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For non-ASEAN citizens, you need to apply for a visa in person at a Thai consulate or embassy in your home country. Online visa applications are available for some countries, but you still need to pick up a visa sticker from the consulate and may have to pay a visa fee in cash upon arrival in Thailand. Always double-check visa requirements and process in advance.

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Skip Kuta and Seminyak if you want calm; Sanur has a gentle beach and flat walking paths, while Ubud is jungle-y but cooler. Both have tons of family resort options with pools for afternoon downtime.

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Beach packages typically provide accommodation, a car rental, activities like beach trips, and sometimes meals. It’s best to check with local tour operators or hotels for the specifics.

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A few things that help in South Korea: sort eSIM or airport SIM/pocket WiFi before you arrive, remember four seasons — cold dry winters, hot humid summers so you pack right, and know that Seoul's metro is excellent — get a T-money card; KTX high-speed trains link cities. Small prep, big difference.

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