Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Currency
Thai baht (B)
Language
Thai
Visas
International air arrivals receive 30-day visa; 60-day visas available from a Thai consulate before leaving home.
Money
ATMs widespread; 150B foreign-account fee. Upmarket places accept Visa and MasterCard.
Mobile Phones
GSM and 3G networks available through inexpensive pre-paid SIM cards.
Time
Asia/Bangkok (GMT/UTC +7 hours)
Tourist Information
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT;
1672;
www.tourismthailand.org
)
National tourism department.
Bangkok Information Center (
0 2225 7612-4;
www.bangkoktourist.com
) City-specific tourism office; staffed booths
throughout the city.
