Thailand Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Thailand Holidays
and Travel Overview
From idyllic, unspoilt beaches with
turquoise seas and pure, white sands to bustling cities sporting
exotic markets and a vibrant, colourful nightlife, it is easy to
see why Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist
destinations for the adventurous and young at heart.
A turbulent, and often bloody history has left Thailand
scattered with ruins, forgotten temples and deserted cities that
reveal a rich tableau of past eras to those willing to
explore. Thailand's booming tourist economy,
driven largely by Hollywood (the country has been the setting for
The Man with the Golden Gun, The
Bridge over River Kwai and most recently Alex Garland's
The Beach) has resulted in the opening of a
number of expensive and luxurious international hotels. Those
looking for the rustic splendour of the beaches and islands will
find plenty of cheap and comfortable accommodation.
The size and geographical diversity of Thailand provides
for a variety of activities. Snorkelling, diving and a host of
watersports are very popular around the Islands, while inland
enthusiasts can trek into the mountains or cycle across the flat
river areas of the northeast.
Tourist Offices - Thailand Tourist Office: +66 (0)2 250 5500
(Bangkok) or www.tourismthailand.org
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Entry Requirements
for Thailand Holidays & Thailand Travel
All nationalities require valid passports;
it is recommended that they are valid for six months beyond period
of intended stay. Travellers entering Thailand are required to
prove they have sufficient funds to cover the length of their stay,
and should hold documentation for return/onward travel. Entry may
be refused to travellers of a 'hippy' appearance. Visa free travel
is restricted to a maximum of 90 days in a 6 month
period.
- For Australians -
Visas are not required for travel by Australian
passport holders for periods of 30 days or less (an extension of up
to 10 days is possible).
- New Zealand nationals do not require a visa for
periods of 30 days or less (an extension of up to 10 days is
possible).
- Visas are not required for holiday travel by US
passport holders for periods of 30 days or less (an extension of up
to 10 days is possible).
- Visas are not required for holiday travel by US
passport holders for periods of 30 days or less (an extension of up
to 10 days is possible).
- Visas are not required for travel by UK passport
holders endorsed British Citizen or British National (Overseas) for
periods of 30 days or less (an extension of up to 10 days is
possible). Other UK passport holders require a visa and a passport
valid for six months beyond the intended period of
stay.
Currency of Thailand
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is
divided into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport,
banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to
Friday. ATMs are available in most cities and tourist resorts.
Travellers cheques are accepted by most large hotels and shops, but
a better rate will be given at banks. Most major credit cards are
accepted at hotels and larger businesses.
Thailand
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international country dialling code
for Thailand is +66. The outgoing code is 001, followed by the
relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom).
City/area codes are in use, e.g. Bangkok is (0)2 and Chiang Mai is
(0)53. International direct dial facilities are available
throughout most of the country. Mobile phone networks cover most
towns, cities and holiday resorts; operators use GSM 900, 1800 and
1900 networks. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and
resorts.
Thailand
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Thailand do not have to pay duty
on the following items: 200 cigarettes, or 250g tobacco or
equivalent amount of cigars; alcohol up to 1 litre; 1 camera with 5
rolls of film or 1 movie camera with 3 rolls of 8 or 16 mm film.
Goods to the value of Bt10,000 per person for non-residents with
transit visas and Bt20,000 per person for holders of tourist visas.
Family allowances are double the individual allowances. Prohibited
items include firearms and ammunition without licenses, fireworks,
and drugs. Trafficking in drugs carries the maximum penalty.
Restrictions apply to meat imported from any country affected by
BSE or mad cow and foot-and-mouth diseases. Antiques or objects of
art and religious articles may not be exported without a
license.
Thailand
Holidays - Tipping Information
Tipping is not expected, but is becoming more
common. A 10% service charge is added to the bill at most hotels
and restaurants. Taxi drivers are not tipped.
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