Thailand is an incredible destination, but it works very differently from what most first-time visitors from the West expect. In this episode, I break down six real-world things you should know before you ever board the plane. These are lessons learned on the ground, not from guidebooks or travel blogs. Knowing these ahead of time can save you money, frustration, and wasted travel days.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why flights to Thailand are usually cheapest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

• How recent FAA changes are opening the door to easier flights to Bangkok

• What really happens with taxis, meters, and language barriers

• Why hotel photos and online reviews in Thailand are misleading

• How Google Maps works differently and why landmarks matter more than addresses

• Why cash still rules in Thailand and how 7-Eleven solves the change problem

• How Thailand can rapidly get expensive if you don’t plan smart

Who This Episode Is For:

• First-time visitors to Thailand

• Travelers planning a multi-city or island-hopping itinerary

• Anyone who wants to avoid common tourist mistakes

• People who want a smoother, less stressful Thailand experience

If you want help planning your trip, booking hotels, or getting a short list of places that consistently deliver what they promise, email me directly at [email protected] and put "Itinerary" in the subject line.

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