You're finally taking that trip to Thailand, a land of exquisite beaches and smiling locals.
Thailand has created an identity for itself as a popular tropical tourist destination.
Yet there are still many pitfalls for unsuspecting travellers. I was one of those travellers.I made all the mistakes and then wrote them all down so you don't have to. Think of this guide as a friend you’ve come to visit in a foreign land, and they can’t wait to show you all the best stuff and share everything they know!

Book one in a three part series
Don’t you hate buying massive guidebooks with only a few pages of relevant and useful information? We do! This is why we are releasing Thailand Survival as a series. Buy only the books that are relevant for your trip or, purchase the entire series at a discounted rate. The second book in the series is everything you need to know about Bangkok. The third book covers the rest of Thailand outside Bangkok, including provinces, beaches and islands.

Survival Tips
Our guides are packed full of Survival Tips that are presented by a different character for each book. This time, it's our legendary illustrator Burgo! The tips come from us, other experienced travellers and locals alike. Real experience, real advice.

Survival Links
These days, a guidebook just isn’t enough. You always have to do extra research online, hunting for those digital tidbits that take you from tourist to traveller. Don’t bother, we’ve done that too! Our guides contain many Survival Links to external sources throughout the world wide web. These contain extra resources to useful, interesting and expanded upon topics that are covered in the book.

Part reference, part prose, this volume is filled to the brim with information and suggestions no other travel guide will have a clue about.
Approximately 8,000 words, this short read is designed to be flicked or clicked through on the journey along the way to beautiful Thailand. This is a nuts 'n' bolts introduction and overview of the country, customs and culture. Learn all the basics you will need for your trip, including topics such as visas, how to take taxis without getting scammed, where to stay, get the lowdown on Thai street food and much more!