Thailand Will Punish Those Who Don’t Plan Ahead…

📍 Destinations: Koh Samui (accidentally walked into a Ghibli manga scene 🍃) Bangkok 🎒 Pre-Trip Prep: 📝 Essentials: Passport, ID, umbrella ☂️, power bank, SIM card Visa card (most malls/tourist spots take Alipay) + cash (for small shops) 📱 Must-Download Apps: Google Maps KakaoTalk (photo translation) Bolt (cheap rides) Grab (rides/food delivery) Notion (trip planning) Foodpanda (food delivery) 👗 Pro Tip: Buy colorful outfits locally & 7-Eleven skincare minis! 🏨 Accommodation: Bangkok: Amari Airport Hotel (600 RMB, old but super close to the airport) Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai (1,500 RMB, new with rooftop pools + near BTS & cafes) Koh Samui: Centara Reserve Samui (free mini-bar daily! + private beach 🏖️) 🚗 Transport: Bangkok: Take the BTS/MRT (traffic is awful!). Try the Chao Phraya ferry for sunset views! 🌉 Koh Samui: Rent a scooter or book transfers via hotel. 🍜 Food Recs: 7-Eleven: Dare to try everything! Mango sticky rice: Any street stall slaps. (overhyped) spots—follow locals to hole-in-the-wall gems! 🛍️ Shopping: Siam Paragon, CentralWorld, Emsphere (for Butterfly Brand 🧸) 💰 Money-Saving Hacks (Summer Special!): Alipay “Global Travel Card” (2.8 RMB → 2,000 RMB+ perks: ride coupons, cashback, free data!). Tax refunds: Spend >2,000 THB? Get forms & claim via Alipay (no fees!). Flight deals: Searchon Alipay (Jul 15-Aug 31) for 1,000 RMB off tickets! #ThailandTravel #AlipayHacks #TravelSmart #NoRegrets