Can you wash your hands with tap water in Thailand?

Can you wash your hands with tap water in Thailand? It's Not as Bad as You Think It is perfectly fine to brush your teeth with the water straight from the tap, touch your face or eyes after you've washed your hands, clean your pots and pans with the water, etc. It's totally fine to do these things.

What can you not bring back from Thailand?

Can I eat street food in Bangkok?

The first rule of Thai street food is: if you see Thais eating there, it's probably safe – street food vendors rely on regular customers so it's not in their interests to make people ill! If you see a lot of Thais eating there, it's probably really good, too.

Should I bring a beach towel to Thailand?

The vast majority of the accommodation types found in Thailand provide towels. If they don't or in case you need an extra one, towels are not hard to come by. You can find mosquito repellent in every single convenience store, pharmacy, and supermarket in Thailand.

What is Bangkok belly?

What causes Bangkok Belly. Generally known as traveler's diarrhea, this digestive tract disorder is caused by ingesting food or water that have been contaminated with organisms stemming from feces.

Can I drink tap water in Phuket?

Don't Drink the Tap Water For the most part, it is. Though in Phuket, it is generally a subtle way of informing guests that the tap water is simply unsafe for human consumption. While it seems tedious to continuously buy potable drinking water, it is incredibly easy to do so no matter where you are on the island.

Can I bring my phone to Thailand?

The short answer here for us is a total yes. People need to have an international plan for their cell phones to work in Thailand with cellular data, and they can avoid using roaming services! That's why it's time to talk more about the international data plans or alternatives we can easily access when traveling!

Do you tip in Thailand?

Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

Should I bring a water bottle to Thailand?

You can refill water bottles with filtered water for just a few cents in Thailand, so save some money by bringing your own water bottle and filling it up as you go. You'll also help reduce the number of plastic bottles washing up on the gorgeous Thai beaches.