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Welcome to Thailand

General Information

thailand Capital: Bangkok.

Time: GMT + 7.

Tel. Code: 00 66 .

Official Language:
Thai is the official language. English is widely spoken, especially in establishments catering for tourists.

Currency:
Baht (Bt) = 100 satang. Notes are in denominations of Bt1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Bt10, 5 and 1, and 50 and 25 satang. In addition, there are a vast number of commemorative coins which are also legal tender.


Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz. American- and European-style two-pin plugs are in use.

Religion:
The vast majority adhere to Buddhism (Theravada form), 4 per cent are Muslim and there are Christian minorities.

Climate

Climate:
Generally hot, particularly between March and May. The monsoon season runs from June to October, when the climate is still hot and humid with torrential rains. The best time for travelling is November to February (cool season.

Required clothing:
Lightweights and rainwear are advised.

Airports

Bangkok International (BKK) (Don Muang) is 24km (15 miles) north of the city (travel time - 40-60 minutes). There is a 24-hour bus service to the city centre.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 15km (9 miles) southwest of the city (travel time - 20 minutes).
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 35km (22 miles) northwest of Phuket. Buses and taxis are available to the city centre.

Hat Yai International (HDY) has recently been opened; so far it is only used for flights to Asian destinations and domestic flights. The nearest town is Songkhla (approximately 20km/12.5 miles away).

Departure tax: Bt500 for all international departures. Transit passengers and children under 2 years of age are exempt.

Internal transportation: Road, rail and river are the modes of transportation within Thailand.

Travel Times

The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Bangkok to other major cities/towns in Thailand:

City Air Rail Road
Chiang Rai 1.15 - 12.00
Chiang Mai 1.00 14.00 10.00
Hat Yai 1.15 17.00 15.00
Hua Hin 0.40 4.00 3.00
Pattaya - - 3.00
Phitsanulok 0.55 6.00 5.30
Phuket 1.20 - 10.45
Samui 1.20 14.00 13.00
Surat Thani 1.00 12.00 11.00
Ubon Ratchathani 1.45 11.00 10.00
Udon Thani 1.00 10.15 9.00

Public Holidays 2005

Public Holidays 2005:

Jan 1 New years day.
Feb 17 Magha Bucha Day.
Apr 6 Chakri Day.
Apr 13-15 Songkran (Thai New Year).
May 1 Labour Day.
May 5 Coronation Day.
May 23* Visakha Bucha.
Jun 23* Khao Phansa Day (Buddhist Lent).
Jul 1 Mid Year Bank Holiday.
Aug 12 HM The Queen's Birthday.
Oct 23 Chulalongkorn Day.
Dec 5 HM The King's Birthday.
Dec 10 Constitution Day.
Dec 31 New Year's Eve.

Note: *The religious festivals are determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and therefore are difficult to predict. The dates provided here are estimates.

Passport/Visa

Passport

Passport valid for six months beyond intended length of stay required by all except the following:

(a) holders of a Hong Kong (SAR) certificate of identity bearing a Thai visa issued in Hong Kong;

(b) holders of a Singapore certificate of identity with a visa;

(c) holders of South African temporary passports;

(d) holders of a UN laisser-passer and Macau (SAR) China Travel Permits.
Nationals of Afghanistan and Iraq will be refused

Visas

Required by all except the following nationals for touristic stays, provided they hold valid passports, sufficient funds and confirmed tickets to leave Thailand within 30 days:

(a) nationals of the countries referred to in the chart above, except
nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa;

(b) nationals of Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR), Indonesia, Israel, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, The Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 12 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets and other documents for an onward journey and they do not leave the transit lounge.

Note:

(a) The following nationals can obtain an entry visa on arrival at 23 designated immigration checkpoints throughout Thailand (consult nearest Embassy/Consulate for further information), provided holding a confirmed ticket to leave within 15 days, proof of sufficient funds, application form with recent photo, a valid passport and that their visit is for tourist purposes only: Bhutan, China (PR), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Mauritius, Oman, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. The fee for this service is approximately 300 Baht; note that this is subject to frequent change. Travellers should also note that there are normally long queues at the immigration checkpoints. (b) Anyone intending to stay longer than 15 days must obtain a visa prior to arrival.

 
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