What should you pay attention to when traveling to Chiang Mai?

1. Remember to purchase overseas travel insurance

According to Thai laws and relevant regulations, accident claims follow the insurance compensation principle. The main channels are travel agency purchasing, self-included tickets or self-purchased by tourists. The scenic spots involved usually pay a small amount of medical expenses depending on the circumstances, but do not accept requests for mental compensation and other requests from the parties involved. Insurance accident benefits in Thailand are low and not enough to cover the medical expenses of major injuries and illnesses. It is recommended that tourists going to Thailand, especially self-guided tourists, purchase overseas travel insurance from a regular insurance company before leaving the country. They can also purchase local personal accident insurance and car rental insurance after arriving in Thailand to enhance their financial security against unexpected accidents and prevent Suffer before it happens.

2. Consciously abide by traffic laws and choose tourism projects carefully

Northern Thailand has frequent rainfall, steep mountains and many curves, and is prone to accidents. Try not to rent cars or motorcycles for travel. The driving direction in Thailand is right-hand drive and left-hand driving. Contrary to China, renting a motorcycle is extremely dangerous. And driving in Thailand with a Chinese driver's license is not protected by law, and you will bear corresponding liability if an accident occurs. It is recommended to choose local bus transportation or charter a car to travel to scenic spots. Remember to wear a helmet when driving a motorcycle. When driving, be sure to let the oncoming vehicle pass first and make sure there are no oncoming vehicles in sight before turning or making a U-turn. Pedestrians should be especially careful when crossing the road. Vehicles in Thailand drive on the right and drive on the left. The driving direction is opposite to that in China, and the speed is relatively fast. Tourists must "look right and left" to ensure that they can pass quickly when it is safe.

The risk factors for activities such as jungle flying, elephant riding, and getting close to wild animals vary from person to person. The swimming pools of hotels in northern Thailand are deep and unattended, so be sure to evaluate your own situation and potential risks and choose carefully.

3. Spend prudently, safeguard rights and handle disputes rationally

When tourists shop in Thailand, especially when purchasing valuable items, they should choose regular department stores and shopping malls and ask for receipts. When using bank cards, pay attention to the security of transaction information and do not use credit cards for purchases in informal stores. If group tourists have disputes with tour operators regarding hotels, travel items, charges, etc., they must safeguard their rights rationally and in accordance with the law, keep good evidence and return to their country to complain to the National Tourism Administration (12301), and resolve it through administrative, judicial and other channels. If self-guided tourists encounter travel disputes or price fraud, they can seek assistance from the Chiang Mai Tourist Assistance Center (TAC) (0893010400) or the Tourism Police (1155). When flights are delayed and their travel is delayed, tourists should face it calmly and express their demands to the airline reasonably and legally.

4. Pay attention to preventing theft and robbery, and obeying the law

The public security situation in northern Thailand is generally good, but tourists still need to take care of their belongings and valuables. It is recommended to avoid separation of people and bags when traveling, visiting, or shopping, and keep documents and property separately. Do not show wealth in public places, do not carry large amounts of cash with you, do not store valuables in hotel rooms, and lock doors and windows when resting at night. It is recommended to reduce going out late at night and travel in groups as much as possible.

Respect local social customs and travel in a civilized manner. In compliance with Thai laws and regulations, valuables and excessive amounts of tobacco, alcohol and drugs must be declared in advance when passing through customs. Do not put multiple people's tobacco and alcohol in one person's luggage, or let one person carry it in the airport, otherwise it will be regarded as over-carrying.

5. Ensure smooth communication and properly keep documents

The Consulate General often receives reports of missing tourists traveling to Thailand, sometimes just because of false alarms caused by poor communication. Before traveling, tourists should take the initiative to inform domestic relatives of their specific itinerary in Thailand, apply for international mobile phone roaming services or purchase mobile phone cards locally. After arriving in Thailand, they should promptly provide the name of the hotel where they are staying and the names of their traveling companions through text messages, WeChat, emails, etc. Inform family members and contact information to keep communication flowing.

Keep your passport properly. Copies or electronic photos of your passport and visa should be prepared and stored separately from the originals. At the same time, the contact information of the emergency contact person should be written in detail on the passport so that the relevant departments can contact them in time in case of emergency. Remember not to pledge your passport when renting a car or participating in a tour locally. If your passport is lost, please contact the Consulate General immediately to obtain a replacement travel document.