Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food
For in-depth information on Thailand's glorious cuisine, see Food & Drink (
Click here
)
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EATING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges indicate how much you should expect to pay for a meal in Thailand.
$
less than 150B
$$
150-350B
$$$
more than 350B
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
Thai culture is relatively tolerant of both male and female homosexuality. There is a fairly prominent gay and lesbian
scene in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. With regard to dress or mannerism, lesbians and gays are generally accepted
without comment. However, public displays of affection - whether heterosexual or homosexual - are frowned upon.
Utopia
(
www.utopia-asia.com
) posts lots of Thailand information for gay and lesbian visitors and publishes a guide-
book to the kingdom for homosexuals.
Insurance
A travel insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical problems is a good idea. Policies offer differing medical-ex-
pense options. There is a wide variety of policies available, so check the small print. Be sure that the policy covers am-
bulances or an emergency flight home. Some policies specifically exclude 'dangerous activities', which can include
scuba diving, motorcycling or even trekking. A locally acquired motorcycle licence is not valid under some policies.
You may prefer a policy that pays doctors or hospitals directly rather than you having to pay on the spot and claim later.
If you have to claim later make sure you keep all documentation.
Worldwide travel insurance is available at
www.lonelyplanet.com/travel-insurance
.
You can buy, extend and claim
online any time - even if you're already on the road.
Internet Access
As more and more people travel with mobile devices, internet cafes have begun to disappear. Some guesthouses still
have computer terminals, however, charging between 60B to 150B an hour, depending on how much competition there
is. Wi-fi is becoming commonplace in guesthouses, restaurants and cafes. Signal strength deteriorates in the upper floors
of a multistorey building; so request a room near a router.
