The essentials for your trip

We are so excited to welcome you to Thailand for our wedding! Here are the most important things to know before you travel.

Before you fly

Passport & Entry

• Please make sure your passport is valid for your trip, ideally for at least 6 months.

• Entry and visa rules can change, so please check the current requirements for your passport before departure.

• Every non-Thai traveller must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entering Thailand.

• If you arrive on 9 October 2026, you can complete it from 7 October 2026.

• Official TDAC: tdac.immigration.go.th

The TDAC is free. Please only use the official government website.

Transfer to Hua Hin

We will arrange transportation from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hua Hin on 9 October.

Please send us your flight details. If you need help when you arrive, your flight is delayed or anything feels unclear, call or message us anytime.

Useful apps & preparation

We recommend downloading before your flight:

• Grab for taxis and food delivery

• MuvMi for a safe, easy and fairly priced electric tuk-tuk experience in supported areas of Bangkok

• Google Maps, including offline maps for Bangkok & Hua Hin

• Google Translate, with Thai downloaded for offline use

• AIS eSIM or another Thai data plan

• Offline music, films or series for the long flight

BTS Skytrain and MRT are excellent, easy and safe ways to travel around Bangkok.

Before taking a normal taxi, motorbike taxi or tuk-tuk, you can check the approximate price in Grab to get an idea of what the journey should cost.

Money

The currency is Thai Baht (THB).

Cards are widely accepted, but cash is still important for markets, small shops and some transport. We recommend already having a little Thai Baht with you when you arrive.

Foreign visitors often pay a higher entrance fee than Thai residents at attractions and national parks. Just consider it a little contribution to Thailand and save yourself the frustration. 😄

Food & water

• Do not drink tap water. Drink bottled or properly filtered water.

• Ice in established hotels, restaurants and cafés is generally fine, but if somewhere looks questionable, avoid the ice.

• If you have a sensitive stomach or are not used to Southeast Asian street food, be cautious with street food, especially meat, seafood or food that has been sitting out.

• Choose busy, clean-looking places where food is cooked fresh and served hot.

What to pack

October is hot and humid, but air-conditioning in hotels, restaurants, malls, trains and taxis can be surprisingly cold.

Bring:

• Light, breathable clothes

• A thin long-sleeved cardigan or jacket

• A light scarf if you are sensitive to air-conditioning

• Comfortable shoes or sandals

• Sunscreen & mosquito repellent

• Travel adapter for Thai sockets, usually Type A/B/C, 220V

• Fresh socks for the flight so you can change before landing

• And please make sure your shoes survive the long flight without becoming a biological weapon. 🙂

Getting around

Thailand drives on the LEFT, just like England.

Traffic can be very different from Switzerland, so take extra care when crossing roads and always look both ways, especially for motorbikes.

For Bangkok we recommend:
BTS / MRT → Grab → MuvMi

Motorbike taxis can be convenient, but we would not recommend them to inexperienced visitors.

A little Thai etiquette

Thailand is relaxed and welcoming, but respect is very important.

• For temples, cover shoulders and knees and remove your shoes where requested.

• Never insult or make disrespectful comments about the Thai King or Royal Family.

• Never step on Thai money, as the King is pictured on it.

• Feet are considered the lowest and least respectful part of the body. Do not point at people or objects with your feet or touch things with them.

• Avoid touching someone's head, especially a child's.

• Women should never touch Buddhist monks.

• Try not to be excessively loud in public.

• Public displays of affection are generally more reserved than in many Western countries.

• Avoid public confrontation, shouting or losing your temper.

• Smoking is only permitted in appropriate/designated areas. If you would like more information about smoking rules, please contact me.

Safety

Thailand is very welcoming to tourists, but please be a little more aware of your surroundings and belongings than you might normally be in Switzerland.

Keep your phone, wallet, passport and valuables close to you, especially in busy markets, nightlife areas and transport hubs.

When entering a bar, club, restaurant or other busy venue, take a moment to notice where the emergency exits are. It only takes a few seconds and is a good habit wherever you travel.

Tourist Police: 1155
Medical Emergency: 1669
Police: 191
Fire: 199

Most importantly: if you feel uncomfortable, are lost, need help or simply don't know what to do, call or message me. We are here to help.

We can't wait to welcome you to Thailand and celebrate together! ♡