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Climate
The best months for traveling are December, January, and February, but November, March and April are also acceptable (though the air is humid and it may rain occasionally). |
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| Currency The Thai unit of currency is the Baht. The current exchange rate (February) is 32.69 Baht for 1 US $. You can change money either at the banks or at the money. The basic exchange rate is the same everywhere. It is best to bring traveler's cheque, because they are safer and the rate is slightly better than the rate for cash. (It is required to show your passport and state your address in Thailand if you want to cash a cheque.) |
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| Tipping In Thailand , it is not necessary for tipping. Most restaurants add a 10 per cent service charge to the bill an additional 5 to 10 per cent may be given, where deserved. There is no tipping in very simple restaurants or food stalls. Small tips can be accepted like 10-20 baht in small food stills, but really not necessary. At the hotel, it is common to give tips to bellboys, or housekeepers. . |
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| Health Drinking tab water is not hygienic in Thailand . Normally, the tourist hotels provide bottled water for free. You should be careful with the food from food stills or in simple restaurants. Eat only things that have been thoroughly cooked and are served really hot. Be careful of very spicy dishes with large amounts of chili, which may cause a severe diarrhea. Vaccinations against tetanus, hepatitis, and salmonella infections are generally advisable. . |
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| Electricity and appliances All electrical appliances in Thailand use 220V AC electricity and nothing is earthed. If you are bringing appliances from the USA or Australia , please kindly bring your own transformer, or a plug adapter. . |
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| VAT Tax The government will refund any VAT tax you pay as long as you keep the receipts and present them to the VAT refund counter at the airport before you leave, or at most department stores and duty free shops. . |
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| Internet Access There are plenty of Internet cafes around Bangkok and at all major tourist centers and department stores throughout Thailand . If you bring your notebook computer with you, buy an Internet startup kit at any computer or department store. The startup kits are available in a range of access times with very competitive prices. . |
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| Emergency & Useful Numbers Police 191 |
