17 things I wish I knew BEFORE visiting THAILAND in 2024

17 things I wish I knew before I travelled to Thailand, these are some must-know tips for Thailand to help you not make any mistakes and to feel comfortable travelling the country.

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0:00 - The beautiful country of Thailand
0:27 - Visa & Visa extension
1:00 - Thai food!
1:21 - Renting Scooters
1:51 - Finding accommodation
2:02 - Full Moon Party
2:45 - When to go?
3:27 - Scams
4:02 - SIM card
4:20 - Thailand Itinerary
6:03 - Budget for Thailand
7:10 - How to get around?
7:43 - Thailand’s HIDDEN GEM!
8:46 - QUICK FIRE FACTS
9:18 - Where to see Elephants?
9:53 - Bangkok Belly