So the classic moped is again the most convenient way to get around.  As usual, try to learn how to drive it beforehand because the other people on the street definitely know how, and things are crazy over in Thailand, so be careful. 

Alternatively, the city is crowded with Tuk Tuks, which can be a very quick and convenient way to get around, especially if you have a lot of luggage with you. You can also try to bargain the travel fee which often makes it cheaper than a taxi. 

If you are near the cities or Bangkok, the sky train is a very convenient, fast and cheap way to get around in the town. It’s above the actual highway, so there is no traffic and the stops are close to each other. The fee is cheap and they run all day.

In Thailand their currency is called the Thai Baht, and $10 cad is equivalent to 250 THB. I recommend taking money out at an ATM because most places only accept cash, and it will make your life much easier than trying to find the places that accept cards. On top of that, if you use a card, not only do you have to pay the exchange currency rate but also an extra fee for paying by card.

If you plan on staying less than 45 days in Thailand, you do not need to have a visa and will be granted a visa on arrival. Check with your country of origin just to be sure but most countries do not need one. In most cases, you can also visit an embassy and have your visa extended to an extra 30 days.

Do not talk about the royal family. In Thailand the King and the royal family are highly respected so mentioning anything negative about the King is very disrespectful. Even just stomping on a coin with your foot to stop it from rolling is considered impolite and disrespectful and can come with hefty penalties.

PDA is not a thing, so try to be respectful of that. Obviously if you forget and impulsively go for a kiss, it’s not the end of the world, but try to refrain from unnecessary displays of affection in public. Most Thai people won’t be holding hands or hugging.

Remove your shoes when you enter a cultural or religious place, restaurants or people’s home. Having light weight and open sandals is ideal since you constantly have to remove your shoes.

Beach attire is meant for the beach only. Most tourists come to foreign countries and walk around like they do in their home country, but in southeast asia it is different. Just because it’s hot doesn't mean that you should walk around town in your bikini and especially around temples or religious buildings, dress very conservatively with your arms and legs covered.

The perks of travelling to Thailand as a young traveller is that most of it is super cheap. The most expensive part of your trip will definitely be your flight tickets, which vary a lot depending on the season, the country of origin and how far in advance you book your trip.

The hostels cost about anywhere from $8/night to $25, once again depending on many circumstances. You can find some very lovely hostels of any kind, from party hostels to yoga hostels at all prices, and most of them usually include breakfast in the price. I also recommend looking for something extra included with the price, such as bike rental or some sort of events located at the hostels in question.

The food is super cheap if you stick to the local restaurant, and as soon as you venture to something a bit more fancy or a tourist spot, it becomes more expensive (it’s still cheap compared to Canadian prices but more expensive compared to the rest of the country).