency do they use in Thailand?

In Thailand they use the Thai Baht. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are also readily accepted in cities. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

They speak Thai in Thailand. English is also widely spoken in tourist areas and in many cities.

What time zone is Thailand in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Thailand?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Thailand yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Thailand?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Thailand.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!