How important is language when traveling alone in Bangkok, Thailand?

As for the language, Thais basically speak simple English, especially now that tourism is one of the pillar industries in Thailand. Many scenic spot owners and taxi drivers can speak simple English, but they may not understand your complicated English, so even if your English is not good, they can understand simple English plus sign language.

First of all, according to the order of travel, say some places that don't need English or just need simple English:

1. entrance. It is necessary to fill in the immigration card in English, but it is very simple. You can download the template in advance. There will be a Chinese broadcast when the planes fly together. All you have to do is give your passport and entry card to the staff and take a photo. It is generally impossible to ask questions, even if you don't understand.

2. Buy a local calling card. Find a special counter at the airport. There are all kinds of packages, you can choose one according to your own budget, and you don't have to say much.

3. Take a taxi or take public transportation such as BTS. After buying a calling card, enter the address with Google Maps, and then navigate all the way. If you want to take a taxi, just show the driver a prepared hotel map or photo.

4. Check in at the hotel. Just give your passport to the front desk. You can ask questions about breakfast or tell the check-out time, but you can also keep silent.

5. Buy things in convenience stores like 7 1 1 or Big C, choose what you need, look at the price, and then pay the bill, without talking.

6. Go to various scenic spots. Follow Google Maps or take BTS. If you take a taxi, show the driver maps and photos of scenic spots.

7. A la carte in the restaurant. Use your finger, or show the waiter a menu with pictures. A smarter way is to look at what people around you are eating and then use your fingers.

8. Boarding at the airport. Hand in your passport, don't talk, just ask the baggage.

It is recommended to download these two softwares in your mobile phone:

Google Maps, which is very useful abroad. As long as you enter the address, there will be a walking route, a taxi route and a BTS route. Just choose what you need.

The other is Google translation software. Although many Thais in the tourism industry know some Chinese to some extent, they can download this translation software to communicate more, so as to be prepared. Its translation is accurate and authoritative.