| Thailand
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Basic Information: Area: 514,000
sq.km.
Capital: Bangkok (Krung Thep in Thai)
Population: Approx. 61 Million
Language: Thai (official), English (business)
Main religion: Buddhism
Climate: Tropical; rainy, warm,
cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon
(November to mid-March); Southern isthmus always hot and humid
Local Time: GMT +7
Currency: Thai baht
Customs &
Traditions:
- Religion
- The Monarchy
- Social Customs
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| Tourist
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| Flight:
Thai Airways operates direct flight from Chennai & offers the best fare to
Bangkok, Thailand. The flight duration from Chennai to Bangkok is around
3.30 hrs. The arrival time in Bangkok is around 5:25 AM (local time).
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| Visa:
Visa can be obtained on arrival at Thailand. Upon arrival at Bangkok
international airport, you will be asked to fill up a visa form, also attach a
passport size photo. Submit the form along with your passport + applicable
visa fee in Thai bhat only. Your visa will be given to you in 15-30 mins
waiting time.
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| Bangkok:
Bangkok's colorful
nightlife is generally safe, but avoid seedy bars and live-show joints where
drinks may turn out to cost more than one thinks. The Thai Dinner with Classical
Dances is a popular evening tour. Large hotels usually offer their own
entertainment.
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| Pattaya:
The resort city of Pattaya is 1hr 30mins from Bangkok by road. Take a taxi
from the airport or request your tour operator to arrange
transport.
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| Tipping: It is customary to tip
porters and hotel personnel who have given good personal service. A 10%-15% tip
is appreciated in restaurants, particularly where service charge does not apply.
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| Tourist Information: Tourism
Authority of Thailand's information centre at Tel: (66-2) 694-1222 (80 lines),
Fax: (66-2) 694-1220/1
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| Getting
around - Tours
Around
Bangkok
- Rattanakosin
- The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo
- Wat Pho
- Jim Thompson's Thai House
- Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
- Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
- Wat Suthat
- Vimanmek Teakwood Mansion
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Day
excursions from Bangkok
- Ayuthaya
- Bang Pa-In Summer Palace -
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Rose Garden Country Resort & Cultural Show
- Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm
- Kanchanaburi
- The Bridge on the River Kwai
- The Erawan Falls
- Hell Fire Pass
- The JEATH War Museum
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| Adventure
Tours In Northern Thailand |
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