Travel documents and visas:
      Foreigner visiting Thailand must posses valid travel documents recognized by Thailand and proper visas before entering the country. Visitors with transit visa and tourist visa are permitted to stay not exceeding 30 days and 60 days respectively. Visitors with non - immigrant, diplomatic and official visas are initially permitted to stay not exceeding 90 days. Those who wish to stay longer may apply for their extension of stay at the Immigration Bureau, 507 Soi Suanplu, South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok. Tourists from 56 nations are exempted from visa requirements and permitted to stay not exceeding 30 days provided they have adequate means to stay and possess tickets confirming departure within 30 days. In addition, travellers from 79 nations are allowed to apply for tourist visas upon arrival at the Immigration check-points in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Songkhla International Airports; they are permitted to stay not exceeding 15 days.
      Customs:
      Narcotics and pornographic materials are strictly prohibited. Permits must be obtained for importation of firearms and certain species of animals and plants. The export of Buddha images, images of deities and antiques is strictly forbidden without approval from the foreign currency may be brought in for personal use.