Travel Agencies
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand Travel Agencies
Only use long-established travel agencies with experts on your destination that belong to a professional trade organization. If they are also your tour operator, ask how you are protected should they default (go out of business) before you go or while you are away. Travel agent organizations in some [...]
Service Taxes
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand’s Service Taxes
Expect to pay 7% VAT on all goods and services. This includes [...]
By Samlors & Songthaews
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand Travel By Samlors & Songthaews
Samlors, or tuk-tuks, are 3-wheeled, open-sided buggies fueled by liquid petroleum [...]
Passports & Visas
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand’s Passports & Visas
Travellers are required to hold a passport valid for not less than 6 months after entry into Thailand. For [...]
Do & Don’t
February 18, 2009 by admin
Do & Don’t in Thailand
The Monarchy : Thai people have a deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and
a visitor should be careful to show respect for the King, [...]
Dining
February 18, 2009 by admin
Dining in Thailand
Dining in Thailand is usually a positive experience, but misunderstandings can arise. In large hotels and international [...]
Car Rental
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand Travel by Car Rental
You can rent cars in most cities and major towns certainly anywhere with a large tourist intake. Jeeps and sedans cost anything from US$25-45 per day, and minivans are around US$50-70. Prices depend on the vehicle and the company; international firms usually charge more, but in any case [...]
Cameras & Computers
February 18, 2009 by admin
Using Cameras & Computers in Thailand
Finding film is easy everywhere in Thailand. Japanese brands cost around 100 baht for 36 exposures. American [...]
By Train
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand Travel by Train
An efficient rail service links northern and northeastern towns with Bangkok (terminus is Hualamphong Station). [...]
By Taxi
February 18, 2009 by admin
Thailand Travel by Taxi
Another way to get around Bangkok is by taxis. However, calling a cab during rush hour (8-10 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.) might be difficult because the traffic is held-up or the cabs are taken. In that case, taking bus or walking seems to be the better choice. Most of taxis in Bangkok [...]