Things to note when traveling to Thailand

Thailand is located in the center of Southeast Asia and is the natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and southern China. The general public is accustomed to compare the territory of the country to the head of an elephant, with the north as the "elephant's crown", the northeast as the "elephant's ears", the Gulf of Siam as the "elephant's mouth", and the narrow strip of land in the south as the "elephant's mouth". trunk". Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, with a temperature of no less than 18°C ??all year round. The latest exchange rate between Thai baht and RMB is, 1 yuan = 4.92 baht.

1. Necessary instructions:

1. Documents: passport, ID card, copy of certificate and 2 2-inch photos (it is convenient to replace the certificate if it is lost)

2. Please bring razors, skin care products, cosmetics, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas, watches, pens, and small notebooks according to your needs

3. Thai hotels do not provide disposable Please bring your own towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, and slippers

4. Record the phone number and frequently used phone numbers of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand

Address of the Embassy in Thailand: Bangkok, Thailand No. 57, RACHADAPISEK ROAD, BANGKOK 10110, THAILAND)

Tel: (662) 2477554 (Office); 2457032, 2457036-7 (Consular Department); 2457038 ( Business Office)

Other important telephone numbers: 191 for police assistance, 199 for fire alarm, 1691 for emergency center, and 1669 for medical assistance.

2. Entry and exit into Thailand:

1. Pirated works are not allowed to be brought into the country. Legal works such as computer software, artwork, etc. are limited to one copy per person. It is strictly prohibited to carry narcotics, drugs, pornographic books, weapons, etc.

2. When purchasing Buddha statues, antiques, and works of art (except small souvenirs) that are large in size and require special packaging in Thailand, you must first obtain an export license from the relevant competent authority or store so that you can export them when leaving the country. Submit for customs inspection.

3. Exit procedures: Each person pays an airport tax of 500 baht. The Thai Immigration Bureau will collect the exit card, go through the departure procedures, and stamp the exit stamp on the passport. Go through security inspection.

4. According to the relevant regulations of Thailand, the number of duty-free goods allowed to be brought into the country is: 1 kilogram of liqueur or spirits, 50 cigars, 250 grams of cut tobacco or 200 cigarettes, and 5 rolls of film or 3 rolls of movies. Film, animals and plants are not allowed to be brought into the country. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants, vegetables, etc. are prohibited from entry.

3. Currency exchange:

Thailand’s common currency is the Thai Baht, which is approximately RMB: Thai Baht = 5. Banknotes are divided into two types: coins and banknotes: coins include baht and satan, one baht is one hundred satan, and the face value is 25 satan, 50 satan, 1 baht and 5 baht. The denominations of banknotes are 10 baht, 20 baht, 50 baht, 100 baht and 500 baht.

4. Thai taboos

1. Please do not slander the royal family. Thai people respect the royal family very much, so visitors should also be careful to show respect for the king, queen and members of the royal family. ;

2. Ladies are not allowed to wear short skirts and sleeveless clothes when entering the palace. Men must wear collared tops and are not allowed to wear slippers. Men and women are not allowed to show their shoulders.

3. When visiting religious sites, please take off your shoes and hat before entering the temple where Buddha statues are enshrined. It is best not to wear shorts. Please do not enter when there is a religious gathering; women should avoid touching monks. If you want to donate money, you can ask a man to do it for you or place it directly on the table.

4. Greetings: The Thai way of greeting is to put hands together, place them on the chest, and then nod and bow politely;

5. Head and feet: refer to the highest and lowest points on the body. parts. Thais are taboo about touching people's heads (including children), even as a friendly gesture. Pointing at someone or an object with your feet is considered extremely impolite;

6. Don’t give coins when tipping. Usually coins are given to beggars.

5. Safety in Thailand

It is generally very safe to be in Thailand. However, it is always better to be cautious. Careful prevention is far more secure than injury or damage caused by carelessness.

6. Others in Thailand

Tipping: In addition to most hotels and restaurants adding a 10 service fee to the bill, there are other places where tips may be required. Of course, These are not necessary, but more of a courtesy:

Thai Massage: You can be flexible depending on the service quality or professionalism of the masseur, about 50-100 baht.

Jungle elephant ride: Pay the mahout about 50 baht each time.

Taking pictures with a ladyboy: about 50-100 baht per person per time.

Luggage tip: 20 Thai Zhu per room for the bellman.

Bedside tip: 20 baht per room per day.

If the hotel staff provides good service, you can leave a tip at their discretion. Generally, it is about 20 baht or about 1 US dollar per time. The tip ratio in restaurants is 10.