Getting there

Most visitors arrive through Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport, which is connected by daily flights to Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia abroad the world's major airlines.

Other international flights from Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong land on less regular basis at the southern airports of Phuket and Hat Yai and Chiang Mai in the north

Currency/Credit Cards

Baht.

Most currencies can be exchanged at the banks or local moneychangers. Travelers cheques denominated in most countries can also be exchanged.

Credit cards are accepted in most establishments and the transfer of funds into the country through one of the banking systems, though generally slow by western standards, can be achieved.

Airport and Taxes

International departures costs 500 baht per person and must be paid in local currency

Language

Thai, even though English is widely understood in most major cities

Electricity

220v, 50 Hz

Public Transport

When opting for public transport especially when renting a Tuk-Tuk (small van taxi) or one of the motorbike taxis it is recommended that you agree on a price before you set off or you may end up paying more.

Entry Requirements

Visitors wishing to stay in the kingdom for more than 30 days must apply for an entry visa from a Thai diplomatic mission in any country.

There have been many updates recently on the Visa issue for both short term and long term stay in Thailand. It is imperative that you check with your embassy about Visa requirements before traveling to Thailand.

As well as Government websites a useful up to date website regarding Visa issues for Thailand is Thai Visa

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NOTE: The information supplied here is meant as a guide only and is subject to change without warning. Therefore all divers should check travel details BEFORE departure.