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Thailand Trip Essentials

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I spent 5 months traveling Thailand and here are my must haves to plan the perfect trip! Food recs, my fav hotels, places to visit, indispensabe apps, and more! Some (not all) are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying pur...
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Indispensable Apps

Must-have apps for a trip to Thailand that locals also use

 
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Mainly to order food. For car/moto rides, bolt is cheaper.
Grab. The Everyday Everything App
 
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The cheapest option to book a taxi car or motorbike.
Explore Bolt services | The all-in-one mobility app | Bolt
 
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The Amazon of Asia, use it to order anything online (affiliate link)
Lazada.co.th - Online Shopping Get 10% cashback Free delivery
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The booking version of Asia, find better rates and more hotel options (affiliate link)
Agoda Official Site | Free Cancellation & Booking Deals | Over 2 ...
 
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The app I use 95% of the time to book hotels (affiliate link)
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
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Alternative to lazada, thais use it all the time. It's like amazon or aliexpress. (affiliate link)
Shopee Thailand | ซื้อขายผ่านมือถือ หรือออนไลน์
 
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Book train tickets in the official Thailand railway website, cheaper than using 12go
การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย | State Railway of Thailand
 
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Don't usually use it because it's cheaper booking things directly with the official website but sometimes it's a good option
12Go: Book Trains, Buses, Ferries, Transfers & Flights
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Travel Essentials

My travel essentials for a South-East Asia trip

 
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I never travel without this tech organizer! I've had it for years and it's still holding strong. Might buy the thicker option when traveling with laptop chargers. (affiliate link)
Electronics Travel Organizer

Bangkok

My hotel, food, and activity recommendations in Bangkok with a luxury, mid, and cheap price option

 
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My top 1 luxury hotel choice in BKK with incredible facilities and tratement, don't forget to check out the restaurants! (affiliate link)
Shangri-La Bangkok
 
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One of my favorite hotels in BKK! Mid range prices, amazing pool, quiet, and walking distance from MBK and Siam square (city center). (affiliate link)
★★★ Reno hotel, Bangkok, Tailandia
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Koh Samui

My hotel, food, and activity recommendations in Samui island with a luxury, mid, and cheap price option

 
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The hotel from White Lotus. Even if just for a night, you have to stay here! (affiliate link)
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
 
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Stayed at crystal bay beach 3 nights, the sunsets are the best in the island and the beach looks like the Seychelles, loved it! (affiliate link)
Promtsuk Buri, Lamai
 
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Stayed here for a night to get an early flight, would have stayed longer! The bungalows are huge, clean, the pool is nice and they take you to the airport (affiliate link)
Diamond Pool Villa@Samui
 
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Stayed for a week and fell in love with this place! Any room is good but ask for a softer mattress. Lovely staff and great infinite beach. In the main road go to the steak restaurant! (affiliate link)
The Florist Resort, Mae Nam