Common Questions About Thailand

48 questions, each with its own page and a direct answer at the top. These are the questions that come up before a first trip and during a first year of living here — whether you can work remotely on a tourist visa, what a month actually costs, whether the tap water is safe, and which islands are worth the extra flight.

Where an answer depends on your nationality or your visa category, the page says so and links to the guide that covers your case rather than giving a single answer that is only true for some readers.

Can I…

What is permitted, and what the practical limits are.

  • Can Foreigners Buy Property in Thailand?
  • Can Foreigners Open Bank Account Thailand?
  • Can I Drink Tap Water in Thailand?
  • Can I Stay in Thailand Long Term?
  • Can I Use Credit Cards in Thailand?
  • Can I Work Remotely from Thailand?

Is / Are…

Straight verdicts on the questions people ask before booking.

  • Is Bangkok Safe at Night?
  • Is Bangkok Worth Visiting?
  • Is Chiang Mai Good for Digital Nomads?
  • Is Chiang Mai or Bangkok Better for Expats?
  • Is Chiang Mai Worth Visiting?
  • Is Chiang Rai Worth Visiting?
  • Is Full Moon Party Worth It?
  • Is Hua Hin Good for Families?
  • Is It Safe to Ride Motorbikes in Thailand?
  • Is Koh Lanta Good for Families?
  • Is Koh Samui or Phuket Better?
  • Is Koh Tao Safe for Diving?
  • Is Pattaya Family Friendly?
  • Is Pattaya Good for Retirees?
  • Is Phuket Expensive?
  • Is Tap Water Safe in Bangkok?
  • Is Thai Food Spicy?
  • Is Thailand Expensive?
  • Is Thailand Good for Families?
  • Is Thailand Good for Retirement?
  • Is Thailand Safe?
  • Is Thailand Safe for Solo Women?

How…

Costs, durations and processes, with the numbers.

  • How Do Ferries Work in Thailand?
  • How Much Does Thailand Trip Cost?
  • How Much Money Per Month Thailand?
  • How to Avoid Scams in Thailand?
  • How to Get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
  • How to Get from Bangkok to Phuket?

Do / Does / Should…

Requirements and recommendations.

  • Do I Need Vaccinations for Thailand?
  • Do I Need Visa for Thailand?
  • Should I Visit Pattaya?

What / Where / When / Which / Why…

Everything else.

  • What Is Best Island for Families?
  • What Is Best Island in Thailand?
  • What Is Cheapest Beach Town?
  • What Is Cheapest Place to Live in Thailand?
  • What Is Songkran Festival?
  • What Is the Best Thai Island for Couples?
  • What to Wear in Thailand?
  • When Is Monsoon Season Phuket?
  • Where Should I Go First in Thailand?
  • Where Should I Live as Expat?
  • Which Visa for Remote Workers?