During the summer vacation, many Chinese families organize groups to travel to Thailand. The editor has specially prepared some common knowledge about Thailand for those who have traveled to Thailand recently. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

Weather: Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, which is hot and humid. The hot season is from March to May each year, the rainy season is from June to September, and the cool season is from October to February of the following year. The annual average temperature is 28°C, and the annual temperature difference is small.

Clothing: Simple summer clothing can be worn year-round. Those who like swimming can bring their own swimsuits and slippers. The weather is cooler at night, so a long-sleeved jacket is required.

Time difference: one hour behind Beijing time.

Language: Mainly Thai and English.

Drinking water: It is customary in Thailand to add ice cubes to drinks, and hotel tap water is not drinkable.

Daily necessities: Most hotels do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes and slippers, so please bring your own.

Drugs: Please bring some commonly used drugs and emergency medical supplies in case of emergency.

Voltage: 220 volts.

Currency: The Thai currency unit is the Baht (Baht), and 100 RMB is equivalent to approximately 500 Baht.

Customs: Passengers can bring 200 cigarettes and a bottle of foreign wine into the country for free. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants, vegetables, etc. are prohibited from entry. According to customs regulations, if you bring in more than 50,000 baht or more than 2,000 US dollars in cash, you must declare it to customs. Passengers returning to Hong Kong are limited to 100 cigarettes per passenger. Protected animals are not allowed.

1. Necessary instructions:

1. Documents: passport, ID card, copy of certificate and 2 2-inch photos (easy to replace if the certificate is lost)

2. Please bring razors, skin care products, cosmetics, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas, watches, pens, and small notebooks according to your needs

3. Thai hotels do not provide disposable Please bring your own towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, and slippers

4. Please bring ready-made medicines, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, painkillers, band-aids, and wind oil essence , motion sickness medicine

5. Record the phone number and frequently used phone number of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand

The address of the Embassy in Thailand: No. 57, Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok, Thailand (NO.57, RACHADAPISEKROAD, BANGKOK10110, THAILAND)

Tel: (662)2477554 (office); 2457032, 2457036-7 (Consular Department); 2457038 (Commercial Department)

Fax: (662)2468247

Other important telephone numbers: 191 for police assistance, 199 for fire alarm, 1691 for emergency center, and 1669 for medical assistance.

2. Entry and exit of Thailand:

1. You can exchange some Thai baht in advance. The amount of Thai currency you can carry when entering and exiting should not exceed 50,000 baht.

2. Pirated works are not allowed to be brought into the country. Legal works such as computer software, artwork, etc. are limited to one copy per person. It is strictly prohibited to carry narcotics, drugs, pornographic books, weapons, etc.

3. There is a blue toll-free phone near the luggage carousel at Bangkok Airport in Thailand. In case of emergencies, you can use the phone to contact the outside world.

4. When purchasing large Buddha statues, antiques, and works of art (except small souvenirs) that require special packaging in Thailand, you must first obtain an export permit from the relevant competent authority or store so that you can export them when leaving the country. Submit for customs inspection.

5. Don’t be entrusted with your luggage casually to avoid breaking the law by carrying contraband such as drugs and firearms.

6. Exit procedures: Each person pays an airport tax of 500 baht. The Thai Immigration Bureau will collect the exit card, go through the departure procedures, and stamp the exit stamp on the passport. Go through security inspection.

7. According to the relevant regulations of Thailand, the number of duty-free goods allowed to be brought into the country is: 1 kilogram of liqueur or spirits, 50 cigars, 250 grams of cut tobacco or 200 cigarettes, and 5 rolls of film or 3 rolls of movies. Film, animals and plants are not allowed to be brought into the country. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants, vegetables, etc. are prohibited from entry.

Passengers can purchase 1 kilogram of wine, 200 cigarettes, a camera, a video camera and personal jewelry and accessories from duty-free shops for departure. Customs: Passengers can bring 200 cigarettes and a bottle of foreign wine into the country for free. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants, vegetables, etc. are prohibited from entry. Protected animals cannot be brought back to Hong Kong.

3. Currency exchange:

Thailand’s common currency is the Thai Baht, which is approximately RMB: Thai Baht = 5. Banknotes are divided into coins and banknotes: coins include baht and satan, one baht is one hundred satan, and the face value is 25 satan, 50 satan, 1 baht and 5 baht. The denominations of banknotes are 10 baht, 20 baht, 50 baht, 100 baht and 500 baht.

1. Exchange for Thai baht in China: Be careful to exchange for Thai baht after 1994. You can also exchange it with the tour guide locally. The biggest advantage is that you can exchange it with the tour guide for the original price before leaving the place.

2. Exchange U.S. dollars domestically: Exchange U.S. dollars into denominations of 100 or 50. The exchange rates of these two denominations are relatively high. Please check the year of publication of the US dollars you get. Those issued before 1996 (including the 1996 edition) and have the word B2 are difficult to change on the popular island. It is said that the machine does not recognize them. The exchange rate is low at the airport, so it’s best not to exchange it, but be sure to pick up a map at Phuket Airport.

3. Most stores accept credit card purchases: Now that the RMB is appreciating and the US dollar is depreciating, it is a good way to make purchases by credit card. Another advantage of credit card purchases is that you don’t have to pay for foreign exchange at the airport duty-free shopping mall when you return home. However, some places will charge a handling fee of 3-5, so ask before using.

4. Use a debit card to withdraw cash locally through UnionPay: UnionPay is not restricted by time and place, and the exchange rate does not vary from place to place. UnionPay uses RMB to purchase foreign exchange instantly, as long as UNIONPAY is supported Just use the teller machine

4. Shopping tax refund

1. Tourists who purchase goods in Thailand can request a VAT refund of 7% when they return to their country. After purchasing products with the "VatRefundforTourists" logo and spending more than 2,000 baht in the same store on the same day, you can fill in a tourist tax refund application form with your passport on the day of purchase and print the original tax voucher. Depending on the total amount of goods applied for tax refund accumulated under the same passport, a handling fee of 100 baht per transaction and a money order transfer fee will be charged if the refund is made through airport tax refund or bank draft or card transfer

2 . After arriving at the airport, go to the VatRefundOffice and go through the exit formalities normally after getting stamped. Then go to the tax refund counter in the departure hall and present your passport and tax refund form. If you purchase valuables such as jewelry, watches, etc., you will also need to show the purchased goods when receiving the tax refund. , so you should take this into consideration when checking in your luggage before

5. Negotiation:

There are standard fixed prices in department stores, and bargaining is required in most other places. Under normal circumstances, your final transaction price can be 10-40 lower than the original asking price. Mainly depends on your skills and the mood of the shop owner. But remember, Thai people appreciate good manners and a sense of humor. With patience and a cheerful smile, you'll not only get better prices, but you'll also enjoy shopping as an art form.

6. Thai taboos

1. Please do not slander the royal family. Thai people respect the royal family very much, so visitors should also be careful to show respect for the king, queen and members of the royal family. ;

2. Ladies are not allowed to wear short skirts and sleeveless clothes when entering the palace. Men must wear collared tops and are not allowed to wear slippers. Men and women are not allowed to show their shoulders.

3. When visiting religious sites, please take off your shoes and hat before entering the temple where Buddha statues are enshrined. It is best not to wear shorts. Please do not enter when there is a religious gathering; women should avoid touching monks. If you want to donate money, you can ask a man to do it for you or place it directly on the table.

4. Greetings: The Thai way of greeting is to put hands together, place them on the chest, and then nod and bow politely;

5. Head and feet: refers to the highest and lowest parts of the body. parts.

Thais are taboo about touching people's heads (including children), even as a friendly gesture. Pointing at someone or an object with your feet is considered extremely impolite;

6. Men and women should not be too intimate in public places, and should not lose their temper in public.

7. Don’t scare others from behind. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and cards are not allowed even in hotels.

8. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and cards or mahjong are not allowed even in hotel rooms.

9. Durian cannot be brought into the car or hotel. Do not eat wild mammals.

10. Don’t give coins when tipping. Coins are generally given to beggars.

7. Thailand Post Communication:

Mobile phone: China Global Telecom users can use mobile phones in Thailand. Making local calls is RMB 5/minute, and receiving calls is RMB 6/minute. Domestic calls are RMB 13 per minute and text messages are RMB 2. You can also buy mobile phone SIM cards locally in Thailand. There are three types of Thai mobile phone SIM cards: one-2-call card, Happy card and True card. They are all charged one-way. There is no distinction between local and long-distance calls in Thailand, and the pre-stored call fee is 0. Answer.

One-2-call card: The SIM card sells for 300 baht and includes 300 baht of phone calls, which is equivalent to giving away a free number. During the time period of 5:00-17:00, domestic calls cost 1 baht per call (no time limit); during the time period of 17:00-5:00, the fee per minute is 1 baht. Call China Long Distance (Oversea): 008 (or 009) 86 number (landline requires area code), 7 baht/minute. Sending a text message costs 11 baht.

Happy Card: 99 baht each, including 35 baht of phone calls. When calling China, dial 009, and the cost of calling back home is also 7 baht/minute. There is no time slot for local calls, and they are all 1 baht/minute.

True card: 99 baht each, including 30 baht of phone calls. The cheapest call back to China is based on 30 seconds. To call China, dial 009, which works out to less than 6 baht/minute.

Postage: 15 baht for sending a postcard back home.

Important phone number:

Tourist police service phone number: 1155

Tourist service center hotline, the slogan is "Remember one number, travel all over Thailand". The purpose is to provide tourists with fast services and make the services meet international standards so that foreign tourists can have confidence in traveling to Thailand.

Main service content:

1. Provide travel information;

2. Statistics of daily reports from tourists in order to provide convenience and ensure the safety of tourists;

3. Accept complaints from tourists during their travels;

4. Provide police network services and accept police calls and criminal inquiries. If tourists encounter trouble, the police will act quickly

8. Safety in Thailand

Thailand is generally very safe, but it is still better to be careful. Precaution is far better than getting hurt. or damage caused by carelessness is more protected.

1. Be careful with your possessions and don’t reveal your wealth in vain. Do not leave your bags or other valuables lying around. Try to carry them with you or store them in the safe of your hotel.

2. Prevent shopping fraud. If someone tries to sell you a jewelry store on the street, it's mostly illegal fraud. Sometimes they will cleverly sell to tourists in the name of Thai government promotion. Most tour groups have projects to visit jewelry factories. It is recommended that tourists inquire about return matters before purchasing. If the procedure is too complicated or there is no official guarantee, it is recommended not to buy.

3. When staying in a hotel, please check the location of the emergency exit first. If the hotel alarm bell rings, do not panic and leave quickly through the emergency exit. When taking a break, please lock the safety lock in the room to avoid strangers. Don't open doors randomly, don't hang clothes on hotel lights, don't smoke on the bed, and don't throw cigarette butts around to prevent fire penalties or damage to hotel items and claims for compensation.

4. If the hotel swimming pool is closed and there are no lifeguards on site, please do not enter the swimming pool without permission, otherwise you will be responsible for any accidents that occur.

5. When taking a boat or engaging in water activities, be sure to wear a life jacket. Do not move when the boat is moving. Do not place your hands or feet on the side of the boat to avoid injury. When playing in the sea, do not exceed safety warnings. line range.

6. When taking photos with animals, do not tease or pluck the animal’s hair. Please follow the instructions of the animal trainer to avoid accidents caused by human factors.

9. Others in Thailand

Tipping: In addition to most hotels and restaurants adding a 10 service fee to the bill, there are other places where tipping may be required. Of course, These are not necessary, but more of a courtesy:

Thai Massage: You can be flexible depending on the service quality or professionalism of the masseur, about 50-100 baht.

Jungle elephant ride: Pay the mahout about 50 baht each time.

Taking pictures with a ladyboy: about 50-100 baht per person per time.

Luggage tip: 20 Thai Zhu per room for the bellman.

Bedside tip: 20 baht per room per day.

If the hotel staff provides good service, you can leave a tip at their discretion. Generally, it is about 20 baht or about 1 US dollar per time. The tip ratio in restaurants is 10.

10. Precautions for swiping bank cards in Thailand

I have quite a lot of experience in swiping bank cards. There are more than 2,000 of them in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, etc. UnionPay credit cards can be used at POS machines in stores in Taiwan, and Thai baht can be directly withdrawn with UnionPay cards at more than 8,000 ATMs such as Kasikorn Bank, TMB Military Bank of Thailand, and SCB Bank of Thailand (Purple). It is recommended to withdraw cash at the Kasikornbank ATM in Thailand. The service of this bank is very good. The ATM machine has a full Chinese interface and its logo is green. But in fact, UnionPay cards are not widely used in Thailand, so it is best to use bank cards with the VISA and MasterCard logos.

Warm reminder:

(1) Withdrawing cash from a credit card (credit card) requires interest or higher handling fees. It is recommended to use a debit card (deposit card) for ATM withdrawals;

(2) Credit cards are subject to credit limit restrictions and may incur high fees due to exceeding the credit limit. It is recommended to use a debit card when making large purchases;

(3) Most places in Thailand You can use Alipay just like in China, especially in 711 convenience stores. Alipay's exchange rate is very cost-effective.

11. The pronunciation of the official Thai language is as follows:

You’re welcome maipenrai, sorry korthoad

How much? neetaorai? Where? youtenai?

Help!chooaydooay! I'm lost.

Chanlongtahng.

1. Hello!/Sa-wa-di-ka(female)Sa-wa-di-kab(male)Sa-wa-di-ka/Hello!/Hi!

2. How are you?/sa-bai-di-mai Sabaidimai/Howareyou?

3. I'm fine!/sa-bai-di Sabaidi/Iamfine!

4. What is your name?/kun-ci-a-laikunci'alai/whatisyourname?

5. Where are you going?/kun-bai-naikunbainai/ whereareyougoing?

6. Goodbye!/la-gong拉公/GoodBye!/ByeBye

7. Good luck!/cuo-di/GoodLuck!

8. Thank you!/kuo-kun Kuan Kun/Thankyou!

9. Sorry!/kuo-tuo Kuotuo/sorry!/Excuseme!

10. It doesn’t matter !/mai-bian-lai sell whip lai/nevermind!

11. I don’t understand!/mai-kao-zai sell rely on Zai/don?tunderstand!

12. Can you Can you help me?/kun-que-can-dai-maikunquecandaimai/canyouhelpme?

13. I'm looking for it. /can-ha-you/I?mlookingfor.

14. Lost. /mai-lu-za-tan street stall/Loseway.

15. I want to go to ---. /can-ya-bai灞厰---/Iwanttogoto---.

16. Railway Station/sha-tan-ni-luo-huaishatanni 枞淮/trainstation?

17. Bus stop/sha-tan-ni-luo-mie/Busstop

18. Airport/sha-nang-bing/shatanbing /AirStation

19. Hotel/long-liang/Longliang/Hotel

20. School/long-lian/longlian/school

21. Police Department/sha-tan-ni-dan-luoShatan Ni Dantu/PoliceStation

22, Hospital/long-pa-ya-ban Longpa Yaban/Hospital

23 , Toilet/hong-nan coax south/Toilet/W.C

24. Don’t/mai-ao sell concave/Don?t/No

25. Want/ao concave/NeedTo

26. It’s not /mai-cai selling vegetables/an?t/No

27. It’s /cai vegetables/Is/Yes

28. Don’t be afraid/ mai?dong-gua sells winter melons/Befearlessof

29. Don’t worry!/mai-dong-huan sells winter melons/CareNothingFor!

30. Brother|Sister (Thai polite address) /pi fart/Elderbrother|sister

12. Traffic precautions in Thailand

1. Keep left when driving and walking in Thailand. You must abide by traffic rules. Cross the road in the Chinese style in Thailand. Remember not to show up.

2. When traveling by car, always pay attention to where you place your belongings.

3. When taking a taxi, write down the taxi number so that you can quickly retrieve items forgotten in the car.

4. Carry the hotel’s business card with you at all times in case you lose your way.

5. Avoid walking alone on quiet streets or deserted areas.

6. The traffic in Thailand is very fast, so be sure to pay attention to safety.

7. There are many motorcycles in Thailand and the accident rate is very high, so be careful about motorcycles on the road.

8. Be sure to bring coins with you when taking the subway, because the Thai subway system is old and most of the time you can only use coins. Some may accept banknotes, but the denominations of banknotes are limited.

13. Other notes:

1. When traveling abroad, you must bring some commonly used safety medicines and emergency medical supplies in case of emergencies; Southeast Asian hotels often travel abroad out of environmental awareness. There are no toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other disposable items, so tourists must prepare them by themselves; most hotels in Southeast Asia have a voltage of 220V; most hotels do not provide drinking hot water.

2. It is summer all year round in Southeast Asia and Thailand. In principle, you only need to bring summer clothes. However, it is best to bring a thin jacket when entering or leaving an air-conditioned room or going to Hong Kong and Macau. In addition, please bring sunglasses, sun hats, umbrellas, heatstroke prevention medicines, swimming suits, sunscreen and other travel supplies.

Shopping: The most prosperous areas in Bangkok are Silom Road, Sikang Shopping Plaza and Pratunam District, which mainly sell bird's nests, shark fins, dried pork, gemstones and local fashions. Pattaya Beach is famous for its shopping malls. Ya Street is the busiest.

Note: According to airline regulations, each tourist can only carry checked luggage not exceeding 20 kilograms and one hand luggage not exceeding (55cm?35cm?22cm). To avoid unnecessary trouble, please do not take any items from the hotel without permission. If you want to keep them as souvenirs, please purchase them from the hotel.

Safety Tips: Do not carry or store any items for others to avoid being prosecuted for hiding contraband. When in areas with poor environmental sanitation, choose cooked food and packaged drinks. Avoid going out alone at night. Please remember to carry valuables such as documents, cash, traveler's checks, credit cards, air tickets, cameras, etc. with you carefully. Do not store them in suitcases or leave them in cars, hotel rooms or public places.