Helen Marsh

What plug adapter do I need for Thailand?

Two kids, US plugs. I need adapter vs converter, not a packing blog that sells a brick.

First time, 5 nights, no nightlife. Silom vs Ari vs somewhere quieter than Nana. I land late so I do not want a 45 minute Grab just to "be in the centre".

Why is the Thai ATM charging 220 baht?

Foreign card, bank lobby machine. The screen wanted 220 on top of my home-bank fee. Is that a scam or the fee everyone quotes.

Thai phrase for a peanut allergy?

Two kids. I need a line for peanuts, not a blog that says Thai food is “usually fine.” Peanuts and peanut oil are not the same as a nut mix from home.

Krabi Town or Ao Nang first stay?

Kids, five nights are Bangkok. If we came back for a beach, I need the hub vs the sand, not a hotel list.

Bangkok family hotel near BTS with a pool?

Two kids, five nights, no nightlife. I need a station I can spell and water they will actually use. I am not asking for a hotel name.

What happens if I overstay Thailand by one day?

A five-night first stay on the usual tourism exemption, which is 30 days for most passports since 15 Sep 2026, with the outbound on day 6. I am asking because the flight can slip, not because we are at the end of a long stay. I am not looking for a “500 baht is cheap” hack.

Mae Hong Son loop without a scooter?

Kids, five nights are Bangkok. If we came north, I will not put them on the long ring. Is the loop still a trip.