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1. Before arriving at Bangkok International Airport, all passengers must fill in the customs declaration form and declare the amount of foreign currency they bring into the country. Offenders may be arrested, prosecuted or confiscated. The amount of Thai currency that can be carried when leaving the country shall not be higher than 50,000 baht.
Pirated works are not allowed to be brought into China. Legal works, such as computer software, artworks, etc. , each work is limited to one copy; It is forbidden to carry narcotics, drugs, pornographic books and weapons.
There is a blue toll-free phone near the baggage carousel at Bangkok airport in Thailand. In an emergency, you can contact the outside world by telephone.
4. The Handbook of Foreign Exchange Control and Controlled Articles can be obtained by the Cultural Bureau of Thailand, the Wildlife Protection Bureau, the Customs Department, the Tourism Bureau of the Government of Thailand, Thai embassies and consulates abroad or representative offices abroad.
5. To buy large-scale Buddha statues, antiques and artworks (except small souvenirs) that need special packaging in Thailand, you must first obtain an export license from the relevant competent department or shop so that they can be inspected by the customs when leaving the country;
6. Even at the request of team members, tour leaders or tour guides, don't entrust you with luggage, in case you break the law by carrying contraband such as drugs and guns.
Silk products are Thailand's first specialty. Clothes or headscarves, ties and sofa cushions made of Tess are fine and beautiful, economical and practical. In addition, wood carvings, horn crafts and leather products are also very popular with tourists. Thailand is also rich in rubies, sapphires and turquoise, which are relatively cheap. Especially "Siam Diamond" is very popular with shoppers because of its special shape. Almost all cities in Thailand have their own shopping advantages, and Chiang Mai is the center of national handicrafts. Bangkok is full of businessmen, good quality and low price; Pattaya is "shine on you is better than blue", and the prices of many commodities are much cheaper than Bangkok. The price of textiles is only half that of similar products in Europe and America. People can not only go to shopping malls to buy goods, but also go to the traditional Thai market to see the lively scene of water trading. Good quality and low price, it is also a good place to shop. Vibrant Bang lam Phu market, with ready-made clothes as the sales protagonist; Pra Tunam, near Indra Hotel, is an amazing place where all kinds of cheap clothes are gathered together. Sampheng in Yaowarat, Chinatown, is long and narrow, with everything from roadside stalls to gold ornaments and kitchen utensils. Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest hawker market in China. Its business hours are from Friday night to midnight on Sunday. There are many forests, including almost all products made and grown in Thailand.
Shopping instructions
1. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has a Chinese version of the booklet entitled "Shopping in Thailand" in Hong Kong, which introduces the local products of Thailand in detail. If you read it carefully, it will help tourists understand the local products of Thailand.
2. The cheapest thing to shop in Thailand is leather goods. Woodcut and shell ornaments. As for the gems produced there, people who are not experts had better not buy them. When choosing leather goods, we should pay attention to the different prices of different goods, which are very different.
3, shopping in Thailand, might as well shop around. The price of goods in large department stores is fixed, but when shopping in small stores or shopping malls, you can bargain. In fact, the price of goods is two or three times lower than the marked price.
The Thai government clearly stipulates that foreign tourists buy antiques: ① For antiques taken abroad, buyers must obtain permission from the Thai Ministry of Art five days in advance. (2) Antiques of historical or educational value to Thailand are not allowed to be taken out of the country.
Before buying an antique, make sure that the store that sells it can handle the above formalities for you. When the reliability of the goods is in doubt, the customer has the right to ask the merchant to issue a guarantee that it can be returned. When shopping, don't ask the price by pointing to the store, because it is rude and impolite in Thailand.
6. Do not accept services such as tour guides and shopping guides provided by strangers; Respect Thailand's special religious beliefs, but also prevent forced shopping on the grounds of religious beliefs.
7. Thailand explicitly prohibits any Buddha from leaving the country, so don't buy it. If you buy Buddha statues in other countries, you must mail them back to China before entering Thailand, otherwise they will be confiscated by the customs.
8. If you don't have enough dollars on hand, you can swipe your card directly at the local ATM with the UnionPay logo (such as Bangkok Bank, the ATM is orange), and ordinary bank cards will do. The exchange rate is calculated according to the foreign exchange quotation of the day, plus the handling fee. The rate varies according to the type and amount of the card.
Singapore is a famous shopping paradise, and people who travel to Singapore will never forget to make a big purchase here. If you go to Singapore and buy nothing, it's almost impossible! Singapore is a garden-like city, so there are many beautiful high-end shopping places, where almost all famous brands in the world can be found. The most popular things for tourists are clothes, cosmetics and handicrafts. Every year in June and July, there will be sales fairs and other discount activities in these places, so it is more meaningful to buy "special" items when traveling! In addition to high-end shopping centers, there are many specialty stores and markets selling things with local characteristics and ethnic customs, such as Malay sand cages, Nepalese jewelry, ivory necklaces, Indian silk and Thai silk, which are all worth visiting. But in this place, remember to "shop around and bargain". Besides ensuring the quality and price of the things we buy, bargaining is also a great pleasure!
pay attention to
1. There are many religious beliefs in Singapore. When visiting some religious sites, we should respect the religious habits of others.
Smoking in buses, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, air-conditioned shops, government offices and other non-smoking areas will be fined.
Remember to take the initiative to pump water to flush the toilet after using the public toilet, otherwise it will be considered illegal and will be fined upon conviction.
Be careful not to drink drinks, water, etc. Subway and other public transport systems in Singapore, or you will be fined.
In Malaysia, people can buy local products with local characteristics. First of all, Malaysia is a major tin producer in the world. Of course, tin products are world-famous. Tin products in Malaysia are of high quality and low price. Locals call tin ware tin ware wave. There are many daily utensils, and silver ornaments are also very popular with tourists. Kuala Lumpur, the capital, is also a good place to buy gold ornaments. The gold ornaments here are not only of high purity, unconventional design, but also reasonable price. However, when shopping, it is best to go to the shop recommended by Malaysia Tourism Association, where the reputation is more reliable. Malaysia's handmade batik cloth has been famous in Southeast Asia since ancient times. Colorful butterflies, flowers and birds and geometric patterns are dyed on silk cloth or cotton cloth, which is unique in design and style. Local kites also have a long history. As early as the Malacca dynasty, there was a custom of flying kites. Malaysian kites are unique in shape and exquisite in workmanship, which makes people fondle them. Some tourists buy them as indoor decorations, which are unique. Malaysia can be said to be a treasure house of nature, especially butterflies, with thousands of species, attracting a large number of tourists and entomologists. Locals make colorful butterflies into lifelike specimens and ornaments for sale, which has become a major specialty of Malaysia. The local area is rich in orchids, and the quality of the "Orchid" series perfume based on them is very good, which is no less than that of French perfume, but the price is much cheaper than that of French perfume. In addition, gold paintings carved with copper or aluminum plates and woodcarving handicrafts carved by indigenous people have certain artistic appreciation value and are rare tourist souvenirs elsewhere.
Inbound tourists must hold their own passports and tourist visas to enter Malaysia. Tourists are not allowed to stay in Malaysia for too long. Customs formalities All tourists from yellow fever epidemic areas or epidemic areas must be vaccinated, but children under the age of L are not included. Duty-free items that tourists are allowed to bring into China include 225 grams of tobacco or cigars, or 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of wine. When you leave this country, you must pay the airport tax. The name of Malaysian coin is Malaysian ringgit, or RM for short, and L ringgit is equal to 100 cent (SEN). Coins are 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cent (called "l-corner"), 20 cents (called "2-corner"), 50 cents (called "5-corner") and 1 ringgit. The denomination of paper money is divided into rm 1, RM2, RM5, rm 10, RM20, RM50, rm 100, RM500 and RMl000. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be exchanged at banks or authorized currency dealers all over the country. When traveling in remote areas, you should bring enough cash. Please show your passport when cashing traveler's checks. Tipping is not used to tipping in Malaysia. In hotels and restaurants, there is no need to tip, because the service charge of 10% has been added to the bill. If the service charge is indicated on the bill, you can tip about 10%. Passengers can tip hotel waiters and baggage handlers as appropriate. You don't have to tip the hotel doorman and taxi driver.
Business Hours The working hours in Malaysia are generally 8 hours, and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Government office hours, 8 am to 4 pm, 15. Half-day working hours are from 8 am to afternoon 12: 45. Office hours of the bank are from Monday to Friday from 10 to 3 pm, and from 9: 30 am to 1 1: 30 on Saturday. Department stores and supermarkets are open from 10: 00 am to 10 pm every day. You can make local calls with coins or calling cards at any telephone booth. International calls can only be made at telephone booths or telecommunication offices where calling cards can be used. Generally, hotels have IDD service, but they have to pay some service fees. All post offices are open from 00: 00 am to 05: 00 pm and closed on Sundays and holidays. The general post office in Kuala Lumpur is open from 8: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. daily, and from Sunday morning 10 to afternoon 12: 45. The service desk of most star-rated hotels provides mail service. Customs and Taboos Malays are warm, humble, generous and polite. When you are a guest in a Malay family, you should pay attention to your manners and respect your elders. Islam is the national religion of Malaysia. Malaysians think that their left hand is not clean, so tourists should not touch objects with their left hand, let alone reach out and ask the lady to shake hands first, let alone touch other people's heads. There are many differences between Malay customs and our country, so we must pay attention to avoid inadvertently committing taboos, causing rudeness, misunderstanding and unnecessary disputes. (Attached to the main precautions) Using gambling to cheat the top is to trick foreign tourists into their own homes with sweet words and induce tourists to play black jack and other card gambling. At first they pretended to lose, and finally the tourists were defeated and returned empty-handed. The victim is still showing up today. Most of the victims are inexperienced and adventurous young people, such as college students. The swindler pretended to be very enthusiastic and came up to strike up a conversation. The tourists followed them home without thinking. These people are professional liars and tourists. Don't be careless Theft-usually occurs in the following situations: 1. Change your luggage on the ground when you get off the plane. When eating in the restaurant, put your backpack on your back. Ask a friend to look after the luggage and leave your seat by yourself. There was a theft once, and the luggage was stolen under the nose of an eight-member tour group. It is inevitable that people will make mistakes on the journey. Be careful of your valuables. Once the credit card is stolen, you should contact the issuing bank immediately.
taboo
Thailand is a country with folk customs and is known as the "country of smiles". When they meet anyone, they will smile, raise their hands and greet each other with "Sawadika" ("hello" in Thai). If you walk in front of others, you will bow and apologize. When sitting and talking, be sure to put your legs together, put your hands on your knees and listen to each other.
When talking with Thais, we should avoid talking about sensitive issues, including drug smuggling, regional politics, any negative remarks about the king or queen of Thailand and corruption. Jokes are best directed at some obvious lies. Many western humors are overemphasized and even misunderstood to some extent. Any slight criticism of the royal system will cause dissatisfaction among Thais, and it is forbidden to criticize or criticize Buddhism.
Thailand has the title of "the country of Buddhism". Buddhism has been the national religion of Thailand for more than 700 years. Since King Lee Tae of Sukhothai Dynasty became a monk, as a historical tradition, every man over the age of 20 had to be a prefect for five days to three months in his life before he became a monk, even the king was no exception. Every household worships Buddhist scriptures and Buddha statues, and every school has Buddhist courses and buildings.