Thailand travel resources
Everything we would set up before landing in Bangkok.
Updated October 2026 · Prices in baht with US dollars at about ฿33.5 = $1
These are the tools we would set up before a Thailand trip. Some links are partners, which helps keep this site free.
Flights
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AviasalesCompares hundreds of airlines and agencies for the cheapest fare to Bangkok or Phuket.
Search flightsKiwi.comBuilds self-transfer routes that big sites miss, often the cheapest way in from Europe.
Search Kiwi.comAirHelpDelayed or cancelled flight? Checks if you are owed compensation.
Check my flightAccommodation
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Booking.comBiggest choice of hostels, guesthouses and budget hotels, most with free cancellation.
Search Booking.comTrip.comStrong in Asia, often has lower rates on Thai hotels and resorts.
Check Trip.comHotels.comCompare the same rooms and collect stamps toward a free night.
Compare Hotels.comTours, tickets and transport
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KlookAsia's biggest booking app for island tours, temple tickets, cooking classes and transfers.
Browse KlookKKdayDay tours, boat trips and classes from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Krabi.
Browse KKdayTiqetsInstant mobile tickets for attractions, aquariums and theme parks.
Browse TiqetsWeGoTripSelf-guided audio tours on your phone, cheaper than a private guide.
Browse WeGoTripAirport transfers
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KiwitaxiFixed-price private transfers with flight tracking and free waiting time.
Book KiwitaxiWelcome PickupsEnglish-speaking driver waiting with your name, price fixed in advance.
Book Welcome Pickupsintui.travelBudget airport transfers with fixed prices and meet-and-greet.
Book intui.travelPhone and data
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AiraloThai eSIM you install before you fly, data from the moment you land.
Get Airalo eSIMYesimFlexible eSIM plans for Thailand and multi-country Southeast Asia trips.
Check YesimSailySimple data-only eSIM plans with a clean app.
Check SailyDrimsimOne physical SIM that works across 190+ countries.
Check DrimsimCars and scooters
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LocalrentCars from local rental companies, often cheaper than the big brands, no hidden insurance upsells.
Search LocalrentQEEQCompares major car rental brands with free cancellation.
Compare QEEQMoney
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WisePay in baht at the real exchange rate. Your first transfer can be free with this invite link.
Get WiseRevolutMulti-currency card with fee-free spending up to your plan's limit.
Get RevolutInsurance and claims
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EKTATravel medical insurance, including options that cover scooter accidents.
Get a quoteLuggage storage
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Radical StorageLeave bags in shops and hotels around Bangkok while you explore.
Find storageFree apps worth installing
- Grab and Bolt: rides and food delivery at fixed prices.
- Google Maps: download offline maps of each region.
- Google Translate: download Thai for offline use, and use the camera to read menus.
- 12Go: timetables for buses, trains and ferries.