Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand
) Country profile and what to do and
see.
»
Bangkok Post
(
www.bangkokpost.com
) English-language daily.
»
Thai Travel Blogs
(
www.thaitravelblogs.com
) Thailand-based travel blogger.
AT A GLANCE
»
Currency
baht (B)
»
Language
Thai
»
Money
ATMs widespread, charge a 150B foreign-account fee; Visa and MasterCard accepted at up-
market places
»
Visas
Not required for citizens of EU, Australia or USA
»
Mobilephones
Get inexpensive pre-paid SIM cards for GSM phones; 3G available
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Fast Facts
»
Area (Thailand)
513,000 sq km
»
Capital
Bangkok
»
Country code
66
»
Emergency
191
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Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
29B
Cambodia
10,000r
80B
Euro Zone
€1
45B
Laos
10,000K
41B
UK
UK£1
54B
USA
US$1
33B
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