During a family trip to Bangkok, the author reflects on their experiences and identifies five key mistakes they made. The extreme heat of 96°F caught them off guard, leading to midday breaks that disrupted their plans. They also noted the unexpectedly long wait times for ride-hailing services like Grab, discovering that pre-scheduling rides helped manage their itinerary despite less flexibility. Finally, spending too much time in air-conditioned malls detracted from potential exploration of Bangkok's rich culture and street food scene, highlighting a need for balance between comfort and adventure.
During our trip, I learned to prioritize building breaks into the day to avoid heat exhaustion, as Bangkok's heat was unexpectedly intense for us.
We discovered that ride-hailing services like Grab in Thailand could have long wait times, so scheduling our rides was essential to maintain our itinerary.
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