Travel tips for a safe trip to Thailand

The most common way to Thailand is through Bangkok International Airport and as overbooking is common during season time, it is always safe and better to reconfirm your reservations. Before boarding a flight to depart through Bangkok International Airport, a departure tax of around $13, that is 500 Baht, has to be paid. Make sure you arrange for some cash for it before departure as the payment is only accepted in cash. However, transit passengers are exempt from the tax. Also ask your tour operator for guarantee and options available in case any untoward incident happens or if there is political unrest in the country.

Before you chain your bags, make sure to carry a copy of your medical history with you giving full details of any medical conditions, blood type, etc. If you are allergic to any medications, include this information too.

While traveling inside the country, use only authorized taxis. Some tourists who have used unauthorized taxis have reported that they have been robbed and assaulted.  Use the Service counters at Bangkok International Airport, which can provide information on transport to the city and hotels. Motor cycle accidents are very common in Thailand, particularly in resort areas. According to Thai law, motor cycle riders and pillion riders are required to wear helmets but motorcycle taxis do often not provide them. Therefore, make sure that helmets are provided, or otherwise avoid using the motorcycle taxi. While ferry travel in Thailand, make sure that passenger limits are adhered to and that sufficient life jackets are provided, otherwise avoid using a ferry.

While traveling by bus, if the luggage is stored out of sight, then locking bags is not enough, you need to either have a full cover over the bag, or at the very least check your bag when leaving the bus. There have been cases of the bags being opened expertly, and valuable items being stolen, without any outwardly sign of the bags having been opened.

Be on the guard against bag snatching especially around tourist attractions and markets.