I went to Thailand for a week on business with my manager in February, and I would like to ask what kind of basic items to prepare.
Weather: Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, which is hot and humid. The hot season is from March to May, the rainy season is from June to September, and the cool season is from October to February. The annual average temperature is 28℃, and the annual temperature difference is small.
clothing: you can wear simple summer clothes all year round, swimmers can bring their own swimsuits and slippers, and it's cold at night, so you need to prepare long-sleeved coats.
Time: one hour slower than Beijing time.
language: mainly Thai and Chaozhou dialect, and English is generally applicable in hotels.
drinking water: Thailand is used to adding ice cubes to drinks, and hotel tap water is not drinkable.
daily necessities: most hotels don't have toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers, so please bring your own.
medicines: please bring some commonly used medicines and emergency medical supplies for emergencies.
voltage: 22 volts.
Shopping: The busiest areas in Bangkok are Longlu, Sikang Shopping Plaza and Watergate District, with bird's nest, shark's fin, dried pork, precious stones and local fashions as the mainstay. Pataya Beach is the most lively with Pataya Street.
currency: the unit of currency in Thailand is baht, and RMB 1 is about 45 baht.
Customs: Passengers can bring 2 cigarettes and a bottle of foreign wine into the country free of charge. In addition, all kinds of meat, plants and vegetables are prohibited from entering the country. According to the customs regulations, if you bring more than 5, baht or more than 2, dollars in cash, you must declare it. Passengers returning to Hong Kong are limited to 1 cigarettes per passenger. Protected animals cannot be brought back to Hong Kong.
note: according to airline regulations, each tourist can only carry a checked baggage of no more than 2kg and a hand baggage of no more than (55cm×35cm×22cm). In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, please do not take anything in the hotel without authorization. If you want to keep it as a souvenir, please buy it from the hotel.
safety tips: don't help others to carry or store anything at will, so as not to be prosecuted for hiding contraband. Cooked food and packaged drinks should be selected in areas with poor environmental sanitation. Avoid going out alone at night. Please remember to take valuables with you carefully, such as certificates, cash, traveler's checks, credit cards, air tickets, cameras, etc. Do not collect them in the suitcase or leave them in the car, hotel rooms or public places.
2. Preparation before going abroad
Choose a legal travel agency with a good reputation, and it is recommended not to join a low-cost tour group, so as to avoid disputes caused by the tour guide arranging shopping or forcibly promoting his own itinerary after arriving in Thailand. Understand the contents of the itinerary (the choice and arrangement of accommodation, transportation, meals and self-funded itinerary during the itinerary). Ask the travel agency to send a tour leader with a practicing certificate to lead the tour group, and ask the travel agency to arrange qualified and safe transportation and tourism activities. Attend the pre-departure briefing and sign a travel contract with the travel agency. At the same time, you can ask the travel agency for a collection and transfer receipt to protect your rights and interests. Buy travel safety and medical insurance, and know the insurance items in detail to ensure your own rights and interests. Bring your own commonly used drugs or topical ointments to avoid carrying powdery drugs, so as not to be mistaken for drugs. Pregnant women, the elderly or those with poor health should be accompanied by their families, and they should first go to the hospital to obtain an English diagnosis certificate with Chinese instructions for later use. If you don't feel well on the way and don't take other people's medicine casually, you should inform the team leader to arrange medical treatment. Before going abroad, you should inform your family of your itinerary, the telephone number of the foreign accommodation hotel and the contact number of the travel agency you are attending. If you are traveling by yourself, you should keep in touch with your family at any time. Take several photos for later use, and make a photocopy of airline tickets, passports, visas, foreign exchange settlement receipts, credit cards and other documents, and carry them separately from the original ones in case of loss reporting or application for replacement.
III. Relevant regulations on entry and exit in Thailand:
(1) The documents required for entry into Thailand are: passport with a validity period of at least 6 months, entry and exit cards (received when the official joint entry is made, and received when the deputy joint entry is made), and entry and exit cards must be filled in English, with names in capital letters.
(2) Entry formalities: put the entry and exit card in the passport, go through the entry formalities by the immigration officer, take out the checked baggage at the terminal, and then take the customs declaration form (if necessary) to the customs inspection office for inspection before leaving the customs. The duty-free items that tourists can bring in include 2 cigarettes and 1 kg of wine.
(3) Exit formalities: each person pays an airport tax of 5 baht. The Immigration Bureau of Thailand takes away the exit card, goes through the exit formalities and stamps the exit stamp on the passport. Accept the security check. Thailand shall not carry more than 5, baht out of the country.
(d) Thailand has strict entry and exit regulations, so tourists who want to visit Thailand for a short time must hold a visa issued by the Thai Embassy. During the sightseeing tour in Thailand, you must be inspected by immigration officials at any time. If you exceed the visa period, you will be fined 2 baht per day, but the maximum fine shall not exceed 2, baht.
(5) All religious and national cultural relics are prohibited from trading. Passengers carrying antiques and Buddha statues abroad must apply for an approval certificate from the National Art Department of Thailand in advance. Any businessman must pay income tax on the income earned during his stay in Thailand. All pornographic materials, drugs and weapons are prohibited from import and export, and offenders will be severely punished.
(6) You can obtain manuals on foreign exchange control and control items from Thailand Museum Section, Wildlife Conservation Section, Customs Department, Thailand Government Tourist Office, Thai Embassy, Consulate or overseas representative office, and know which items you want to buy, and you need to apply to the government agency of Thailand Customs for approval before leaving the country.
(7) According to the relevant regulations of Thailand, the number of duty-free goods allowed to enter the country is: 1 kg of sweet wine or spirits, 5 cigars, 25 grams of cut tobacco or 2 cigarettes, and 5 rolls of film or 3 rolls of film; Animals and plants are not allowed to enter the country. Passengers can buy 1 kg of wine, 2 cigarettes, a camera, a video camera and jewelry ornaments worn by individuals from duty-free shops.
The relevant regulations shall be subject to the official announcement of Thailand. Thailand Bangkok Airport Customs Tel: 66-2-5351269, 5351569, 5351153 or 535544.
four, Thailand hotel fire prevention instructions
(a) after staying in the hotel, first check whether the safety door can be opened and the passage is clear, and remember the location of the safety door and fire fighting equipment on the aisle in case of fire.
(2) Do not use electrical appliances with high power consumption, such as electric spoons and electric stoves, and do not cook in the room.
(3) Don't put wet clothes on the lampshade to dry, and don't smoke in bed before going to bed.
(4) report the fire speed to the hotel counter and wake others up.
(5) The key is easy to take at the bedside. When there is a fire, first know the source of the fire, and try to touch the doorknob. If it is very hot, don't open the door. First put the water in the trash can at the door, block the door with a wet towel, and then go to the window to call for help. If you want to escape, first cover your face with a wet towel and breathe. Lie 1-2 cm above the ground and run to the emergency door along the wall. If possible, bring your own flashlight.
(6) Do not use the elevator to escape in case of fire.
V. Traffic precautions in Thailand
1. Keep to the left when driving and obey the traffic rules.
2. When traveling by car, always pay attention to where you put your belongings.
3. When you take a taxi, please write down the car number first, so that you can quickly find the things you left in the car.
4. In buses and public places, pay special attention to the fact that pickpockets will deliberately bump into you and distract you before stealing.
5. always carry the business card of the hotel in case you get lost.
6. Avoid walking alone in quiet streets or desolate areas.
VI. Precautions for shopping in Thailand
Don't carry too much cash. Try to use credit cards and traveler's checks. When you pay for the same item by credit card, you should confirm the amount on the receipt before signing it. Pay attention to keeping your wallet and valuables. Even when taking pictures or going to the bathroom, you should carry it with you. Zip up your purse and carry it on your chest. Travel bags and backpacks are convenient, but they are often the objects of thieves. It's not a loss to shop around. When buying high-priced items, you should compare more, because most items can't be returned after purchase. Remember to ask for a complete receipt when buying. Jewelry you buy should be carried with you and not sent abroad by mail. Jewelry and sapphire are graded in Thailand, so you should ask the store for proof of purchase after purchase. Do not accept services such as sightseeing and free purchase provided by strangers. Choose department stores all over the country to shop, the price is more reasonable and the quality can be guaranteed. Respect Thailand's special religious beliefs, but also prevent being forced to shop on the grounds of religious beliefs. Do not consume or buy protected wild animals and their products.
VII. Notes for participating in water activities
Notes for participating in water activities such as swimming, jet skis and speedboats, water skydiving, diving, etc.:
To participate in water activities, it is advisable to walk together, know whether the venue is legal and whether the equipment is properly used and operated, and listen to the guidance of professional coaches. Diving equipment cannot replace swimming ability. Those who can't swim should not try. Know the terrain, tide, current, wind direction, temperature, access point and other factors in advance. If the above factors are not suitable for water activities, don't reluctantly participate. To participate in the activities of the outer islands, it is advisable to ask the travel agency to arrange legal transportation boats, strictly abide by the regulations on wearing life jackets, and wear them all the time. If life jackets are not provided, they should take the initiative to ask for them. Take yachts and jet skis, do not cross safe waters, and do not swim in water activities such as jet skis, speedboats and parachutes. Pay attention to the safety signs in the activity area, the location of rescue equipment and life-saving personnel. You should pay attention to your physical condition. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, cold, fever, drinking and after meals, don't take part in water sports and diving. If you feel tired and cold, you should leave the water and go ashore immediately. Avoid being immersed in water and exposed to the sun for a long time, and not holding your breath for a long time, dizziness and drowning; Do not use earplugs when diving into the water, because the pressure will make earplugs impact the eardrum and cause damage. When diving, don't enter the water with your head first, and you should carry floating equipment. Before taking a yacht, you should know the passenger capacity of the yacht. If it is overloaded, you should refuse to take it. When taking it, you should not concentrate on one side of the deck to avoid the hull losing balance. For all kinds of water activities outside the travel agency's itinerary, we should carefully evaluate their safety and physical condition before participating.
eight, Thailand's help phone number and related contact information
single phone
single phone
call for help
191
fire
199
emergency center
1691
medical assistance
1669
. 4
Bangkok directory assistance line
1133
directory assistance lines in other areas
183
Bangkok Airport Hall 1
2-5351149
Bangkok Airport Hall 2
2-535131
Thailand Immigration Bureau:
2. Bangkok.
China Embassy Tel:
Address:
Website:
2-245744, 2-245733, 2-245736
57 Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok 131
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