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So far, all of our Uber rides have been 5 stars and the app is user-friendly. It beats walking down the street while waiting for a taxi or songthaew to drive by, especially if we're in a rush or headed to the airport. Uber is easy to book through its app and it's relief to have a car waiting right at our front door a few minutes later.

There's no intimidating haggling involved, no waiting for other passengers to get on or off, and users can count on the driver using a meter. It's affordable like a songthaew (red truck taxi) but is cool and comfortable like a taxi. Uber has been a success in Bangkok and Phuket for some time now but found its way to Chiang Mai in November 2016.

Times have changed somewhat, and it is now fairly common to see couples holding hands in public in the most modern urban areas." That said, kissing and cuddling in public (including in dark restaurants, on park benches, and on public transportation, places where Americans might not think much of assuming a nuzzly head-on-shoulder pose) is unwise in Thai culture. Some years ago, there was no touching between the sexes in public," Suwannathamma says. New Zealanders travelling or living in Thailand should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.

The situation has stabilised however we recommend exercising particular care in areas close to the border with Cambodia and at border crossings. Thai and Cambodian troops are deployed in this area and have on occasion engaged in armed conflict. In the north of the country, a Thai-Cambodia border dispute centred around the Preah Vihear temple (known as Khao Pra Viharn temple in Thailand) has led to hostilities and tensions in the past.

There have been a number of explosive device incidents in Bangkok and other cities, including Phuket and Koh Samui in recent years. There is an ongoing threat of terrorism in Thailand. Individuals may be detained for violation of these and other measures.

Under the measures, authorities may restrict movement, public assembly or political gatherings and have prohibited the distribution of any information considered detrimental to Thailand's national security or public order. You should check local media and with your travel provider for further information. The Tourism Authority of Thailand website provides information for travellers including recommendations on the appropriate dress and behaviour during the mourning period.

It is important that New Zealanders Top Hotel in Thailand (www.thailandtravel.co) Thailand fully respect and comply with the etiquette and protocols surrounding this period of royal mourning. Following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej an official mourning period of one year was announced from 14 October 2016. Boat trips between islands cost around 500THB (£10).

A 12-15 hour bus journey from Bangkok to Phuket costs 1000THB (just over £20). A 10 hour bus journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on a pretty comfy sleeper coach costs around 500-600THB (or anywhere between £10-15).