- For the best experience, especially when viewing the photos, we recommend visiting our website on a tablet or laptop.
- Buy an eSIM online before your trip, or get a Thai SIM card at the airport or at 7-Eleven if you also want to make local calls. We usually use True or AIS.
- If you’re traveling on the mainland, consider renting a car. The roads in Thailand are generally good, and having your own car is a great way to explore more remote beaches and places. Don’t forget to bring an international driving permit.
- Be spontaneous and try not to plan your entire trip in advance. It may be raining on the east coast while the Lower Gulf or South Andaman is enjoying blue skies, so keep an eye on the weather apps and be flexible.
- For travel within Thailand, we often use 12GoAsia. Bolt and Grab are also useful apps for arranging taxis.
Note:
- Beach conditions can vary depending on the weather and season. A beach may be perfectly clean one day, while wind and currents can bring rubbish ashore the next. We’ve experienced this ourselves, even when returning to the same beach. Many of the stays in our database regularly clean the section of beach in front of their property.