1. Public transport the public transport comes cheap as well as handy in this part of the world. A single day pass is 4 times cheaper than normal in europe. Also the availability and flexibility is completely provided value travel. Safe to say it might just spoil you for your hometown. The taxi rank flags and the motorcycle taxis are a delight to the travel as well as to the pocket.
2. The cost of living
putting aside transport and thinking of wine , weekly shopping petrol, general utility bills , food are all very light on your pocket. Most would say that you can do more with less.
3. The local family
with the place brimming with its own culture you will meet some of the most amazing people. The fact that you know no one will not coming your way of starting a brilliant time. Start interacting with people and you might find it more easier than difficult to have fun.
4. Travel of course
travel by yourself , travel with someone, travel with everyone you will never get enough of it. There are so many plans and so many things to do it might just overwhelm you. You might just end up wandering around are sitting in a cafe watching the scenery. You would go from one place to another via bus or a ferry or a boat or a bike and you will love every part of it. See the dolphins swimming in the sea, have the pleasure of staying in a 5 star spa, do random things. This place is made for all.
5. Opportunities
you might arrive at the airport with the pessimist outlook. Considering a glass always half empty but believe me the thailand is full of opportunities. Go blogging , traveling , wondering , freelancing , ideating or just simple plain fun. The land has so much to offer that you want have enough to get hold of it.
a dear advice: kindly please do not fall in love with this place. Your obligations back home awaits you. Your work needs you. Come here have fun but there should be a plan. Go crazy in the plan but follow the plan. This is what thailand is.