If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, one of the most common questions that pops up is: “What vaccinations do I need before I go?” The answer depends on your personal health, travel style, and where you’re visiting, but it is important always to check your own country’s official travel health website (linked UK –…
Category: FAQs
Cash vs Card in Thailand
Let’s talk money, because while Thailand might be all sunshine, Pad Thai, and paradise beaches, knowing how to pay for things can quickly become stressful if you’re not prepared. One of the biggest questions we see in travel forums and community groups is: Do I need cash in Thailand, or can I use my card?…
How to use songthaews in Koh Samui
Public transport comes in all shapes and sizes around Thailand, from classic coaches and trains to the famous tuk tuks and even the back of a bike. But in Koh Samui you really only have two options for public transport… taxis 🚕 or an open back bus called a ‘songthaew’, it’s definitely the cheaper option…
FAQ – How to get around in Thailand
Taxis, Tuk Tuks & Other Modes of Transport During your time in Thailand, you’ll come across many different methods of transport and after spending a year living and travelling around Thailand we have used almost every method of travel. One of my highlights was the both of us getting on the back of a pretty…
Common mistakes & scams in Thailand & how to avoid them
Is it safe in Thailand? We are often asked if it’s safe to travel to Thailand and the answer is, absolutely. Whether you are travelling solo, in a couple or in a group, it is a very safe country to visit. In fact, according to the crime rate statistics provided by World Population Review, it…
FAQ – How can I extend my visa in Thailand 2023?
Thailand really is one of the most beautiful countries we’ve ever visited, which is why we have spent ten out of the last 16 months living here. Now, for all you fellow Brits, there’s no need to apply for visas before you arrive as Thailand allows visitors from over 50 countries to visit for a…
FAQ – How did you stay in Thailand for 8 months?
For anyone new to the Travel Eat Sleep Repeat blog, or for those of you just stopping by, we’re Lauren and Carl and in 2021 during a global pandemic, we packed up our seaside apartment in Brighton, UK and headed off on a worldwide adventure. We’re not backpackers, in fact, we’re quite the opposite. Travelling…
FAQ – What’s the cheapest way to travel from Phuket to Koh Samui?
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get from Phuket to Koh Samui then it’s the bus and boat service for you. We use Lomprayah which is one of the original ferry companies to start operating in Thailand. They offer a bus & boat service with a guaranteed connection for a very good price,…