Top 10 Insider Tips for Visiting Bangkok
Save money, get around faster, and see more with these top tips for Bangkok.
MRT/BTS Card for Sukhumvit
Buy a MRT/BTS card to get discounts on your fares and skip the busy lines. As of November 2017, the BTS and MRT cards are separate, but a dual-purpose card will be out soon.
Tinder/Bumble are Alive and Well for Dating & Meeting Locals
Find a sightseeing partner with another traveler or link up with a local who knows all the best spots in the city. This is a very date-friendly city!
Beer, Wine & Alcohol Sale Times
Alcohol is sold between 11am-2pm & 5pm-11pm. This goes for all supermarkets and convenient stores. However, if you can find a little Mom & Pop shop- they’ll hook you up 24/7.
Khao San Road is a Great Place to Meet People
Traveling solo? You can literally approach a table of friendly looking people on Khao San and ask to join. It’s magic.
The Tour Companies actually have Great Deals
Walking around Khao San Road, you’ll see plenty of tour companies with books of jungle treks and floating market tours. They are pros at giving you great experiences for great prices for day trips! As far as multi-day trips, you’ll save a couple bucks by planning those on your own.
Toasties
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Pad Thai is good but 7-11 Toasties are better. Grab one of these sandwiches from the fridge section of 7-11 and hand it to the 7/11 staff who will cook it for you. Warning: you may become addicted.
Carry Passport Photos
If you’re country hopping, get cheap passport photos made in Thailand and carry them around in your wallet. This will save you time and money during border crossings.
Avoid Over-Packing
Forget the shampoo, the cute wedge shoes, the jeans, and the blow dryer! You won’t need any of it here! Leave room in your suitcase- you’re going to fill it up shopping anyways!
Cheap Flights with Nok Air
When flying in and from Thailand, check out Nok Air. This cute Thai airway is often not listed on major flight searching websites and the prices can be much cheaper.
Download Local Apps
This city is connected to some awesome apps that will make your trip a lot easier and a lot cheaper if you use them!
Grab Taxi. Grab Taxi is like Uber but tends to be cheaper and have more cars available. Some Grabs are actual Taxis and some are private cars. You can pay cash on the taxi meter or pay by card.
Eatigo. This city-wide food app offers insane food deals up to 50% off all around the city. Why not plan your day around food?
Line. Most Thai locals use Line as their messenger app in place of Whatsapp. You can make calls and text with fun little stickers on wifi.
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