CLIMATE
Tropical hot climate with high humidity. Average daily temperature range from 20°C to 35°C.

AIRPORT
Bangkok International is located 24 Kms to town areas.
Airport Tax : International – BHT500.00 / Domestic – BHT60.00
Transport to City and Charges : Limousine bus BHT100.00 (approximate)
Airport Taxi BHT400.00 to any hotel
Public Taxi BHT280.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors unless otherwise stated may enter without visa for 15 days tourist visits provided they have valid passport with at least six months remaining validity beyond date of stay. Entry is refused to nationals of Afghanistan unless in transit within 3hours, the German 'Kinderauswies' and persons not complying with general standards of appearance and clothing as required by the Thai Government. Transit visas are not granted to passports issued by Taiwan, stateless person, nationals of China and Sri Lanka and passport holders of Cambodia, Lao People Democratic Republic and Vietnam. Visa required, except for nationals of Thailand, holders of British passports with stated on the front cover "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" for tourist visits solely. Visas are also waived for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Fiji, France, Germany (also applicable if holding former East German passports), Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Portugal, Samoa (Western), Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Vanuatu & Yugoslavia.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.

CURRENCY
Baht (THB 1) = 100 satang
Notes : 10,20,50,100,500,1000
Coins : 1,2,5,10 (silver) and 25 & 50 (copper)

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = 38.00 Baht (approximate)

BUSINESS HOURS
Banks : 0830 to 1530 Monday through Friday
Shops : 0800 to 2100 Monday to Saturday
1000 to 1900 Monday to Saturday at department stores

LANGUAGE
Thai and English.

UTILITIES
220 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
Public buses, pedicabs, white express boats and air-conditioned taxis. Advisable to negotiate taxi fares in advance if they are not metered.

POINTS OF INTEREST
Bangkok offers a glimpse of traditional arts, architecture and religion. Among sites to visit are:
Grand Palace is Bangkok most famous landmark and within it contained much of Thailand’s most gorgeous architecture such as the Chakri Throne Hall, and also Wat Phra Kaeo (temple of the Emerald Buddha) that houses Thailand’s most revered Buddha image and is a notable repository of Thai arts.
Vimanmek Mansions, the biggest golden teakwood building in the world.
The Floating Market for those who love to see canal-side Thai life ; Rose Garden.
Ancient City - the world's largest outdoor museum with replicas of Thailand historic monuments and work of arts, or you may watch the spectacular classical music performance of the richly costumed and masked Thai dancers, staged at Bangkok National Theatre, usually held on the last Friday and Saturday of every month, and many others.

WEBSITE : www.tat.or.th