Wondering How to Pay in Thailand? Read this!
How to Pay for Stuff in Thailand Without Going Broke (or Crazy) So, you've landed in the Land of Smiles, where the food is spicy, the beaches are Instagram-worthy, and the payment methods are sometimes complicated. Fear not, fellow traveler, because I'm here to break down the many ways you can hand over your hard-earned cash (or plastic, or digital bytes) in Thailand. 1. Cash is King (Because Apparently, We're Still in 1995) Forget Apple Pay, forget Venmo S most of Thailand, and especially tourist Thailand , runs on cold, hard cash like it's still the '90s. Street food vendors, tuk-tuk drivers, and even some smaller shops will look at you like you've grown a second head if you whip out a card. Pro Tip: Carry small bills (20s, 50s, 100s) because nobody wants to break your 1000฿ note for a 50฿ mango sticky rice. Also, expect the classic "No have change!" from taxi drivers. It's basically a national sport. Head to a 7-Eleven and buy something small ...