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The
Kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia,
making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Its
shape and geography divide into four natural regions : the mountains and
forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the semi-arid
farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline
of the peninsula South.
The country comprises 76 provinces
that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages. Bangkok
is the capital city and centre of political, commercial, industrial and
cultural activities. It is also the seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family,
with His Majesty the King recognised as Head of State, Head of the Armed
Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion and Upholder of all religions
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Currency
and Currency exchange : The Thai unit of currency is the baht 1 baht is
divided into 100 satang.
Note are in denominations of 1,000 (brown), 500 (purple),
100 (red), 50 (blue), 20 (green) and 10 (brown) baht.
Coins consist of 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 baht, 5 baht and
10 baht.
Credit Cards are widely accepted. For lost cards :
American Express Tel : (662) 273 5100 or (662) 273 0022
Diners Club Tel : (662) 238 2920 or (662) 238 2680
Master Card Tel : (662) 256 7326-7
Visa Tel : (662) 256 7326-7
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Major
currency bills and travellers cheques are cashed easily at hotels, tourist
shops, all provincial banks, shopping centres and money changers. Travellers
cheques are best changed in banks (you will need your passport). Rates of
exchange at banks or authorized money changers are better than those at
hotels and department stores.
Any amount of foreign currency may be brought into the country. Visitors
may take foreign currency out of Thailand, but no more than the amount stated
in the customs declaration made on arrival. Travellers leaving Thailand
may take out no more than 50,000 baht per person in Thai currency.
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Tipping
: Tipping is not a usual practice in Thailand although it is becoming
more common. Most hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to the
bill. Taxi drivers do not require a tip, but the gesture is appreciated
and 10-20 baht is acceptable for porters.
Bargaining
: Fixed prices are the norm in department stores, but at most other places
bargaining is to be expected. Generally, you can obtain a final figure
of between 10-40% lower than the original asking price. Much depends on
your skills and the shopkeeper's mood. But remember, Thais appreciate
good manners and a sense of humor. With patience and a broad smile, you
will not only get a better price, you will also enjoy shopping as an art.
V.A.T. Refunds : Visitors entering the Kingdom on a tourist
visa are entitled to refund of the 7% V.A.T. on goods purchased at registered
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Visa
& Customs
As
a general rule, any foreigner seeking entry into the Kingdom of Thailand
for business, investment, study, medical treatment, mass media, religion,
employment and other purposes is required to apply for a visa from a Thai
Embassy or Consulate-General. To do so, a foreigner must possess a valid
passport or travel document that is recognized by the Royal Thai Government
and comply with the conditions set forth in the Immigration Act B.E.2522
(1979) and its related provisions.
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Duty
Free Allowance The duty free allowance will be applied to accompanied personal
effects up to Bath 10,000 worth if
i) the items are intended for your own personal or professional uses;
ii) the quantity are reasonable; and
iii) the items are not subject to prohibition or restriction.
However, there are limits on the
amount of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, cigars and smoking tobacco to
which you may include in your duty free personal exemption as follows:
? 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of cigars or smoking tobacco
? 1 litre of spirituous liquor.
Personal effects do not include
motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts regardless of the length of time
used and owned.
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Referral Thanks:
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