Is it safe to drink the tap water?

No. Stick to bottled water, which is available everywhere for pennies.

Do I need to carry cash?

Yes. While hotels take cards, street stalls and markets are strictly cash-only. Always carry small denominations.

What should I do if my kid gets sick?

Bangkok and Chiang Mai have world-class private international hospitals. Keep your travel insurance details digital and ready to go.

Planning a Two-Week Thailand Family Trip

Focus on three distinct hubs to minimize travel fatigue: Bangkok for culture, Chiang Mai for nature, and one island (like Koh Samui) for beaches. Limit domestic travel to short internal flights to keep transit times under two hours.

Select your route. Stick to the 'Golden Triangle' of family travel: Bangkok (4 days) -> Chiang Mai (4 days) -> Koh Samui or Koh Phangan (6 days). Adding more stops will consume entire days in transit.
Book internal flights early. Use AirAsia or Bangkok Airways to hop between regions. Book these at least 3 weeks in advance. Don't rely on trains for family travel; they are scenic but frequently delayed by 3+ hours.
Prioritize air-conditioned transit. Download the Grab app (the local Uber equivalent). It prevents the need to haggle with tuk-tuk drivers and guarantees a fixed price and AC, which is essential for managing heat-related crankiness.
Space out your activities. Schedule only one major activity per day (e.g., an elephant sanctuary visit or a cooking class). Spend the afternoons at the hotel pool to allow the kids to recharge.

Is it safe to drink the tap water?: No. Stick to bottled water, which is available everywhere for pennies.
Do I need to carry cash?: Yes. While hotels take cards, street stalls and markets are strictly cash-only. Always carry small denominations.
What should I do if my kid gets sick?: Bangkok and Chiang Mai have world-class private international hospitals. Keep your travel insurance details digital and ready to go.