Travel to Phuket, Thailand? What should I pay attention to?

What should be paid attention to when traveling to Phuket, Thailand

Instructions for entry and exit in Thailand

Entry and exit card for Thailand (in English pinyin):

Note: After disembarking, you should submit your passport and entry card before you arrive at the counter of the immigration office in the lobby. After checking the information, you will receive the entry card. Take care of the other outbound contact, and use it when you go through customs. Remember not to lose it.

Second, the best time to travel

November-April is the tourist season in Phuket every year, during which the temperature is suitable and the rainfall is small. The most beautiful Similan National Park on the island will also be open to welcome guests during this period; April is Thailand's eye-catching Songkran Festival, which should not be missed. However, hotel and travel expenses will be raised by about 15% during this period.

April-September is the rainy season in Phuket, especially in June-August. It rains almost every day, which will have a certain impact on the trip. In September, Phuket will also hold a vegetarian festival flaunting asceticism. Perhaps, it is also a good choice to appreciate the tropical customs under the harsh scorching sun.

3. Currency

Currency: Thailand's currency name is Thai Baht, and there are roughly several ways to exchange it:

1. The most cost-effective thing is to make an appointment in advance at the domestic China Bank, and the exchange rate is about 1:5.

2. When swiping a card at a local ATM with the UnionPay logo, it should be noted that the deposit balance of the ATM shows the amount of Thai baht calculated according to the foreign exchange quotation of China UnionPay at that time, not the RMB balance. The exchange rate is calculated according to the selling price of Thai baht announced by the Bank of China on the same day.

3. The Exchange kiosk marked Exchange on the roadside has a slightly lower exchange rate, but it is very convenient. Opening hours of the exchange booth: 9:-2: every day.

Fourth, time difference

The time difference between Thailand and China is one hour. If it is 11 am Beijing time, Thailand time should be 1 am.

five, five bank cards

1. UnionPay cards

In Thailand, UnionPay credit cards can be used to swipe cards at POS machines in many stores. Over 8, ATMs, including Kasikorn Bank, Thai Military Bank (TMB), SCIB Bank, Bangkok Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Siam City Bank, UOB Bank and Krung Thai Bank, can use UnionPay cards directly. It is suggested to withdraw cash from the ATM of Taihua Farmers Bank in Thailand. The service of this bank is very good. The ATM has an all-Chinese operation interface and its logo color is green.

1) China UnionPay has opened POS card swiping and ATM cash withdrawal services in Thailand, and all merchants with "UnionPay" logo can accept UnionPay cards. There is no handling fee for overseas credit card swiping or withdrawal, and the currency conversion fee ranging from 1% to 2% is exempted.

2) The handling fees of banks in Thailand are the same: 15 baht for every 2, baht, and 75 baht for every 1, baht. Each card can withdraw up to 4, baht per day, and some banks can only withdraw 2, baht per card per day.

2. Credit cards

Credit cards are generally accepted in high-end hotels, restaurants and other commercial organizations in Thailand. These places can use mainstream credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diner's Card. In Thailand, many banks and exchange points can also use VISA and MasterCard to advance cash. But there is a 1.5% handling fee.

1) Cash withdrawal by credit card requires interest payment or high handling fee, so it is recommended to use debit card for ATM withdrawal as far as possible;

2) Credit cards are limited by the credit limit, which may lead to high expenses beyond the credit limit. It is recommended to use a savings card for large-scale consumption.

3) In addition to withdrawing cash, UnionPay cards can also be used in most large shopping malls and shopping malls in Thailand.

VI. Tax refund

Tax refund in Phuket can only be provided in large and formal shopping malls, and the amount of tax refund is 7%, starting with 2, baht.

when you apply for tax refund at the airport, you need to pay a handling fee of 1 baht for each tax refund form. For example, the tax refund form for 2 baht goods, the tax refund is 14 baht, the handling fee is 1 baht, and the actual amount is 4 baht. Therefore, as far as possible, the receipts in the same department store can be centralized for tax refund, which can reduce the handling fee. You need to apply for a tax refund form directly in a shop or shopping center after shopping. You need to fill in passport information on the tax refund form, and you need to carry your passport with you when shopping, or remember your passport number. Handle it at the airport with a tax refund form (not just a receipt).

VII. Communication

1. Telephone card

Truemove card: used more and has a good reputation; Happy card: secondly, 1-2-Call card: expensive and not widely used.

you can buy and recharge at 7-eleven convenience stores, telecom business halls and even airports. Now there are agents on the Internet who can buy Thai phone cards in China, and the price will be cheaper than that in Thailand, and provide special instructions and instructions, which is very cost-effective and convenient.

for most tourists, Happy Tourist SIM card of DTAC company is recommended, which is specially launched for tourists. You can purchase a 7-day unlimited 3G traffic package at a price of 299 baht, including 1 baht, and you can make local calls in China or Thailand for about 1 minutes. If it is more than 7 days, you can purchase a prepaid card and open a limited online package of 49 baht/day (25M traffic/day) or 199 baht/week (1G traffic/day).

call China fixed line: 4+86+ area code ( omitted, if Beijing area code is 1, dial 1)+ fixed telephone number, 1 baht/minute; Call China mobile: 4+86+ mobile phone number, 1 baht/minute; Sending SMS messages to China mobile phone is 5 baht/message, and sending MMS messages is 15 baht/message.

local call to Thailand: + Thailand number, 1 baht/minute; Send 3 baht for SMS and 5 baht for MMS to Thailand.

users of China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile who have started international roaming can use their mobile phones to make calls in Thailand

Tips:

If you don't need to use GPRS and other data functions abroad, you must remember to turn them off and only keep the voice call function, because the cost of international data traffic is really high.

2. Network

The network in Thailand is not as developed as that in China, and the internet access speed is relatively slow, but it can cover the whole island of Phuket. At present, the main network companies are TOT, TureMove and 3BB. Hotels in Phuket will provide Wi-Fi service. Usually, five-star hotel networks need to pay, about 3 baht/hour. It is more convenient to surf the Internet by mobile phone, and you can directly purchase the matching of traffic and calls. At present, DTAC has launched a 299-baht tourist card, which can enjoy unlimited Internet access and 1-baht telephone charges within 7 days. You might as well rent a portable wifi at the airport or online before going abroad, so it will be more convenient to roam abroad.

VIII. Tipping

Phuket is the most popular place of tipping culture in Thailand. In addition to the 1% service charge added to the bill by most high-end hotels and restaurants, there are other places where tips may be required, such as tour guides, waiters, pick-up drivers and room cleaners, with a minimum of 2 baht. Of course, these are not necessary, but more a kind of etiquette. In addition, when tipping, don't give coins, because coins are for beggars, but if there are coins in the change after dinner, this can be left directly in the checkout folder as a tip for the service staff.

IX. Power socket

Switching plug: The voltage in Thailand is 22V. Most hotel power plugs are two-phase flat plugs, and only a few are two-phase round plugs. However, if there are three holes in the charging equipment, you can bring your own switching plug for emergencies.

X. Important telephone number

1. Emergency center: 1691

2. Medical assistance: 1669

3. Fire alarm: 199

4. Alarm/emergency help: 911

5. Tourist police: 1155, 24 hours, able to speak English.

Thailand's international area code is 66

Phuket's local area code is 76

Tips

1. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun

Puma Island is extremely ultraviolet, and if you don't do a good job in sun protection, you will easily get sunburned. Experienced tour guides will repeatedly emphasize sun protection to tourists before leaving the group. If you don't listen to the tour guide's advice, you will get little sunburn, but if you get sunburned carelessly, you will not only be able to play in the water, but even sleep will cause intense pain. This will greatly affect the mood of the next journey.

2. rip current, far away from rip current

, is a narrow and strong current like a beam, which flows outward in a direction perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the coast. Although this stream of water is not long, it is very fast, the flow rate can be as high as more than 2 meters per second, and the duration of each stream is two or three minutes or even longer. Rip current is also called the rollback flow. Rip current can easily wash people off the coast, leading to tragedy.

3. Beware of submarine bombs

When snorkeling, don't just indulge in the bizarre underwater world. We must pay attention to the dangerous submarine bomb-sea urchin hidden in the ocean. If you step on it unfortunately, what awaits you is screaming and unforgettable pain. If you accidentally step on it, beat the soles of your feet with a wooden board until the spikes are discharged. After removing the sea urchin thorns, wipe it around the wound with Thai ancient grass ointment to relieve the pain.

4. Stay away from monkeys

No matter in Monkey Beach or in Phuket Giant Buddha. Stay away from monkeys when you see them. Although they are lively, lovely and quaint, the number of cases of monkey wounding has been increasing in recent years. After all, monkeys live in the wild in wild at heart. And being scratched and bitten by monkeys is not covered by travel insurance, so you'd better be careful.