THAILAND INFORMATION
Location: Thailand is situated in the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland, covering an area of 513,115 sq.km. And extends about 1,620 kilometers from north to south and 775 kilometers from east to west. Thailand borders the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar to the North, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Gulf of Thailand to the East, the Union of Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the West, and Malaysia to the south.
Capital: BangkokMajor Cities: North: Chiangmai, South: Songkla, Central region: Ayutthaya and Chonburi, North Eastern: Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen
Climate: Thailand is a warm and rather humid tropical country with monsoonal climate. Temperatures are highest in March and April with average temperature of 28 degree Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius and humidity averaging between 82.8 percent to 73 percent
Seasons: Dry: March to May, Rainy: June to October, Cool: November to February.
Population: The population in Thailand is approximately 62 million, of which around 6 million live in the capital city, Bangkok. Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India and elsewhere. About 7 million people reside in the capital city of Bangkok
Language: The national and official language is Thai while English is widely spoken and understood in major cities, particularly in Bangkok and in business circles.
Business Hours: Government and business offices are open from 8:30 to 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday.
Religion: Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%), others (1%)
Electricity: The electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles) throughout the country. Many different types of plugs and sockets are in use. Travelers with electric shavers, hair dryers, tape recorders and other appliances should carry a plug adapter kit. The better hotels will make available 110-volt transformers.
Health and Medical Facilities: Bangkok has numerous clinics and hospitals catering to a variety of needs. Major public and private hospitals are equipped with the latest medical technology and internationally qualified specialists. Almost all pharmaceuticals are widely available. Drinking of tap water should be avoided.
Customs: The Thai Government prohibits the import of illegal narcotics (including hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine and heroin) and obscene literature, pictures or articles. Smuggling of hard drugs such as heroin may be punishable by death. Import of firearms and ammunition must be registered in advance with the Police Department or local Registration Office.
A reasonable amount of clothing for personal use, toiletries, professional instruments, one still camera, one movie camera, five rolls of still camera film and three rolls of 8 or 16 mm movie-camera film are allowed in duty-free. Cigarettes, cigars or smoking tobacco not exceeding 250 grams in weight, or 200 cigarettes, and one liter each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of duty. For large electronic items such as personal computers, a deposit may be required which is refunded when leaving the country with the item.
Visa: To apply for a visa, and to check your visa status before travel, contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your own country. A passport valid for at least three months from your entry date is required for entry into the country. Once a visa is issued at your country of origin it must be used within 90 days.
The Tourist Visa is valid for 60 days at a cost of Baht 1,000. The Tourist Visa may be extended by a further 30 days at the Immigration Division on Soi Suan Phlu in Bangkok or at Immigration Offices in other provinces. The cost of extension is 500 baht and only one extension is granted.
Citizens of 56 different nationalities, including most of the large western countries, may enter Thailand without a visa for a period of 30 days without charge. This visa may be extended in Thailand for a period of one week at a cost of 500 baht at the discretion of the immigration officer. It’s also possible to leave the country and re-enter with a 30-day free visa for an unlimited number of trips.
Citizens of a further 76 nationalities, including many African and Latin American nations, are eligible to 15-day Transit Visas. Transit Visas are issued on arrival with a payment of 300 baht and may only be extended at the discretion of the Immigration Division. Certain other nationalities may be required to obtain a visa in advance of travel.
Communication:Thailand's postal and communications services are among the best to be found in Asia. The postal network reaches to even the most remote villages in the Kingdom, with standardized international registered mail services available at all post offices. International direct dialing telephone services are available in all tourist centers and at most hotels and guesthouses. While the Internet is still not widely used in many remote areas of the country, access can be found wherever there are tourists, and at very inexpensive rates.
Location: Thailand is situated in the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland, covering an area of 513,115 sq.km. And extends about 1,620 kilometers from north to south and 775 kilometers from east to west. Thailand borders the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar to the North, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Gulf of Thailand to the East, the Union of Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the West, and Malaysia to the south.
Capital: BangkokMajor Cities: North: Chiangmai, South: Songkla, Central region: Ayutthaya and Chonburi, North Eastern: Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen
Climate: Thailand is a warm and rather humid tropical country with monsoonal climate. Temperatures are highest in March and April with average temperature of 28 degree Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius and humidity averaging between 82.8 percent to 73 percent
Seasons: Dry: March to May, Rainy: June to October, Cool: November to February.
Population: The population in Thailand is approximately 62 million, of which around 6 million live in the capital city, Bangkok. Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India and elsewhere. About 7 million people reside in the capital city of Bangkok
Language: The national and official language is Thai while English is widely spoken and understood in major cities, particularly in Bangkok and in business circles.
Business Hours: Government and business offices are open from 8:30 to 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday.
Religion: Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%), others (1%)
Electricity: The electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles) throughout the country. Many different types of plugs and sockets are in use. Travelers with electric shavers, hair dryers, tape recorders and other appliances should carry a plug adapter kit. The better hotels will make available 110-volt transformers.
Health and Medical Facilities: Bangkok has numerous clinics and hospitals catering to a variety of needs. Major public and private hospitals are equipped with the latest medical technology and internationally qualified specialists. Almost all pharmaceuticals are widely available. Drinking of tap water should be avoided.
Customs: The Thai Government prohibits the import of illegal narcotics (including hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine and heroin) and obscene literature, pictures or articles. Smuggling of hard drugs such as heroin may be punishable by death. Import of firearms and ammunition must be registered in advance with the Police Department or local Registration Office.
A reasonable amount of clothing for personal use, toiletries, professional instruments, one still camera, one movie camera, five rolls of still camera film and three rolls of 8 or 16 mm movie-camera film are allowed in duty-free. Cigarettes, cigars or smoking tobacco not exceeding 250 grams in weight, or 200 cigarettes, and one liter each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of duty. For large electronic items such as personal computers, a deposit may be required which is refunded when leaving the country with the item.
Visa: To apply for a visa, and to check your visa status before travel, contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your own country. A passport valid for at least three months from your entry date is required for entry into the country. Once a visa is issued at your country of origin it must be used within 90 days.
The Tourist Visa is valid for 60 days at a cost of Baht 1,000. The Tourist Visa may be extended by a further 30 days at the Immigration Division on Soi Suan Phlu in Bangkok or at Immigration Offices in other provinces. The cost of extension is 500 baht and only one extension is granted.
Citizens of 56 different nationalities, including most of the large western countries, may enter Thailand without a visa for a period of 30 days without charge. This visa may be extended in Thailand for a period of one week at a cost of 500 baht at the discretion of the immigration officer. It’s also possible to leave the country and re-enter with a 30-day free visa for an unlimited number of trips.
Citizens of a further 76 nationalities, including many African and Latin American nations, are eligible to 15-day Transit Visas. Transit Visas are issued on arrival with a payment of 300 baht and may only be extended at the discretion of the Immigration Division. Certain other nationalities may be required to obtain a visa in advance of travel.
Communication:Thailand's postal and communications services are among the best to be found in Asia. The postal network reaches to even the most remote villages in the Kingdom, with standardized international registered mail services available at all post offices. International direct dialing telephone services are available in all tourist centers and at most hotels and guesthouses. While the Internet is still not widely used in many remote areas of the country, access can be found wherever there are tourists, and at very inexpensive rates.
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