Climate
: We enjoy a tropical
climate with 3 distinct seasons - hot from March through May,
wet from June to September, and cool from October through February.
The average annual temperature is 28 C (83 F), ranging from
in Bangkok, for example, from 30 C in April to 25 C in December.
What
To Wear : Light, loose cotton clothing
is best. Nylon should be avoided. Sweaters are needed during
the cool season evenings or if visiting mountainous areas or
national parks. Jackets and ties are required in a few restaurants
and nightclubs. Neat clothes are required for entering temples
or palaces
Business
Hours : Most offices open from 9 am
to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. General
banking hours are Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Many
stores open 12 hours a day, seven days a week.
Currency : There
are 100 satangs in 1 baht. (B=baht) Notes are issued in denominations
of B1000 (gray), B500 (purple), B100 (red), B50 (blue), B20
(green), and B10 (brown). There are 10, 5 and 1 baht coin,
and 50 and 25 satang. Most foreign currencies and traveller
cheques are easily changed at banks, hotels or moneychangers.
All major credit cards are widely accepted throughout the
kingdom.
Local
Time : GMT + 7 hours
Electricity
: The electric system
is 220 Volt AC (50 cycles). There are many plugs and sockets
in use. Travelers with shavers, tape recorders and other appliances
should carry a plug-adapter kit.
Visas
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Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
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Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Ireland
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Italy
Japan
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Korea, Republic of
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Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Singapore
South Africa
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Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
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United Kingdom
United States
Vietnam
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Albania
Antigua & Barbuda
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Armenia
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Bulgaria
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Burundi
Cameroon
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Central African Rep.
Chad
China
Taiwan
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
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Cote D’ Ivorie
Croatia
Czech Rep.
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Dominican Republic
Ecuador
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Ethiopia
Gabon
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Guatemala
Guinea
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Hungary
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Jamaica
Kazakhstan
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Latvia
Lesotho
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Mali
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Mauritius
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Monaco
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Niger
Panama
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Peru
Poland
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
St. Christopher & Nevis
St. Lucia
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Trinidad & Tobago
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
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Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Nationals
of Countries exempt from Visa Fees by treaty
Philippines, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Tunisia
Nationals of Countries That May Enter Thailand Without
a Visa for a Maximum Stay of 90 Days for Purposes of
Tourism and Temporary Business Based on Inter-Governmental
Agreements (no extension of stay will be granted)
Brazil, Korea, Peru |
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