What should you pay attention to when traveling to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand?

What are the safety precautions for traveling to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand?

1. Before arriving at Bangkok International Airport, all passengers must fill in a customs declaration form and declare the amount of foreign currency they bring into the country. , offenders may be arrested, charged or have the excess money confiscated; the amount of Thai currency that can be carried when leaving the country shall not exceed 50,000 baht.

2. 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; narcotics, drugs, pornographic books, and weapons are strictly prohibited.

3. There is a blue toll-free phone near the luggage carousel at Bangkok Airport in Thailand. In case of emergencies, you can use the phone to contact the outside world.

4. The Cultural Affairs Bureau of Thailand, the Wildlife Conservation Bureau, the Customs Department, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, as well as the Thai embassy, ??consulates or overseas representative offices can obtain manuals on foreign exchange controls and control items. .

5. 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 permit from the relevant competent authority or store so that you can export them when leaving the country. Submit to customs inspection;

6. Even if it is requested by your teammates, tour leader or tour guide, you should not be entrusted with luggage to prevent you from violating the law by carrying contraband such as drugs and firearms.

The most popular Thai specialty is silk fabrics. Clothing or headscarves, ties, sofa cushion covers, etc. made of Thai silk are exquisite, beautiful, economical and practical. In addition, wood carvings, horn crafts, and leather products are also popular among tourists. Thailand is also rich in rubies, sapphires and turquoises, all of which are relatively cheap. In particular, the "Siam Diamond" has a special shape and is very popular among shoppers. Almost every city in Thailand has its own shopping advantages. Chiang Mai is the center of the country's handicrafts; Bangkok is home to thousands of merchants, with low prices and high quality; Pattaya is "better than blue", and many goods are cheaper than Bangkok. Quite a few. The price of textiles is only half that of similar products in Europe and the United States. In addition to shopping in large shopping malls, people can also go to traditional Thai markets to witness the lively scene of trading on the water. Good quality and low prices are available here, and it is also a good place for shopping. Bang lam Phu market is vibrant and sells ready-to-wear clothes; Pratunam market, close to the Indra Hotel, is surprisingly popular and is a place where all kinds of cheap clothes gather; the Yaowarat area of ??Chinatown Sampheng Street is long and narrow, with roadside stalls selling everything from gold jewelry to kitchen utensils; Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest hawker market in the country. Business hours From Friday night to Sunday midnight, there are a variety of products, including almost all products made and grown in Thailand.

Shopping Notes

1. The Hong Kong Tourism Bureau of Thailand has a Chinese version of a brochure called "Thailand Shopping", which introduces Thailand's local specialties in detail. If you read it carefully, there are Help tourists understand Thailand’s local products.

2. When shopping in Thailand, the cheapest items are leather products. Wood carvings and shell ornaments. As for the gems produced there, it is best not to buy them if you are not an expert. When choosing leather products, you should pay attention to the different prices of different products. There is a big difference between the two.

3. When shopping in Thailand, you might as well compare products. The selling price of goods in large department stores is fixed, but when shopping in ordinary small stores or small stores in shopping malls, you can bargain. In fact, the price of the goods is two or three times lower than the listed price.

4. The Thai government has clear regulations on the purchase of antiques by foreign tourists: ① For any antiques taken out of the country, the purchaser must obtain a license from the Thai Ministry of Art 5 days in advance. ②Thai antiques with historical or educational value are not allowed to be taken out of the country.

5. Before purchasing an antique, be sure to confirm whether the store selling it can handle the above procedures on your behalf. When doubting the reliability of a product, the customer has the right to ask the merchant to issue a guarantee that the product can be returned. When shopping, never point your finger at a store to ask for a price, as this is considered rude and impolite in Thailand.

6. Do not accept services such as tour guides and shopping guides provided by strangers; respect the special religious beliefs in Thailand, but also prevent being forced to shop on the grounds of religious beliefs.

7. Thailand explicitly prohibits any Buddha statues from leaving the country, so never buy them. If you have bought Buddha statues in other countries, you should mail them home before entering Thailand, otherwise they will be confiscated by customs.

8. If you don’t have enough US dollars on hand, you can directly swipe your card to withdraw baht at a local ATM machine with the UnionPay logo (such as Bangkok Bank, the ATM machine is orange). Ordinary bank cards can be used. The exchange rate is calculated based on the foreign exchange rate on the day, plus a handling fee. The rate varies depending on the card type and amount.

Singapore is a famous shopping paradise. Anyone who travels to Singapore will never forget to do some shopping here. If you arrive in Singapore without buying anything, it will be an almost impossible task! Singapore is a garden-like city, so there are many beautiful high-end shopping places, where almost all the famous brands in the world can be found. The most popular among tourists are clothes, cosmetics and handicrafts.

Every year in June and July, these places also have discount activities such as hot sales. It makes more sense to buy items at "discounted prices" when traveling! In addition to high-end shopping malls, there are many specialty shops and markets that sell some things that are not famous brands, but have local characteristics and ethnic customs, such as Malay sarongs, Nepalese jewelry, ivory necklaces, Indian silk, Thai silk, etc. are worth a visit. But in a place like this, you should especially remember to "shop around and bargain." In addition to ensuring the quality and price of the things you buy, haggling is also a lot of fun!

Note

1. There are many religious beliefs in Singapore. When going to some religious places, you must respect the beliefs and habits of others.

2. Smoking in no-smoking areas such as buses, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, air-conditioned shops, and government offices will be fined.

3. Remember to take the initiative to flush the toilet after using it. Otherwise, it will be considered an illegal act and you will be fined if found guilty.

4. Be careful not to drink drinks, water, etc. in Singapore's subway and other public transportation systems, otherwise you will be fined.

In Malaysia, people can buy authentic local specialties. First of all, Malaysia is the world's major tin producer, and of course its tin products are world-famous. Malaysian tin products are of excellent quality and are cheap and high-quality. The locals call tinware Pewter wave, which contains many daily utensils. Silver ornaments are also very popular among tourists. The capital Kuala Lumpur is also a good place to buy gold jewelry. The gold jewelry here is not only of high purity, unconventional in design, but also reasonably priced. However, when shopping, it is best to go to stores recommended by the Malaysian Tourism Association, which have a reliable reputation. Malaysia's handmade batik cloth has been famous in Southeast Asia since ancient times. Dye silk or cotton with brightly colored butterflies, flowers, birds and geometric patterns to create a unique and distinctive design. Local kites also have a long history. As early as the Malacca Dynasty, the custom of flying kites has been in existence. Malaysian kites have unique shapes and ingenious craftsmanship that make people addicted to them. Some tourists buy them as indoor decorations, which is unique. Malaysia can be said to be a treasure house of nature, especially butterflies, with thousands of species, attracting a large number of tourists and entomologists. Locals make colorful butterflies into lifelike specimens and decorations for sale, becoming a major specialty in Malaysia. The local area is rich in orchids, and the "Orchid" series of perfumes made from these are of very high quality, no less than French perfumes, but the price is much cheaper than French perfumes. In addition, gold-carving paintings with themes of fishermen and rural life, using copper or aluminum plates, and wood carving handicrafts carved by indigenous peoples have certain artistic appreciation value and are rare tourist souvenirs elsewhere.

Entry Visitors must hold their national passport and a tourist visa approved to enter Malaysia. Tourists are not allowed to overstay when traveling in Malaysia. Customs procedures: All tourists coming from yellow fever-infected areas or endemic areas must be vaccinated, but this does not include children under the age of 1. Duty-free items that tourists are allowed to bring into the country include 225 grams of tobacco or cigars, or 200 cigarettes, and 1 liter of wine. There is an airport tax to pay when leaving the country. Currency The name of Malaysian currency is Malaysian Ringgit (Malaysia Ringgit), abbreviated as "RM" (ie Malaysian dollar), l Ringgit is equal to 100 cents (SEN). The coins are 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents (called "l jiao"), 20 cents (called "2 jiao"), 50 cents (called "5 jiao") and 1 ringgit. The face values ??of banknotes are divided into RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, RM100, RM500 and RM1000. Foreign currencies and traveler's checks can be exchanged at banks or authorized money dealers throughout the country. When traveling to remote areas, bring enough cash. Show your passport when cashing traveler's checks. Tipping top Tipping is not customary in Malaysia. In hotels and restaurants, there is no need to tip as a 10% service charge is added to the bill. If there is an additional service charge (Service Charge) indicated on the bill, you can tip about 10%. Passengers can give a small tip to hotel waiters and luggage porters as appropriate. There is no need to tip hotel doormen and taxi drivers.

Business hours: The working hours in Malaysia are generally 8 hours, with half a day on Saturday and rest on Sunday. Government office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Half-day work is from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bank office hours are from 10 am to 3 pm from Monday to Friday and from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday. Department stores and supermarkets are open from 10 am to 10 pm daily. Telephones Local calls can be made from any phone box with coins or phone cards. International calls can only be made from phone booths or telecommunications offices that accept calling cards. Most hotels have international direct dial IDD services, but some service fees are required. Postal services top All post offices are open from a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Sundays and holidays. The office hours of the General Post Office in Kuala Lumpur are from 8 am to 6 pm daily and from 10 am to 12:45 pm on Sundays. The reception desks of most star hotels provide email services.

Customs and Taboos Malays are a warm, humble, generous and etiquette nation. When visiting a Malay home, you should behave well and respect the elders. Islam is the state religion of Malaysia. Malaysians believe that the left hand is unclean, so tourists should not touch objects with their left hand, and they should not reach out to ladies first to ask for a handshake, nor should they touch other people's heads. (Attached are the main precautions) Malay customs are very different from those of our country, so we must pay attention to them to avoid inadvertently violating taboos, causing rudeness, or causing misunderstandings and unnecessary disputes. (Attached are the main precautions) The method of using gambling to defraud top is to use sweet words to lure foreign tourists into your home, and induce the tourists to play black jack and other card games. At first, you pretend to lose, and in the end, the tourists lose a lot. Empty hands. Victims continue to appear to this day. Most of the victims are college students and other young people who are inexperienced and like to take risks. The scammers pretended to be very enthusiastic and walked up to chat with them, so the tourists followed them to their homes without hesitation. These people are professional scammers and tourists should not be careless. Theft generally occurs on the following occasions: 1. After getting off the plane, put your luggage on the ground when you go to redeem it. 2. When eating in a restaurant, put your backpack behind your back. 3. Ask your friend to look after your luggage and leave your seat. There has been a theft case where luggage was stolen from a tour group of eight people in full view of everyone. Mistakes are inevitable when people travel. Be careful with your valuables. Once your credit card is stolen, you should contact the card-issuing bank immediately.