On the whole, Thailand is a very welcoming, friendly country, particularly when you get outside the large tourist centers like Phuket and Bangkok. Also, Thailand is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches and stunning, clear blue seas, with over 2,000 miles of coastline and 8,000 tropical islands!
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Language:
English is
generally understood in major cities and designated tourist attractions, but learning
some basic Thai phrases can help make your trip more smoothly.
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Daily conversations |
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Thai |
English |
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Sah wah dee khrap |
Men say hello (short and sharp finish) |
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Sah wah dee khaa |
Women say hello (drawn out finish) |
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Khob khun (khrap/ khaa) |
Thank you |
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Khor thot (khrap/ khaa) |
I am sorry/ Excuse me |
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Sah wah dee (khrap/ khaa) |
Good-bye (Same as hello) |
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Yoo tee nai |
Where is |
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Gee baht |
How much is |
Time zone: GMT+7
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Time differences |
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New York |
-11 hours |
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Chicago |
-12 hours |
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San Francisco/ Los Angeles |
-14 hours |
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Toronto/Montreal |
-11 hours |
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Vancouver |
-14 hours |
When to visit:
Thailand weather consists of five months
of rainfalls during the wet season, three months of dry and cooling breezes during
the winter, and four months of heat during the summer.
Average temperature: 18 to 38°C.
Summer: mid-February to early June
Wet season: June to mid-October
Dry season: October to mid-February (travel
tip: best time to visit Thailand)
Currency:
Thai baht comes
in bills of 20 baht, 50 baht, 100 baht, 500 baht and 1,000 baht, and coins of 1
baht, 2 baht, 5 baht, and 10 baht.
Foreign
currency exchange can be found at the airports and most major banks.
Credit cards:
MasterCard
and Visa are the most widely accepted credit cards in Thailand. Just in case,
carrying some cash is recommended.
Wifi & Plugs:
Hotels, restaurants and cafés in Thailand provide free Wi-Fi internet access to their guests and customers.
Thailand
uses 220V AC electricity. Power outlets most commonly feature two-prong round
or flat sockets.
Visa Information:
Travelers
from USA and Canada can visit Thailand for up to 30 days without requiring a
visa.
Emergency:
Police: 911
Medical:
1669
Immigration:
1178
Travel tip: contact your Embassy/
Consulates for assistance
U.S. Embassy
in Thailand: +66-2-205-4000
U.S.
Consulate General Chiang Mai: +66-53-107-700
Embassy of
Canada in Thailand: +66-2646-4300
RECOMMENDED ROUTES
11 Day
Phuket & Bangkok Vacation
Highlights:
☆ 7 Nights in Phuket with 4-Star
Beachside accommodations.
☆ 2 Nights in Bangkok with 4-Star accommodations.
☆ Relax in Phuket, with time to laze on the sandy beaches of
this idyllic Thai island in the Andaman Sea.
☆ Hotel upgrade and trip extensions available.
☆ Three exciting optional tours that include visits to the
Phang Nga Bay with James Bound Island & Phuket old Town, Phi Phi Island by
Speed Boat, Simon Cabaret Show & Patong Night Market.