Competing in Bangkok

Thai eVisa LINK  - NZers can travel to Thailand without a Visa for a stay under 30 days. Please make sure that your NZ passport is valid for at least 6 months.
Foreigners arriving Thailand by Air are no longer required to fill the TM6 Thailand Immigration Form.
Foreigners arriving by Land will temporarily be exempted from submitting the TM6 Form when entering/ exiting Thailand at immigration checkpoints effectively from Apr 15th - Oct 15th 2024.
Travel Insurance - Please make sure that your insurance provider has immediate representation in Thailand. Do read through your policy thoroughly as there are significant financial risks to being underinsured during your stay. Foreign visitors are not eligible for free medical care, whether it be an accident or personal injury. If a visitor needs medical help, or has a cancelled flight, they will need to cover any expenses themselves. Foreigners have allegedly been threatened with lawsuits for not settling their medical bills fully before being discharged.
Caution - Stay indoor if you noticed protest marches or in areas where there are police officers in flak jackets. 
Current Australia Travel Advisory for Thailand LINK
Warning - Keep a close watch on your belongings at the Bangkok Airport. To report missing money or property, passengers can contact an airport information booth or call the 1155 hotline. Thailand still continues to experience local transmission of COVID-19. The dominant COVID-19 strain in Thailand is JN1. Wear a mask, practice social distancing and follow government restrictions. Do monitor the air quality index in Bangkok (if Haze, do limit your outdoor activities). Anything below 100 is satisfactory. Take necessary precautions if AQI is over 100. If 150 or higher, please stay indoors. If you are out and about, please pay close attention to your personal security. Please be aware of the extreme heatwave in Bangkok. It could reach as high as 39C or more. Heatstroke can be fatal. Stay indoor in air-conditioned premises. Do drink lots of fluid. Practice safe food consumption by eating only newly cooked food. 
Claim VAT Refund for Tourists to Thailand at International Airport.
Shopping for Fake - You can find any Looks-A-Like under the sun in Bangkok at any night markets and at the MBK (Ma Boon Khrong) Centre Mall opens from 10am to 10pm. Do get used to haggling. Start with 50% off the price tag. Don't be afraid to walk away, if you think the price is not favourable. There will always be other shops. Bangkok is a haven for counterfeits. If you are into originals, it is a safer bet to buy in NZ. MBK is probably Bangkok most iconic mall renowned for the "close substitute to the real thing" If you are interested in the 'you-know-what-I-mean' watches, it will not be displayed, just ask the retail watchshops. A brochure will appear. If you managed to pay 60% of the offered price, you got a fair deal. There are also lots of branded clothings, bags, caps, running shoes and designer sunglasses at unreal prices. If the price is too good to be true, then it is a F. Just stick to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor. Avoid the weekends. Its jam packed. Oh here's a few tips. Give the fake electronics eg headphones a miss. The sound quality is crap. Make sure to try on every piece of clothings you are buying. Asian sizes differ from Kiwi size. Check the stuffs that you bought in the bag before you leave the shop. Finally, what can I say. Do accept the fact that you are paying for what you get.
A fake is just a fake.
There are better places to eat at a cheaper price than the foodcourts inside MBK.
SCAMS in Thailand LINK