My trip to Thailand marked the start of my second year as a digital nomad. Back in Southeast Asia. I had one goal in mind: to finally discover the country everyone talks about. To explore it, and form my own impressions.
I began in the south, with its islands and postcard-perfect beaches. First Krabi, then Koh Lanta, where I tried KoHub, the island’s legendary coworking space. From there, I made my way north to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s hub of wellness, meditation retreats, and digital nomad life (with of course the famous Alt Chiang Mai).
Over the course of three months, I also stopped in Chiang Rai, Bangkok, and Ayutthaya… and even, more unexpectedly, Phuket and Pattaya.
Adventures in Thailand
Coming soon...
Thailand Essentials
- Language: Thai (English is widely understood in tourist areas)
- Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
- Time zone: UTC +7
- Plugs: Type A / B / C – 220V
- Visa: 60-day visa exemption for EU passport holders, extendable by 30 days at Immigration
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Emergency numbers: 191 police
199 fire / 1669 ambulance
Useful Phrases
Hello / Good morning → Sawasdee khrap (male) / Sawasdee kha (female)
Good evening → Sawasdee khrap/kha
Goodbye → La khon
Thank you → Khob khun khrap/kha
Please → Karuna khrap/kha
Excuse me / Sorry → Khor thot khrap/kha
Yes / No → Chai / Mai
How much is it? → Tao rai khrap/kha?
Delicious → Aroi mak
Cultural Do’s & Don’ts
Respect in temples
Avoid shorts, cover your shoulders, and remove your hat before entering.
Do not touch the head
The head is considered the most sacred part of the body.
Do not point with your finger
Use your whole hand to gesture instead.
Avoid public displays of affection
Kissing or being overly intimate in public is frowned upon.
Respect the King
Speaking badly about or showing disrespect to the royal family is taken very seriously and can have legal consequences.
