Is it safe to drink the tap water?

No. Never drink tap water. Use bottled water even for brushing teeth if you have young children or sensitive stomachs.

What is the best way to move kids around?

Use Grab. Never rely on hailing random taxis without a meter, and avoid tuk-tuks for long distances—they are expensive and hot.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes. Medical care in private hospitals is excellent but expensive for foreigners. Ensure your plan covers emergency medical evacuation.

Planning a Two-Week Family Trip to Thailand

Stick to a 'North-South' split to minimize travel fatigue. Spend 5 days in the north for culture and elephants, then 7 days in the south for islands and beaches, leaving 2 days for travel and buffer time.

Prioritize direct flights. Book a multi-city flight arriving in Bangkok and departing from Phuket or Krabi. This saves you an entire day of backtracking across the country.
Limit regional transitions. Do not attempt to see more than two distinct regions. If you have kids under 10, keep the total number of hotels to three to avoid the stress of constant packing.
Use internal flights strategically. Avoid long trains or overnight buses with children. Domestic flights (AirAsia or Bangkok Airways) take 75 minutes and are inexpensive; pay the extra for luggage to keep your sanity.
Build in 'do-nothing' time. Schedule at least one full day in every 4-day block where no activities are planned. Thailand’s heat is draining; kids need pool time to reset.

Is it safe to drink the tap water?: No. Never drink tap water. Use bottled water even for brushing teeth if you have young children or sensitive stomachs.
What is the best way to move kids around?: Use Grab. Never rely on hailing random taxis without a meter, and avoid tuk-tuks for long distances—they are expensive and hot.
Do I need travel insurance?: Yes. Medical care in private hospitals is excellent but expensive for foreigners. Ensure your plan covers emergency medical evacuation.