What are the precautions for traveling in Thailand?

During the summer vacation, many families from China organized tours to Thailand. Bian Xiao specially prepared a content of Thai common sense for those who recently traveled to Thailand, hoping to help everyone.

Weather: 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: mainly Thai and English.

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.

Currency: Thai baht is the unit of currency, and RMB 100 is about 500 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. You can't carry protected animals.

First, the necessary information:

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

2. razors, skin care products, cosmetics, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas, watches, pens and notebooks, please bring them as needed.

3. Thai hotels do not provide disposable towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and slippers. Please bring it yourself.

4. Please take the standing medicine, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, painkiller, band-aid, wind oil, motion sickness medicine, etc.

5. Record the telephone number and common telephone number of China Embassy in Thailand.

Address of the Embassy in Thailand: 57 Rachadapisekroad, Bangkok, Thailand 10 1 10.

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

Fax: (662)2468247

Other important telephone numbers: call for help 19 1, fire alarm 199, emergency center 169 1, medical assistance 1669.

Second, the entry and exit of Thailand:

1, you can exchange some Thai baht in advance, and the amount of Thai baht you can carry when entering or leaving the country cannot be higher than 50,000 Thai baht.

Pirated works are not allowed to be brought into China. Legal works, such as computer software and works of art, are limited to one copy per person. It is forbidden to carry narcotics, drugs, pornographic books and weapons.

There is a blue toll-free phone near the baggage carousel at Bangkok airport in Thailand. In an emergency, you can contact the outside world by telephone.

4. To buy large-scale Buddha statues, antiques and artworks (except small souvenirs) that need special packaging in Thailand, you must first obtain an export license from the relevant competent department or shop so that they can be inspected by the customs when leaving the country.

5. Don't take your luggage casually, in case it is illegal to carry contraband such as drugs and guns.

6. Exit formalities: Airport tax is 500 baht per person. 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.

7. According to the relevant regulations of Thailand, the number of duty-free commodities allowed to be brought into the country is: sweet wine or spirits 1 kg, 50 cigars, 250g cut tobacco or 200 cigarettes, 5 rolls of film or 3 rolls of film, and animals and plants are not allowed to be brought into the country. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants and vegetables are prohibited from entering the country. Passengers can buy 1 kg of wine, 200 cigarettes, a camera, a video camera and personal jewelry from the duty-free shop. 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. Protected animals cannot be brought back to Hong Kong.

Third, exchange:

Thailand's common currency is Thai baht, which is about RMB: Thai baht = 5. * * * There are two kinds of coins and paper money: coins are Thai baht and Satan, 1 Thai baht is 100 Satan, and the face value is 25 Satan, 50 Satan, 1 Thai baht and 5 Thai baht. The denominations of banknotes are 10 baht, 20 baht, 50 baht, 100 baht and 500 baht.

1. After changing Thailand factory in China: 1994, pay attention to changing Thai baht. You can also exchange with local tour guides. The biggest advantage is that you can exchange it with the original price of the tour guide before leaving the local area.

2. Converting US dollars in China: US dollars are converted into denominations of 100 or 50, and the exchange rates of these two denominations are relatively high. Please check the publication date of the dollar you got. B2 before 1996 (including version 96) is difficult to change in Puji Island. It is said that the machine does not recognize it. At the airport, the exchange rate is low, so it is best not to change it, but you must remember to get the map of Phuket Airport.

3. Most shops can spend money by credit card: now that RMB is appreciating and the dollar is depreciating, it is a good way to spend money by credit card; Another advantage of spending by credit card is that you don't need to change foreign exchange when you go back to China to spend in the duty-free shopping mall at the airport. But some places will charge a handling fee of 3-5%. Please ask before use.

4. Use a debit card to withdraw cash locally through UnionPay: UnionPay is not limited by time and place, and there will be no difference in exchange rates from place to place. UnionPay uses RMB to purchase foreign exchange immediately. As long as it supports UnionPay, it can be used as an ATM.

Fourth, the shopping tax rebate.

1. Tourists can ask for a refund of 7% VAT when they buy goods in Thailand. Did you buy it? VatRefundforTourists？ If you mark the goods and spend 2000 baht in the same store on the same day, you can fill out a travel tax refund application form with your passport and print the original tax payment certificate on the day of shopping. According to the total amount of goods applying for tax refund under the same passport, if the goods are returned by airport tax refund or bank draft or bank card transfer, a handling fee of 65,438+000 baht and bill transfer fee will be charged.

2. After arriving at the airport, go to VatRefundOffice, stamp it, go through the exit formalities normally, and then show your passport and tax refund form at the tax refund counter in the departure hall. If you buy valuables such as jewelry and watches, you need to show the purchased goods when you receive the tax refund, so you should take this into account when you check your luggage before.

Verb (short for verb) bargaining:

Department stores have standard fixed prices, and most other places need to bargain. In general, your final transaction price can be 10-40% lower than the original offer. It mainly depends on your skills and the mood of the owner. But remember, Thais appreciate good manners and sense of humor. As long as you have patience and a cheerful smile, you can not only get a better price, but also enjoy the art of shopping.

The intransitive verb Thailand's habitual taboo.

1. Please don't denigrate the royal family. Thais respect the royal family very much, so tourists should also show their respect for the king, queen and members of the royal family carefully.

Ladies are not allowed to wear short skirts and sleeveless dresses when they enter the palace. Men must wear jackets with collars, not slippers. Men and women are not allowed to show their shoulders.

When visiting religious sites, please take off your shoes and hats before entering the temple dedicated to Buddha statues. You'd better not wear shorts. Please don't enter when there is a religious assembly. Women should avoid touching monks, such as offering property, asking men to do it for them or putting it directly on the table.

4. Greeting: The way Thai people greet is to put their hands together, put them on their chest, and then bow politely;

5. Head and feet: refers to the highest and lowest parts of the human body. Thais are forbidden to touch people's heads (including children), even if it is friendly. Pointing at someone or something with your feet is considered very impolite.

6. Don't be too close to men and women in public places, and don't lose your temper in public.

7. Don't scare others from behind. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand. Don't play cards even in the hotel.

8. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand. You can't play cards or mahjong even in a hotel room.

9. Durian should not be brought to the car or hotel. Do not eat wild mammals.

10. Don't give coins when tipping. Generally speaking, coins are for beggars.

Seven, Thailand post newsletter:

Mobile phone: GSM users in China can use their mobile phones in Thailand. Rmb/min for local calls to 5 yuan, RMB/min for receiving calls to 6 yuan, RMB/min for domestic calls1RMB for 3 yuan, and RMB for short messages to 2 yuan. You can also buy a mobile phone SIM card in Thailand. There are three kinds of mobile phone SIM cards in Thailand: one-call two-card, happy card and real card, all of which are one-way charges. There is no difference between local calls and long-distance calls in Thailand. If the prepaid phone bill is 0, you can still answer it.

1-2-call card: SIM card costs 300 baht, including 300 baht phone bill, which is equivalent to sending numbers for free. During 5:00- 17:00, the domestic telephone charge is 1 baht per call (unlimited times); During 17:00-5:00, the fee per minute is 1 Thai baht. Overseas): 008 Domestic call: 008 (or 009)+86+ number (fixed telephone requires area code), 7 baht per minute. Send a short message to 1 1 Thai baht.

Happy card: 99 baht, including 35 baht phone bill. Call China and dial 009. The charge for calling home is 7 baht/minute. There is no time limit for making local calls. They are all 1 baht/minute.

Real card: 99 baht each, including 30 baht phone bill. Call back to China is the cheapest, with 30 seconds as the billing unit. For domestic calls, dial 009, which is less than 6 baht/minute.

Postage: Sending a postcard to China is 15 baht.

Important telephone number:

Tourist police service telephone number: 1 155

What's the slogan of the tourist service center hotline? Remember a number and travel all over Thailand? . The purpose is to provide fast service for tourists, make the service meet international standards, and make foreign tourists full of confidence in traveling to Thailand.

Main service contents:

1, providing tourist information;

2, statistics reflect the daily situation of tourists, to provide convenience for tourists and ensure safety;

3. Accept tourists' complaints in the process of traveling;

4. Provide police network services and accept alarms and criminal inquiries. If tourists are in trouble, the police will take prompt action.

Eight. Thailand's security

Generally speaking, it is very safe in Thailand, but everything should be cautious. Careful prevention is far more secure than injury or careless injury.

1, be careful of the property, the fortune is not revealed. Don't put your bags or other valuables anywhere. Try to carry them with you or put them in the hotel safe.

2. Shopping fraud prevention. Someone sells you jewelry stores on the street, mostly illegal fraud. Sometimes, they will skillfully promote it to tourists in the name of promotion by the Thai government. Most travel teams have projects to go to jewelry factories. Passengers are advised to ask about the return before buying. If the procedure is too complicated or there is no official guarantee, it is recommended not to buy it.

Please observe the emergency exit when staying in the hotel. If the hotel alarm rings, please don't panic, please leave quickly through the emergency exit. Please lock the safety lock of the room during the break. Don't open the door for strangers, don't hang clothes on the hotel lights, don't smoke in bed, and don't throw cigarette butts, so as to avoid fire liability or damage to hotel items and claim compensation.

4. If the hotel swimming pool is not open and there is no lifeguard on site, please don't enter the swimming pool without authorization, otherwise any accident will occur at your own risk.

5. When taking a boat or engaging in water activities, be sure to wear a life jacket. Don't walk around when the boat is moving. Don't put your hands or feet on the side of the boat to avoid injury. Don't play in the water by the sea, and don't exceed the safety warning line.

6. When taking photos with animals, don't tease or pull out the sideburns of animals. Please follow the instructions of the animal trainer to avoid accidents caused by human factors.

Nine. Others in Thailand

Tipping: In addition to the service charge of 10% added to the bill in most hotels and restaurants, tipping may be required in some places. Of course, these are not necessary, but more of a courtesy:

Thai massage: It can be given flexibly according to the service quality or professional standard of the masseur, about 50- 100 baht.

Riding an elephant in the jungle: give the elephant trainer about 50 baht each time.

Photo with the shemale: about 50- 100 baht per person.

Baggage tip: 20 baht per room at a time.

Bedside tip: 20 baht per day for a room.

Hotel staff provide good service, so they can tip at their discretion, generally about 20 baht or 1 USD at a time, and the restaurant tip ratio is 10%.

X. Precautions for swiping bank cards in Thailand

I am still very experienced in swiping bank cards. In Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and other places in Thailand, more than 2,000 POS machines can use UnionPay credit cards to swipe their cards, and more than 8,000 ATMs such as KasikornBank, TMB Military Bank and SCB Bank (Purple) in Thailand can directly withdraw Thai baht with UnionPay cards. It is suggested to withdraw cash from the ATM of Thailand Taihua Farmers Bank. The service of this bank is very good. The ATM has an all-Chinese interface, and its logo color is green. But in fact, UnionPay cards are not widely used in Thailand, so it is best to use bank cards with VISA and MasterCard logos.

Tips:

(1) Credit card (credit card) needs to pay interest or the handling fee is high, so it is recommended to use debit card (savings card) for ATM withdrawal as much as possible;

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

(3) Alipay can be used in most places in Thailand, especially in convenience stores 7 1 1, and the exchange rate of Alipay is very cost-effective.

XI。 The pronunciation of the official Thai language is as follows:

You're welcome, Mai Penglai. I'm sorry, Cotterhead.

how much is it? Nitaurai? Where is it? Youtenai?

Help! chooaydooay！ I'm lost. Chanlongtahng。

1, hello! /Sa-wa-di-ka (female) Sa-wa-di-kab (male) Sawa dika/ hello! /hi!

2. How are you/Sa-Bai-Di-Mesabadi/How are you?

3. I'm fine! /sa-bai-di Sabaidi /Iamfine!

4. What is your name? /kun-ci-a-lai Kun to Alai /whatisyourname?

5. Where are you going? Where are you going?

6. Goodbye! /La-Gong La Gong/Goodbye! /Bye bye

7. Good luck! /CuO-di CuO di/ Good luck!

8. Thank you! /kuo-Kun kukun/ Thank you!

9. Excuse me! /Broaden and expand/Sorry! /Excuse me!

10, never mind! /Mai-Bian-Lai sells whips/Forget it!

1 1, I don't understand! /Grilled wheat sells well/Don? Understand!

Can you help me? /kun-que-can-dai-mai Kun que silkworm replaces wheat /canyouhelpme?

13, I'm looking for it. /can-ha-silkworm friends/me? I'm looking.

14, lost it. /Mai-Lu-Zha-Tan street vendor/loser.

15 I want to go-. /Can-Ya-Bai Can-Ya-Bai-/I want to go-

16, railway station/sartan-ni-lo-visatani/railway station?

17, Gong * * * Bus Station/Sha-Tan-Ni-Luo-Mishattani Stack Baa/ Bus Station

18, airport/sandbag ice/airport

19, Hotel/Longliang/Liang Long/Hotel

20. School/Longlian/Longlian/School

2 1, police station/sartan-nidan-roshatan-danian stack/police station

22. Hospital/Longpayaban/Hospital

23. Toilet/Hong Kong/Toilet/Toilet

24. Don't/Mai-Ao sell concave/Tang? Yes/no

25, want/concave/need

26. No/Wheat vegetables sell vegetables/Ann? Yes/no

27. Yes/Cai Cai/Yes/Yes

28. Don't be afraid/Mike? Wax gourd sells wax gourd

29. Don't worry! /mai-dong-huan sells winter relief /CareNothingFor!

30. Brother | Sister (Thai courtesy title) /pi fart /elder brother | Sister

Twelve. Traffic prevention measures in Thailand

1. Drive on the left in Thailand and obey the traffic rules. Chinese style? Don't cross the road in Thailand.

2. When you are in go on road trip, you should always pay attention to where you put your items.

Write down the car number first when you take a taxi, so that you can quickly find the items that have fallen back in the car.

Take the business card of the hotel with you in case you get lost.

5. Avoid walking alone in quiet streets or desolate areas.

6. Thailand is very fast, so we must pay attention to safety.

7. There are many motorcycles in Thailand, and the accident rate is high. Be careful when riding motorcycles on the road.

8. Be sure to bring coins when you take the subway, because the subway system in Thailand is relatively old, and you can only use coins most of the time, and some may accept paper money, but the denomination of paper money will be limited.

Thirteen. Other considerations:

1. When traveling abroad, be sure to bring some commonly used safety drugs and emergency medical supplies in case of emergency; Due to environmental awareness, Southeast Asian hotels often don't have disposable items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers, so tourists prepare them themselves. Most hotels in Southeast Asia have a voltage of 220V V. Generally, hotels do not provide hot drinking water.

2. It is summer in Southeast Asia and Thailand all year round. In principle, you only need to bring summer clothes. But it's best to take a thin coat when entering or leaving the air-conditioned room or going to Hong Kong and Macao. In addition, please bring sunglasses, sun hat, umbrella, heatstroke prevention medicine, swimming suit and sun protection and other tourism products.

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.

Note: According to airline regulations, each tourist can only carry checked baggage of not more than 20kg and one piece of luggage of not more than (55cm? 35cm？ 22 cm) of hand luggage. 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.