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Thailand Tips & Guides
Thailand informations, tips, guide and travel to thailand
Thailand is an easy country to travel in, with efficient transportation, good accommodation and a delicious national cuisine. The Thais are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality to strangers. Although they are often depicted as fun-loving, happy-go-lucky folk (which they often are!), they are also very strong-minded and have struggled for centuries to preserve their spirit of independence.
Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, covers an area of 514,000 square kilometers. It is similar in size to France and has a population of about 60 million. Approximately 95 percent of Thai citizens are Buddhists. The remainder of the populace is comprised of Muslims, Christians and Hindus.
Geographically, Thailand is divided into four main regions: the Central Plains, the North, the Northeast and the South. The majority of the population lives in the fertile Central Plains, where the capital city of Bangkok is located. The Northern region, dominated by Chiang Mai (Thailand's second largest city), is an area of mountains and fertile valleys.
In contrast to the Central and the North regions, the Northeast has harsh climatic conditions and is the least fertile region of Thailand. The South is famous for its fine beaches and idyllic limestone islands. Thailand proudly proclaims that it has never been colonized. One positive aspect of this fact is that the country has retained its unique culture, traditions and language. With a long, rich heritage and abundant natural resources, Thailand is without doubt one of the most exotic countries in Asia.
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Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons: Hot Season : March to May Rainy Season : June to October Cool Season : November to February The average annual temperature is about 28° C. The northern region can be a bit cold during the cool season. Be sure to bring along a sweater or a light jacket if you intend to visit this region around that time of the year. During the rainy season, downpours hardly last more than a couple of hours.
Many nationalities, including the citizens of Australia, Canada, South Africa, the USA and most European countries, do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. A valid passport, return ticket or onward travel arrangement needs to be presented upon request at your arrival in Thailand. These requirements are subject to change. Please check with the embassy or consulate in your home country before departure
Importation of all kinds of narcotics (opium, heroin, cocaine, etc.) and pornographic media are strictly prohibited. Firearms and ammunition can be imported only after a permit has been obtained from the local police department. A reasonable amount of clothing for personal use, toiletries and professional instruments can be brought in free of duty. In addition, 200 cigarettes or smoking materials in total of 250 grams, one liter of wine or spirits, one video camera, five rolls of still film, three rolls of video film, and one item of electrical goods per person are allowed in duty free. Buddha images, antiques or fragments thereof are not allowed to be taken out of Thailand without authorization from the Fine Arts Department.
No vaccinations are presently required unless you are traveling from or through contaminated areas. It is recommended that you be immunized against polio, typhoid, tetanus and hepatitis A and B. MONEY/CURRENCY: The Thai monetary unit is the Baht. There are 100 satang to one baht. Coins are used in denominations of 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 baht, 5 baht and 10 baht. Bank note denominations comprise 10 baht (brown), 20 baht (green), 50 baht (blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple) and 1000 baht (gray). Notes are also scaled in size; the larger the denomination, the larger the note.
Money and travelers cheques of all major currencies can be exchanged at hotels, banks, exchange booths and mobile exchange kiosks in tourist areas. Banks almost always offer the best rates. MONEY/CREDIT CARDS: Credit cards are widely accepted in department stores, major hotels, up-market shops and restaurants. They can also be used for cash advances at banks and exchange counters. The most commonly accepted cards are VISA and MasterCard, followed by American Express, JCB and Diners Club.
The electric current for the whole of Thailand is 220 volts AC, 50 cycles. Dual-prong rounded plugs as well as flat-pin plugs can be used in sockets. Adaptors are provided by most of the hotels.
Thailand is a safe country, but like anywhere in the world, it is wise to be a little cautious. Simple safety precautions such as ignoring touts, keeping away from trouble areas, not wearing excessive jewelry, being careful when crossing roads (remember: left-hand traffic!) and taking care of valuables will keep you out of trouble. Valuables such as money, travelers cheques, passports and flight tickets are best kept in the safety box of your hotel.
01 JAN New Year's Day
12 FEB Chinese New Year's Day
26 FEB Makabucha Day SAT 06 APR Chakri Memorial Day
13 APR Songkran Festival Day
14 APR Songkran Festival Day
01 MAY National Labor Day
05 MAY Coronation Day
26 MAY Visakabucha Day
25 JUL Buddhist Lent Day
12 AUG H.M. The Queen's Birthday
WED 23 OCT Chulalongkorn Day
05 DEC H.M. The King's Birthday TUE
10 DEC Constitution Day TUE
31 DEC New Year's Eve
If any of the holidays listed above fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the post working day might also be observed as a holiday.
Airport tax or departure tax is required to be paid by all international and domestic passengers departing from any Thai airport. The airport tax of a domestic flight ticket bought within Thailand is usually added to the ticket fare automatically. For international flight Baht 500.- / person For domestic flight Baht 50.- / person TIME
The central region of Thailand is considered to be the heart of the country and is well known for its tourist attractions and excursions and has thousands of temples, each city, each village, has at least one.
Surrounded by alluvial plains created by the Chao Phaya River. It is the most fertile region of the country and has a past civilization, historical remains and cultural treasures scattered throughout the entire country.
It is also the most populous with its capital, Bangkok in the center and the other areas stretching from the hills near Burma including Kanchanaburi which is famous for its prisoner of war camp and is 'Death Railway' bridge and is known now for are eco-tourism along the lesser known Kwai Noi River.
In addition, do not forget to visit the historical remains of Sukothai or Ayutthaya during the day or staying overnight overnight and gain inspiration from the city of Bangkok with these temples glittering like the grand palace containing Buddha d 'Emerald.
Central Thailand Tours
North Thailand
Activities and excursions in North Thailand ...
Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand was built on the roots of a traditional heritage, deeply rooted in time. Chiang Mai, the main city, has a great personality and a culture of its own with an extremely helpful and unforgettable population. In addition, she is fortunate to have a majestic natural setting, great beauty and craftsmanship and timeless memories for visitors from around the world.
This region is composed of a series of parallel mountains with an average elevation of 1,500 meters, incised by steep valleys, many of which have now become national parks with a rich variety of wildlife including elephants, tigers and exotic birds .
Northern Thailand is an excellent opportunity for adventure and discovery: elephant trekking, rafting, climbing and much more than you can do while visiting the north of the country.
The Thai North also known as Siam Kingdom also holds a leading position in Thai history and has successively had its capital in Sukhothai, Chiang Mai and Chiang Sean not to mention the Golden Triangle known to be one of the regions in the world that has produced the most opium not counting the other cities of the North region which are: Mea Hong Son, Chiang Rai and Mae Sai.
South Thailand
Activities and excursions in South Thailand ...
Southern Thailand occupies the northern half of the Malay Peninsula, with a mountainous topography and some plains, offering beautiful beaches with tropical paradise islands and breathtaking scenery.
During the last 20 years tourism has opened up a large part of the south with new routes, better ferry and frequent plane line, direct to the islands like Phuket and Kho Samui. Most of the development has focused on these islands with international hotels and investment creating a range of excellent accommodations.
The region traditionally lives on its natural resources: metal and rubber cultivation. It is the most popular tourist region, Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Racha or Koh Yao (Noi and Yai) where you can admire a sunset with hindsight or on Samui with its "Full Moon Party" and the unspoiled beaches of Koh Phang Gan. The tropical islands and the perfect beaches of southern Thailand guarantee peace, tranquility and endless white sand ......
North East Thailand
Activities and excursions in North East Thailand ...
Northeastern Thailand or 'Isan' covers about one-third of the entire country. The region is bounded by the Korat Plateau and the Mekong River, a natural border with Laos and Cambodia, and the oldest remains in Thailand.
The Khmer and Laotian influence is strongly reflected in the temples of the region, which is the least developed in the country and the least visited by tourists despite the Khmer and Laotian heritage. The land in this area is poor and sandy and rainfall is rare except during the rainy season between June and October when most of the land is flooded.
Although the North East of Thailand is the second most populated region after the central region, it is appreciated by its visitors for its fauna and the first national park of Thailand known as Khao Yai and which is at 3 hours of Bangkok car, the park offers basic accommodation and trekking as well as some so-called eco-adventure activities.
