Visa and Customs:
Generally, a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the Kingdom of Thailand is required to obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or a Royal Thai Consulate-General. However, nationals of certain countries do not require a visa if they are nationals of countries which are exempted from visa requirements when entering Thailand for tourism purposes.
Click here for the Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand.
Currency and Exchange Rates:
Thai Baht is the standard currency unit, 1 USD ~ 36 Baht (Dec 2024)
1 Baht = 100 satang
Bank Notes: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 Baht
Coins: 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 Baht, 2 Baht, 5 Baht, and 10 Baht
Please note that when buying small items, some venders might not accept big notes such as 500 or 1,000 Baht. It is better for you to carry some small notes with you. Some banks have foreign exchange counters at the airport where you can exchange money if necessary.
Weather:
Bangkok is a tropical city so it is pretty warm throughout the year.
Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32 °C
(90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
More details on the weather can be found at
www.bangkok.com/weather
Electric Adapter Info:
Electrical outlets in Thailand are charged to 220 V at 50 cycles per second.
Emergency Contacts:
Below are some emergency numbers you should know in the event of an emergency, misfortune, or an unexpected accident, for peace of mind:
Emergency Hot Line 191
Emergency Ambulance Hotline 1669
Tourist Police 1155
Immigration Police 1178
TAT Tourist Assistance Center 1672
