Thailand Specific Concerns

• Sustainable Travel

As the number of travelers on the road rises, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments is an increasing concern. With this in mind, Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable ...more

• Responsible Travel

Your tourist dollars can make a big impact on the destinations you visit. The choices you make during your trip can have powerful effects on local communities—for better or for worse. Travelers who ...more

• Traveling Alone

Traveling alone can be extremely beneficial, providing a sense of independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable targets of harassment ...more

• Women Travelers

Women exploring on their own inevitably face some additional safety concerns. Consider staying in hostels which offer single rooms that lock from the inside or in religious organizations with single-sex ...more

• Glbt Travelers

The spirit of Buddhist tolerance and non-confrontation make Thailand accepting, if not actively supportive, of same-sex relationships. Most Thais are horrified at the idea of discriminating against a ...more

• Travelers With Disabilities

Thailand is ill-equipped to accommodate disabled travelers and has a poor record of accepting people with disabilities. Many Thais believe people with physical disabilities were immoral in past lives ...more

• Minority Travelers

People in Thailand are largely accepting of minority travelers. However, travelers of African descent have reported stray incidents of harassment and discrimination. It is widely reported that they find ...more

• Dietary Concerns

Vegetarian dishes abound in Thailand. The travel section of the The Vegetarian Resource Group’s website, at www.vrg.org/travel, has a comprehensive list of organizations and websites that are geared ...more