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@anidel
Yep.
Also be ready to bargain a lot and still feel like you've been cheated (you have been, no matter what)
In some places tuk-tuk are among the most expensive.
There are cheaper nicer neans of transport. For example the metered taxis in Bangkok can be cheaper but a bit hard to convince, at times, to actually drive you at your destination. The available for hire have a red sign on their windshield.
In Chiang Mai and other placed there are red trucks that curry (ops, carry) more passengers to their destinations. A bit slower, more real, very cheap. We used them a lot in Chiang Mai.
Hotels do call you a taxi but they are the most expensive. Just go out on the road, grab one and bargain or ask for a metered trip.
Food ia amazing everywhere. On the streets, restaurants etc. We are eating a lot in the markets stopping at those who seem genuine and honest.
Grilled meat on a skewer look tasty, but they have a totally different fragrance and texture than ours. Be warned.
Try everything that is cooked and you'll enjoy it a lot
As per water they also don't drink tap water as it is dangerous. They all use water from bottles or, for ice and cooking, pre-boiled water. So drink the same water they drink. No worries.
ATM and 7/11 and Boots are everywhere too.
In hotels always check for the toilet paper. They don't use it (they "shower" down there, but no idea on how they dry it up) so check it's there and there is enough.