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The Kingdom of Thailand (ราชอาณาจักรไทย, ratʃa anatɕɑktʰaɪ) is a country in Southeast Asia. To its east lie Laos and Cambodia; to its south, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia; and to its west, the Andaman Sea and Burma. Its capital and largest city is Bangkok. (...) more....

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In the "cool" season from November to February, the daily temperatures are at 30 degrees. It is then up to about may very hot) to 35 degrees (the north / northeast at night. In the rainy season from May to October the temperatures go back a little, but it increases the humidity. On quiet lake is the December / January to March / April. Ko Samui receives from November / December to mid-February from the foothills of the northeast monsoon, but the country is rainy season between August and October is not very severe, so the European spring and Summer for Ko Samui is the best time to go. Keep in mind that can be lethal to monsoon periods swimming in the sea!

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Passport required. Tourists staying no longer than 30 days do not need a visa. For longer stays, obtain a visa in advance. Transit visa, for stay of up to 30 days, $10 entry fee, or tourist visa for stay of up to 60 days, $15 entry fee. For business visa valid up to 90 days, need $20 entry fee or $40 fee for multiple-entry and company letter stating purpose of visit. Submit 1 application form, 2 photos, and postage for return of passport by mail. (Note: All visa fees are payable in cash or money order, if applying in person, or by money order only, if applying by mail. Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-3600), or the nearest Consulate General: CA (323/962-9574), IL (312/664-3129), or NY (212/754-1770). For other Consulates General throughout the U.S., call 202/944-3600. Internet: www.thaiembdc.org. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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The Thai Baht is divided into 100 satang. In circulation are coins of 1, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tickets to 20 baht, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 baht. The 10-baht notes are largely withdrawn from circulation, and coins of 25 and 50 satang obtained almost exclusively in supermarkets. Change your money only at the resort, at the destination airport because of unfavorable courses but only a small amount. A noodle soup from the cook-shop you get for about 30 baht, a rice dish with meat and vegetables in simple restaurants for about 50 baht. A two-course meal with dessert, costs seldom more than 250 baht. In the supermarket you get a small bottle of domestic beer for 30-40 baht. Thais do not see it as unjust if they abknöpfen the "rich" foreign tourists higher prices. This is true not only when shopping at markets, but also in hotels, zoos, amusement parks, etc. Also, state institutions have a two-tariff system. Thus, for example, foreigners have to pay 200 baht entry to national parks, Thais may enter for 20 baht. Even in temples, not all men are created equal. Tourists have to pay local people for nothing should come before the Buddha. Value added tax: Many of the better shops, restaurants and hotels to raise the price of a value added tax (VAT = Value Added Tax) of 70 percent. In other states VAT included (in the price already there). Anyone who buys goods show a value of at least 5000 baht (passport!) And spends at least 2,000 baht per transaction, can get back the VAT on departure - at least in theory. Goods and invoices should be checked before departure to VAT offices in the airports of Bangkok, Hat Yai, Chiang Mai and Phuket (only there is reimbursement available will be presented). But this can be a time consuming procedure and nerves! Not without reason, a warning note on the VAT counter at Bangkok Airport: "Whoever insults the officials can be punished." Information on the Internet: www.rd.go.th / vrt

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Anyone who has arrived in Thailand, noted as the first sure that all people are welcomed with a broad smile. This is not forged or placed, Thais love their country and in principle, their lives. It is therefore advisable always smile back and not look the same, but give the greeter for a few more seconds of attention (and smile) to. If approaching a Thai with a smile and can speak Thai a few scraps of the bargain (eg Sawwadi K ( r) ap say - men / Sawwadi-Ka - say, women) in greeting usually on the winning side. Thus, in fact hardly a native to say what ever needed help, no. To smile Even though at the beginning (especially for Western travelers might be) difficult, one should never cease to be able to laugh at himself shows in Thailand by size. The Thais are sacred, as a rule four things: Their king, their country, her family and her face. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy and the king is the soul and the conscience of its inhabitants. There is nothing like the king, so the error never start with a Thai discussion about him, this will be completed within the shortest possible time, or even interpreted as an insult. Here, it is best to educate about reading. But it is important that you never on an image of the king directed his bare feet, that is increasing on a dollar bill or sit comfortably in a meadow and the toes on a poster with Rama IX. to stretch. This can sometimes be complicated, because the king is actually really shown everywhere. Another important aspect in dealing with Thai people is their face, say, their dignity. They also taught the locals or not showing him / her pointedly that they are right and that he / she is wrong. This does not apply to the lower layers, such as taxi / tuk tuk drivers, mass market retailer or construction workers, those who oppose this respect from themselves and can be sometimes very abruptly. There is still always on the ehrehafteren hand, if you stay still dominates and keeps the smile, even if you just want to go so willingly into the air. The loss of face is one of the worst moments that can happen to a / r in the Thai daily life. So if you just want to buy a few t-shirts, typed by the merchant 1000 baht as an offer to the calculator and get those returned typed with 300 baht should not be upset when the seller packed up his T-shirts will be quiet and a silent understand is that it is time to go. Some are even loud and scare away their clients. The volume is the final bid in dealing with the residents of Thailand: Who is speaking softly is noble, who speaks loudly is poor. This can, unfortunately (especially with the language barrier sometimes) to be an odyssey, but with a smile and slow hand movements (always run his hands as a unit, never show directly or hand or soles of someone or sanctities judge) can not always rule be remedied. In the city there is no sin, taxi or tuk-tuk drivers, market vendors, ticket sellers, beggars and tailors to ignore. Everyone has to eat in this country and if you really lead to any even a short conversation to get in some places less than 20 meters. Experienced visitors can already look ahead, put a big smile and give style to understand that you are not interested in "service". Beginners should look best on the ground and either concentrated or depleted act purposefully. Tuk-tuk drivers are always happy to ask where they ever will, this can sometimes be helpful, even if he does not connect with his own services and on top then called a utopian lower price. Here should be ringing alarm bells, because the trip usually ends after three street corners in the suit tailors, jewelry or fancy restaurant. And yet, ultimately, crime and security should be mentioned. Sogesehen Thailand is one of the safest travel destinations in Asia. The violence of the locals is low and sometimes even scary but the mere threat of aggression is here already gone out of his way skillfully. So it is highly unlikely, attacked, threatened, robbed, or even being killed. Foolish and naive but there are tourists everywhere, and thieves who it easy to make will also make his experience. The same is true for single women who want to alone at night through narrow streets to their hotel or even be driven to a Thai home. Common sense is appropriate here and you have a safe trip. Thais have other (legal) strategies (to tourists or "walking ATMs," as they are colloquially known as happy) to get the money out of your pocket. Who will be closely watched, however, and is not too naive to even less ko

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The Thai Kitchen offers a variety of meals with all sorts of ingredients that are not created for every stomach. Especially curries, meat, seafood, pasta and rice, of course, belong to the standard repertoire of menus. Some visitors first have to get used to the culinary differences, therefore, Western dishes are usually always on the map. However, those who ordered in Thailand a pizza or a burger can not then be surprised if indeed vote in the ingredients, but the taste is not quite his own memories. Just priced the courts disagree sharply, above all, depending on location and on top of hot huge price differences does not equal quality differences. In Bangkok, for example, one for 50 baht on the street can buy a full meal, which is certainly more hygienic than in many a restaurant. Who wants to eat real Thai food, best recommended to follow the locals, they usually know where there is always a good inexpensive food. Good-looking and smelling food is basically always sure the street you can at least watch chefs and assess the ingredients before, not in restaurants. If, moreover, already has visited several Thai restaurants (is) particularly in the tourist areas quickly discover that pretty much each card offers the same, and the range in a week very soon durchgeschmeckt. Here it is appropriate to speak directly to the waiter and ask for something classic Thai preferably (also mention the focus, otherwise there may be a hot awakening) is not on the map. Most of the cooking because even feel honored and there are even extra effort. Most likely, however, one must be 20-40 baht surcharge. Anyone who wants to escape the heat briefly in Thailand is best ordered a shake. Here are the selected fruits are tossed with ice cream and sugar in a blender and voila, Shake! The ice is produced in most places with drinking water, so you can order a shake with a clear conscience, which is actually found on every wine list in the country. Especially recommended here are the fruits of each season.

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Vaccinations are not compulsory. In jungle areas along the border with Myanmar and Cambodia, there is malaria risk, but which is not so big that you have to do without, therefore, on a trekking tour. Information on malaria prophylaxis is available on the website of the German Society for Tropical Medicine (www.dtg.org). Unprotected sexual intercourse is a significant risk of becoming infected with a venereal disease or HIV. You should not drink tap water, but to brush your teeth, you can take it. In general, the hygienic standard in Thailand is good - on a salad or ice cream, you need to do without also. Health tips for long distance travel, and Thailand are very concrete, among www.fit-for-travel.de. In Bangkok and the tourist centers of practicing physicians and dentists who were trained in Europe or America. In particular, the private hospitals are those in the West for nothing, they are in terms of service and price, often even ahead. This has meant that medical tourism is booming in Thailand. Topkliniken also offer cosmetic surgery. Many travelers use their holidays for a checkup. Clarify takes off before you leave home, which costs your health insurance or international health insurance. Well-known hospitals are, for example, the Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok (tel. 026 67 10 00, www.bumrungrad.com), the BNH Hospital (tel. 026 86 27 00, www.bnhhospital.com), Chiang Mai, the Chiang Mai Ram Hospital (tel. 053 89 50 01 www.chiangmairam.com) in Pattaya, the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital (tel. 038 25 99 99, www. bph.co.th) and the Bangkok Phuket Hospital in Phuket (Tel: 076 25 44 25, www.phukethospital.com). Since there is no country in Thailand organized rescue, ambulances must be obtained directly from the hospital. From a high standard, many independent medical and dental practices are. A dental cleaning for example, costs about 20 euros. Significantly cheaper in Thailand including eyewear and medications, which are almost all to have a prescription.

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