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At a glance
Thailand
Visa-vis
Passport holders from 41
countries, including Australia,
UK, US and Canada, do
not require a visa for stays
not exceeding 30 days. Visit
www.thaiembassy.sg for the
full list.
Air time
2 hours (Phuket), 2.5 hours
(Bangkok), 3 hours (Chiang
Mai) from Singapore.
Cash & cards
The official currency of
Thailand is the Thai Baht
(THB). Foreign currency and
travellers cheques can be
exchanged at banks and
baht withdrawn at ATMs
throughout the country. Credit
cards are widely accepted.
Weather report
The weather in Thailand is
generally hot and humid
across most of the country
throughout most of the year.
Avoid Bangkok and the
inland areas in April when
the weather is scorching.
Beach-lovers should be
aware that the weather
varies on the east and west
coasts. On the west coast
(Phuket, Phi Phi and Krabi),
the southwest monsoon brings
heavy storms from April to
October. On the east coast
(Koh Samui, Koh Phangan)
most rainfall is between
September and December.
Mother tongue
Thai is the official language,
but most locals have at least
a rudimentary understanding
of English.
First words
Hello:
Sawadee ka (female)
Sawadee krab (male)
What is your name?
Khun cheu arai?
My name is __:
di-chan chuh __ (female)
pom chuh __ (male)
How much?
Tao rai ka? (female)
Tao rai krub? (male)
Thank you:
Khorb khun ka (female)
Khorb khun krab (male)
Yes:
Chi
No thank you:
Mai ao ka
(female); Mai ao krab (male)