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Thailand

Golden temples, street food and turquoise beaches: the Asia of your dreams.

Capital
Bangkok
Currency
Thai baht (THB)
Flight from New York
From New York (varies)
Time difference
GMT+7 (6 h ahead of Cameroon)

Thailand is among the destinations a American passport reaches without a visa. Golden temples, street food and turquoise beaches: the Asia of your dreams. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from United States.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
short stay
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
210 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

570 000 FCFA–1 064 400 FCFA

Flights from New York (Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨150 000 FCFA
🍽️72 000 FCFA
🚕42 000 FCFA
🎟️108 000 FCFA
Hostel
3 000 FCFA–12 000 FCFA
Mid-range
21 000 FCFA–42 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
54 000 FCFA–120 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
780 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Bangkok

The royal palace and the giant Reclining Buddha, jewels of the capital.

2

Bangkok markets and street food

Chatuchak market, floating markets and tom yum on every corner.

3

Chiang Mai temples

Hundreds of temples, Doi Suthep and the peaceful vibe of the North.

4

Ethical elephant encounter

Responsible sanctuaries near Chiang Mai, no riding.

5

Krabi islands and beaches

Railay, limestone cliffs and boat trips to Phi Phi.

6

Phuket and the Andaman Sea

Beaches, Patong nightlife and diving in turquoise waters.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Bangkok, check in, first street food in the evening.

  2. D2

    Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and a river boat ride.

  3. D3

    Flight to Chiang Mai, old town and night market.

  4. D4

    Doi Suthep and an ethical elephant sanctuary.

  5. D5

    Flight to Krabi/Phuket, beach afternoon.

  6. D6

    Boat trip to the islands (Phi Phi or Railay).

  7. D7

    Relax, souvenirs and return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Thaïlande

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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