Android Apps for Curious Upcountry Thailand Tourists?

[henrik2000]

Hello, which Android-Apps are good for an immersive Thailand tourist? I will soon travel 1-2 months upcountry with rental car and many village trips. Little English spoken.

• I already do have guide books and phrase books (I like print).
• Also on the phone I have Google Maps, apps for Open Street Maps (like Osmand), G Translate incl. offline function.
• I have a new Google Pixel phone with amazing speech recognition locally offline, but am not sure if it is useful for Thai language.
• I already do speak basic Thai (enough for small talk, tourist practicalities and ordering less spicy foods). But I cannot read Thai and don't want to learn reading it, but I'd love to informally improve my spoken Thai (not systematically).

Do you actually use any useful  

• Android apps for Thai language (not online resource)
• Android apps translating pictures of Thai signs into English
• Android apps for Thai food (with built-in photos and pronounciation)
• whatever else, but no need apps for travel tips, accomodation or navigation

A one-off payment (not subscription) for a useful app would be ok.

Obviously, there are many such apps in the Play Store, but before trying around I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer apps that

• work locally without internet connection (have enough storage space)
• don't spy around my phone (55)
• aren't flooded with ads and stress-factors

Thanks for your recommendations from real life!

Edited November 10, 2022 by henrik2000

[scubascuba3]

Google Lens app to translate photos of signs, any thai printed writing

[henrik2000]

17 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Google Lens app to translate photos of signs, any thai printed writing

Thanks, great hint.

 

(I remember, how in the middle of Isaan Nowhere with motorcycle i stood in front of huge Thai-only road signs at a road junction, and it was before GPS navigation, and i stopped a Thai moto rider and asked:

"Now, which road to Khon Kaen please na khrap?"

"But there's this big sign, don't you see?")