What should I pay attention to when I go to Thailand with my friends for the first time?

In order to facilitate your safe travel in Thailand, we have posted relevant information on the "Consular Protection" section of the Embassy website about matters needing attention in traveling to Thailand. Please read carefully before going abroad. I hope this information will be helpful to your trip. 1. Basic weather situation in Thailand: Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, which is hot and humid. The hot season is from March to May, the rainy season is from June to September, and the cool season is 10- February of the following year. The annual average temperature is 28℃, and the annual temperature difference is small. Clothing: You can wear simple summer clothes all year round, swimmers can bring their own swimsuits and slippers, and long-sleeved coats are needed in cold weather at night. Time: one hour slower than Beijing time. Language: Thai and Chaozhou dialect are the main languages, and English is generally used in hotels. Drinking water: Thailand is used to adding ice cubes to drinks, and hotel tap water is not drinkable. Daily necessities: most hotels are not equipped with toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers. Please bring your own. Drugs: Please bring some commonly used drugs and first-aid medical supplies in case of emergency. Voltage: 220 volts. Shopping: The busiest areas in Bangkok are Longlu, Si Kang Shopping Plaza and Watergate District, featuring bird's nest, shark's fin, dried pork, precious stones and local fashion. Pataia Street is the most lively beach in Pataia. Currency: Thai baht is the unit of currency, and RMB 100 is about 450 baht. Customs: Passengers can bring 200 cigarettes and a bottle of foreign wine into the country free of charge. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants and vegetables are prohibited from entering the country. According to customs regulations, if you carry more than 50,000 baht or more than 2,000 dollars in cash, you must declare it. Passengers returning to Hong Kong are limited to 100 cigarettes per person. Protected animals cannot be brought back to Hong Kong. Note: According to airline regulations, each tourist can only carry checked baggage not exceeding 20kg and hand luggage not exceeding (55cm× 35cm× 22cm). In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, please don't take anything at the hotel without authorization. If you want to keep it as a souvenir, please buy it from the hotel. Safety tip: Don't help others to carry or store anything at will, so as not to be sued for possession of contraband. Cooked food and packaged drinks should be selected in areas with poor environmental sanitation. Avoid going out alone at night. Please remember to take valuables with you carefully, such as certificates, cash, traveler's checks, credit cards, air tickets, cameras, etc. Don't put them in suitcases or leave them in cars, hotel rooms or public places. 2. Relevant regulations on entry and exit in Thailand: (1) The documents required for entry into Thailand include: passport with a validity period of at least 6 months, entry and exit card (the original copy will be collected when entering the country, and the duplicate copy will be collected when leaving the country), and the entry and exit card must be filled out in English, with names in capital letters. (2) Entry formalities: put the entry and exit card in the passport, the immigration officer will go through the entry formalities, take out the checked baggage in the terminal building, and then go to the customs inspection office with the customs declaration form (if necessary) before leaving the customs. Duty-free items that tourists can bring into the country include 200 cigarettes and alcohol 1 kg. (3) Exit formalities: each person pays an airport tax of 500 baht. The Immigration Bureau of Thailand took the exit card, went through the exit formalities and stamped the exit stamp on the passport. Accept the security check. Thailand must not take more than 50,000 baht out of the country. (4) Thailand's entry and exit regulations are strict. Visitors to Thailand for short-term sightseeing must hold visas issued by the Thai Embassy. During sightseeing in Thailand, you must be inspected by immigration officials at any time. If the visa expires, a fine of 200 baht will be imposed every day, but the maximum fine shall not exceed 20,000 baht. (5) all religious and national cultural relics transactions are prohibited. Passengers carrying antiques and Buddha statues abroad must apply for an approval certificate from the national art department of Thailand in advance. Any businessman must pay income tax on his income during his stay in Thailand. All pornographic materials, drugs and weapons are prohibited from import and export, and offenders will be severely punished. (6) You can obtain a handbook of foreign exchange control and controlled articles from Thailand Museum Section, Wildlife Protection Section, Customs Department, Thailand Government Tourism Office, Thai Embassy, Consulate or overseas representative office to know what you want to buy, and you need to apply for approval from the government agency of Thailand Customs before leaving the country. (7) According to the relevant regulations of Thailand, the number of duty-free commodities allowed to enter the country is: sweet wine or spirits 1 kg, 50 cigars, 250 grams of cut tobacco or 200 cigarettes, 5 rolls of film or 3 rolls of film; Animals and plants are not allowed to enter this country. Passengers can buy 1 kg of wine, 200 cigarettes, a camera, a video camera and personal jewelry from the duty-free shop. The relevant regulations shall be subject to the official announcement of Thailand. Tel: 0066-2-535 1269, 535 1569, 5351153 or 5355044. Iii. Fire Prevention Instructions for Thai Hotels (1) After staying in the hotel, first check whether the safety door can be opened and whether the passage is clear, and remember the location of the safety door and the fire-fighting equipment in the passage to prevent fire. (2) Do not use electric spoons, electric stoves and other appliances that consume a lot of electricity, and do not cook indoors. (3) Don't put wet clothes on the lampshade to dry, and don't smoke in bed before going to bed. (4) Hurry to the hotel counter and wake others up. (5) The key is easy to take when it is placed at the bedside. When there is a fire, you must first know the source of the fire. Try to touch the doorknob. Don't open the door if it is very hot. First put the water in the trash can at the door, block the door with a wet towel, and then go to the window to call for help. If you want to escape, cover your face with a wet towel and breathe. Lie down off the ground 10-20 cm, and flee to the emergency door along the wall. If possible, bring a small flashlight. (6) In case of fire, don't use the elevator to escape. Four. Traffic precautions in Thailand 1. Drive on the left when driving, and obey the traffic rules. When you are in go on road trip, you should always pay attention to where you put your personal belongings. When you take a taxi, write down the car number first, so that you can quickly find what you left in the car. In buses and public places, pay special attention, pickpockets will bump into you on purpose, distract your attention, and then steal. Take the hotel's business card with you at all times in case you get lost. 6. Avoid walking alone in quiet streets or desolate areas. 5. shopping precautions in Thailand: don't carry too much cash. Try to use credit cards and traveler's checks. The same project should be paid in one lump sum. When using a credit card, you should confirm the amount on the receipt before signing it. Take care of your wallet and valuables. Take it with you even when taking pictures or going to the bathroom. Zip up your wallet and hang it on your chest. Travelling bags and backpacks are very convenient, but they are often the targets of thieves. It doesn't hurt to shop around. When buying high-priced items, compare more, because most items cannot be returned after purchase. Remember to ask for a complete receipt when you buy. You should take the jewels with you, and don't send them abroad. Jewelry and sapphire are graded in Thailand, and you should ask the store for the purchase certificate after purchase. Do not accept services such as sightseeing and free purchase provided by strangers. Choose department stores all over the country to shop, the price is more reasonable and the quality can be guaranteed. Respect Thailand's special religious beliefs, but also prevent forced shopping on the grounds of religious beliefs. Do not consume or buy protected wild animals and their products. Precautions for taking part in water activities with intransitive verbs, such as swimming, jet skis and speedboats, skydiving and diving. To participate in water activities, it is advisable to walk together and find out whether the venue is legal and whether the equipment is used and operated correctly. Listen to the guidance of professional coaches. Diving equipment cannot replace swimming ability. Don't try if you can't swim. Know the terrain, tide, current, wind direction, temperature, access point and other factors in advance. If the above factors are not suitable for water sports, don't reluctantly participate. To participate in activities in outer islands, it is advisable to ask travel agencies to arrange legal transportation boats, strictly abide by the regulations on wearing life jackets, and wear them all the time. If life jackets are not provided, they should take the initiative to ask for them. Take a yacht or motorboat, don't cross safe waters, and don't swim in water activities such as motorboats, speedboats and parachutes. Pay attention to the safety signs in the activity area, the location of rescue equipment and life-saving personnel. You should pay attention to your physical condition. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, cold, fever, drinking and after meals, don't take part in water sports and diving. If you feel tired and cold, you should leave the water and go ashore immediately. Avoid long-term immersion in water, exposure to the sun, and long-term not holding your breath, dizziness, drowning; Don't use earplugs when diving, because the pressure will make earplugs impact the eardrum and cause damage. When diving, don't put your head into the water first, but carry floating equipment. Before taking a yacht, you should know the passenger capacity of the yacht. If it is overloaded, you should refuse to ride. Don't concentrate on one side of the deck when taking it, so as not to lose the balance of the hull. For all kinds of water activities outside the travel agency's itinerary, the safety and physical condition should be carefully evaluated before participating. Vii. Thailand's helpline and related contact information: call for help 19 1 fire alarm 199 emergency center 169 1 medical assistance 1669 traffic accident197. Tourist help 1 155 Help at night 02-2264444 Bangkok directory enquiry hotline 1 133 other areas directory enquiry hotline 183 Bangkok Airport 1 Hall 02-5351. +030 1 General Administration of Immigration of Thailand: Tel: 02-2873 10 1 Address: Su 'an Phlu, Satongtai Road, Bangkok.