Lauren Peck

Thailand in September: what do I pack for rain?

US, 6 Sep. December jacket is the other month. I need a day bag, not a ski list.

Airalo or AIS tourist eSIM for the cost?

US, 6 Sep. 7-Eleven is registration. AIS vs True is coverage. I need whether a global pack is cheaper than a Thai number.

US passport, flying 6 Sep. Do I still file TDAC if I am landing visa-exempt, or is that only if you already have a visa in the passport?

Can I buy a tourist SIM at 7-Eleven?

US passport, phone that takes an eSIM or a physical SIM, land late. I keep seeing “just grab a SIM at 7-11.” The eSIM page on here says they often will not register a tourist card.

Does Thailand need a blank passport page?

US passport, fly 6 Sep. One nearly-full book. I do not want a blog’s “they never look.”

Do you tip in Thailand restaurants?

US, land 6 Sep. I do not want to stiff anyone. I also do not want to pay 10% twice because the bill already has ++.

Solo female, first night in Bangkok?

US, land 6 Sep late. I am not asking “is Thailand safe.” I need night one: a door I can name, not a 2 km pavement as a personality.

Koh Samui or Phangan first time?

US, land 6 Sep in Bangkok. If I add a Gulf island after, I need beds vs the party calendar, not a winner-for-everyone.