Dos
- Keep a name card of the hotel where you are staying (in case of an emergency, accidents or losing your way back to the hotel).
- Put your passport, cash and jewels in the safe.
- Negotiate a price with taxi or tuk-tuk drivers before you get in.
- Order a drink for Thai girls in pubs but remember extra THB 100 per ordering will be added to the bill.
- During the night attractions such as Go-Go, Ping Pong and strip shows you will have to order any drinks with the value of THB 1000.
- Avoid using ATMs of old models, or located in dark places, or when you are drunk.
- Wear a shirt walking along Bangla Road at night, it will help you to avoid police intervention and fines.
- Driving a motorbike, always wear a helmet and ensure you have got a driving license to avoid a penalty.
Don’ts
- Do not swim in the sea at night, avoid walking around the beach at night (as you can be robbed or sink).
- Do not give your passport as collateral when you renting a bike, a car or any other vehicles (copies will be enough for an honest owner).
- Do not keep tidy sums of cash in your hotel room.
- Do not take large amounts of money with you when going out at night.
- Do not ride through Bangla Road by bike or car from 6 pm till 4 am, it is closed but there's an overpass up ahead.
We hope our tips and some pieces of necessary advice will help you to make your vacation unforgettable, pleasant and fascinating!
