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Thailand Safe and Responsible Travel
Intrepid Foundation at Work Around the World
The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.
Friends of the Asian Elephant
This non-government organisation aims to protect and conserve the welfare of elephants - both domesticated and wild. Providing treatment and rehabilitation to injured and mistreated elephants as well as education programs to vets, mahouts and carers, this organisation is dedicated to the elephants cause in many ways.
Image supplied by Friends of the Asian Elephant.
Baan Unrak Children's Village
Baan Unrak (House of Happiness) is a grassroots organisation located in the Kanchanaburi province that provides shelter, food, clothing, education, employment, love and support for women and children in need.
Image supplied by Janine de Krester.
Responsible Travel Tips
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for Thailand
- Be considerate of Thailand's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
- Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
- Ask permission, remove your shoes and cover your shoulders with a jacket or wrap before entering a place of worship.
- Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
- Choose to not support businesses that promote cruelty towards or exploitation of endangered species.
- Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
- When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
- When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
- For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
- Be respectful of Buddhist monks, this includes refraining from taking photos of them. Women should also avoid touching or handing items directly to monks.
- Thai people have a flexible approach to time and may not always be punctual. Accept this graciously and enjoy the ride.
- Thai people adore their King and highly respect the Royal Family. Knowing this, try to avoid disrespecting or criticising the monarch.
Health and Safety
Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:
Shortlist
Thailand at a glance
- 63
- Bangkok (population 5.8 million)
- 67 million
- Thai
- THB
- (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
- Type C (European 2-pin)
- +66
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