What should you pay attention to when traveling in Thailand?

Thailand Travel Knowledge Overview of Thailand’s geography: Thailand is located in the center of Southeast Asia and is the natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and southern China. The general public in Thailand is accustomed to comparing the country's territory to the head of an elephant, with the north as the "elephant crown", the northeastern region as the "elephant ear", the Gulf of Siam as the "elephant mouth", and the narrow strip of land in the south as the "elephant's mouth". The "elephant trunk". Thailand climate: In terms of climate, Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate. The annual temperature is no less than 18°C, and the average annual precipitation is about 1,000 mm. Affected by the cooler northeast monsoon, it is relatively dry from November to February. From March to May, the temperature is the highest, reaching 40-42°C. From July to September, affected by the southwest monsoon, it is the rainy season. Thailand time difference: 1 hour behind Beijing time. Thailand voltage: 220 volts. Thai currency: Thai Baht. The latest exchange rate between Thai baht and RMB is 1 yuan = 4.99 baht. The editor will explain it to you in detail below.

1. Necessary instructions

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

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

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

4. Please bring ready-made medicines, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, painkillers, band-aids, and wind oil essence. Motion sickness medicine

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

The address of the Embassy in Thailand: No. 57, Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok, Thailand (NO.57, RACHADAPISEKROAD, BANGKOK 10110 , THAILAND)

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

Fax: (662)2468247

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 from Thailand

1. You can exchange some Thai baht in advance. The amount of Thai currency you can carry when entering or exiting should 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. It is strictly prohibited to carry narcotics, drugs, pornographic books, weapons, etc.

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. When purchasing large Buddha statues, antiques, and works of art (except small souvenirs) that 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 for customs inspection.

5. Don’t be entrusted with your luggage casually to avoid breaking the law by carrying contraband such as drugs and firearms.

6. 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.

7. 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. Passengers can purchase 1 kilogram of wine, 200 cigarettes, a camera, a video camera and personal jewelry and accessories from duty-free shops for departure. Customs: Passengers can bring 200 cigarettes and a bottle of foreign wine into the country for free. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants, vegetables, etc. are prohibited from entry. Protected animals cannot be brought back to Hong Kong.

3. Exchange

Thailand’s common currency is the Thai Baht, which is approximately RMB: Thai Baht = 5. Banknotes are divided into 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.

1. Exchange for Thai baht in China: Be careful to exchange for Thai baht after 1994. You can also go to the local area and exchange it with the tour guide. The biggest advantage is that you can exchange it with the tour guide for the original price before leaving the place.

2. Exchange U.S. dollars domestically: Exchange U.S. dollars into denominations of 100 or 50. The exchange rates of these two denominations are relatively high. Please check the year of publication of the US dollars you get. Those issued before 1996 (including the 1996 edition) and have the word B2 are difficult to exchange on the popular island. It is said that the machine does not recognize them. The exchange rate at the airport is low, so it’s best not to exchange it, but be sure to remember to pick up a map at Phuket Airport.

3. Most stores accept credit card purchases: Now that the RMB is appreciating and the U.S. dollar is depreciating, it is a good way to make purchases by credit card. Another advantage of credit card purchases is that you don’t have to pay for foreign exchange changes when you return home to spend at the airport duty-free shopping mall. However, some places charge a 3-5% handling fee, so ask before using.

4. Use a debit card to withdraw cash locally through UnionPay: UnionPay is not restricted by time and place, and the exchange rate does not vary from place to place. UnionPay uses RMB to purchase foreign exchange instantly, as long as UNIONPAY is supported Just use the teller machine

4. Shopping tax refund

1. Tourists who purchase goods in Thailand can request a refund of the 7% value-added tax when they return to their country. After purchasing products with the "VatRefundforTourists" logo and spending more than 2,000 baht in the same store on the same day, you can fill in a tourist tax refund application form with your passport on the day of purchase and print the original tax voucher. Depending on the total amount of goods applied for tax refund accumulated under the same passport, a handling fee of 100 baht per transaction and a money order transfer fee will be charged if the refund is made through airport tax refund or bank draft or card transfer

2 . After arriving at the airport, go to the VatRefundOffice and go through the exit procedures normally after getting stamped. Then go to the tax refund counter in the departure hall and present your passport and tax refund form. If you purchase valuables such as jewelry and watches, you will also need to show the purchased goods when receiving the tax refund. , so you should take this into consideration when checking in your luggage before

5. Negotiation

There are standard fixed prices in department stores, and bargaining is required in most other places. Generally, your final transaction price can be 10-40% lower than the original asking price. Mainly depends on your skills and the mood of the shop owner. But remember, Thai people appreciate good manners and a sense of humor. With patience and a cheerful smile, you'll not only get better prices, but you'll also enjoy shopping as an art form.

6. 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. Women are not allowed to wear short skirts and sleeveless clothing 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: refers to the highest and lowest parts of a person's body. parts. Thais are taboo about touching people's heads (including children), even as a friendly gesture. It is considered extremely impolite to point at someone or an object with your feet;

6. Men and women should not be too intimate in public places, and should not lose their temper in public.

7. Don’t scare others from behind. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and cards are not allowed even in hotels.

8. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and cards or mahjong are not allowed even in hotel rooms.

9. Durian cannot be brought into the car or hotel. Do not eat wild mammals.

10. Don’t give coins when tipping. Coins are generally given to beggars.

7. Thailand Postal Communications

Mobile phones: China Global Telecom users can use mobile phones in Thailand. Local calls are RMB 5/minute and incoming calls are RMB 6/minute. Domestic calls are Calls are RMB 13 per minute and text messages are RMB 2. You can also buy mobile phone SIM cards locally in Thailand. There are three types of Thai mobile phone SIM cards: one-2-call card, Happy card and True card. They are all charged one-way. There is no distinction between local and long-distance calls in Thailand, and the pre-stored call fee is 0. Answer.

One-2-call card: The SIM card sells for 300 baht and includes 300 baht of phone calls, which is equivalent to giving away a free number. During the time period of 5:00-17:00, domestic calls cost 1 baht per call (no time limit); during the time period of 17:00-5:00, the fee per minute is 1 baht. To call China Long Distance (Oversea): 008 (or 009) + 86 + number (landline requires area code), 7 baht/minute. Sending a text message costs 11 baht.

Happy Card: 99 baht each, including 35 baht of phone calls. When calling China, dial 009, and the cost of calling back home is also 7 baht/minute. There is no time slot for local calls, and they are all 1 baht/minute.

True card: 99 baht each, including 30 baht of phone calls. The cheapest call back to China is based on 30 seconds. To call China, dial 009, which works out to less than 6 baht/minute.

Postage: 15 baht for sending a postcard back home.

Important phone number:

Tourist police service phone number: 1155

Tourist service center hotline, the slogan is "Remember one number, travel all over Thailand". The purpose is to provide tourists with fast services and make the services meet international standards so that foreign tourists can have confidence in traveling to Thailand.

Main service content:

1. Provide travel information;

2. Statistics of daily reports from tourists in order to provide convenience and ensure the safety of tourists;< /p>

3. Accept complaints from tourists during their travels;

4. Provide police network services and accept police calls and criminal inquiries.

If tourists encounter trouble, the police will act quickly

8. Safety in Thailand

Thailand is generally very safe, but it is still better to be careful. Precaution is far better than getting hurt. or damage caused by carelessness is more protected.

1. Be careful with your possessions and don’t reveal your wealth in vain. Do not leave your bags or other valuables lying around. Try to carry them with you or store them in the safe of your hotel.

2. Prevent shopping fraud. If someone tries to sell you a jewelry store on the street, it's mostly illegal fraud. Sometimes they will cleverly sell to tourists in the name of Thai government promotion. Most tour groups have projects to visit jewelry factories. It is recommended that tourists inquire about return matters before purchasing. If the procedure is too complicated or there is no official guarantee, it is recommended not to buy.

3. When staying in a hotel, please check the location of the emergency exit first. If the hotel alarm bell rings, do not panic and leave quickly through the emergency exit. When taking a break, please lock the safety lock in the room to avoid strangers. Don't open doors randomly, don't hang clothes on hotel lights, don't smoke on the bed, and don't throw cigarette butts around to prevent fire penalties or damage to hotel items and claims for compensation.

4. If the hotel swimming pool is closed and there are no lifeguards on site, please do not enter the swimming pool without permission, otherwise you will be responsible for any accidents that occur.

5. When taking a boat or engaging in water activities, be sure to wear a life jacket. Do not move when the boat is moving. Do not place your hands or feet on the side of the boat to avoid injury. When playing in the sea, do not exceed safety warnings. line range.

6. When taking photos with animals, do not tease or pluck the animal’s hair. Please follow the instructions of the animal trainer to avoid accidents caused by human factors.

9. Others in Thailand

Tipping: In addition to most hotels and restaurants adding a 10% service charge to the bill, there are other places where tipping may be required, of course. , these are not necessary, but more of a etiquette:

Thai massage: You can give it flexibly 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 to the bellman per room at a time.

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%.

10. Others in Thailand

Tipping: In addition to most hotels and restaurants adding a 10% service charge to the bill, there are other places where tipping may be required, of course. , these are not necessary, but more of a etiquette:

Thai massage: You can give it flexibly 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 to the bellman per room at a time.

Bedside tip: 20 baht per room per day.

If the hotel staff provides good service, tips can be given at their own discretion, usually about 20 baht or about 1 US dollar per time. The tip ratio in restaurants is 10%.

11. The pronunciation of the official Thai language is as follows

Hello savadika thank you kopkoon

You’re welcome maipenrai sorry korthoad

Goodbye lagon yes Chai is not mai

How much? neetaorai? Where is it? youtenai?

Help! chooaydooay! I'm lost. Chanlongtahng.

12. Traffic precautions in Thailand

1. Keep to the left when driving and walking, and obey traffic rules.

2. When traveling by car, always pay attention to where you place your belongings.

3. When taking a taxi, write down the taxi number so that you can quickly retrieve items forgotten in the car.

4. In buses and public places, pay special attention to pickpockets who will deliberately bump into you to distract you before stealing.

5. Carry the hotel’s business card with you at all times in case you lose your way.

6. Avoid walking alone on quiet streets or deserted areas.

13. Other Notes

1. When traveling abroad, you must bring some commonly used safety medicines and emergency medical supplies for emergencies; Southeast Asian hotels often do not have environmental protection awareness Tourists must prepare toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other disposable items by themselves; most hotels in Southeast Asia have a voltage of 220V; most hotels do not provide drinking hot water.

2. It is summer all year round in Southeast Asia and Thailand. In principle, you only need to bring summer clothes. However, it is best to bring a thin jacket when going to air-conditioned rooms or going to Hong Kong and Macau. In addition, please bring sunglasses, sun hats, umbrellas, heatstroke prevention medicines, swimming suits, sunscreen and other travel supplies.

Time difference: one hour behind Beijing time.

Language: Mainly Thai and Chaozhou, English is generally applicable in hotels, etc.

Drinking water: It is customary in Thailand to add ice cubes to drinks, and hotel tap water is not drinkable.

Daily necessities: Most hotels do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes and slippers, so please bring your own.

Drugs: Please bring some commonly used drugs and emergency medical supplies in case of emergency.

Voltage: 220 volts.

Shopping: The most prosperous areas in Bangkok are Silom Road, Sikang Shopping Plaza and Pratunam District, which mainly sell bird's nests, shark fins, dried pork, gemstones and local fashion. Pattaya Beach is famous for its shopping malls. Ya Street is the busiest.

Note: According to airline regulations, each tourist can only carry checked luggage not exceeding 20 kilograms and one hand luggage not exceeding (55cm?35cm?22cm). To avoid unnecessary trouble, please do not take any items from the hotel without permission. If you want to keep them as souvenirs, please purchase them from the hotel.

Safety Tips: Do not carry or store any items for others to avoid being prosecuted for hiding contraband. When in areas with poor sanitation, choose cooked food and packaged drinks. Avoid going out alone at night. Please remember to carry valuables such as documents, cash, traveler's checks, credit cards, air tickets, cameras, etc. with you carefully. Do not store them in suitcases or leave them in cars, hotel rooms or public places.