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Official Languages: Thai

English is commonly spoken in tourist areas, hotels, airports, and larger restaurants, but may be limited in small towns, local markets, and rural areas. Simple wording, maps, and translation apps are useful outside main visitor zones.

Mobile Network: Mobile coverage is generally good in cities, towns, and most tourist regions, with widespread 4G and increasing 5G availability. Service can be weaker on remote islands, mountain routes, national parks, and some border areas.

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: For short trips, roaming is convenient but often more expensive. A local SIM from major providers such as AIS, True, or DTAC is commonly the best value for heavier data use and is easy to buy at airports, convenience stores, and telecom shops, usually with passport registration. eSIM is a strong option for compatible phones because it saves time and lets you compare tourist data packages before arrival. For most visitors, eSIM or a local SIM offers better value than roaming, while roaming works best for light use or very short stays.

Cards are widely accepted in hotels, malls, larger restaurants, and many tourist businesses, especially in Bangkok and major resort areas. Cash is still important for street food, markets, small shops, local transport, island areas, and some smaller hotels. Carry small notes for everyday purchases.

Tipping is not as formalized as in some Western countries, but small tips are appreciated. Many restaurants in tourist areas add a service charge, often 10 percent, so check the bill first. If no service charge is included, rounding up or leaving a modest tip for good service is common. Small tips are also appreciated for hotel porters, housekeeping, drivers, and spa staff.

Plug Type: Type A, B, C, F, and O can be found in practice

Voltage: 220V, 50Hz

Adapter: Possibly. Many hotels and newer buildings accept several plug types, but socket formats vary, so a universal adapter is recommended.