FAQs Thailand

Documents Required

• Passport or travel document with an expiry date of no less than 6 months

• Visa application form (filled out)

• One(1) recent 4 x 6 cm. photograph of the applicant

• Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full)

• Proof of financial means (10,000 baht per person/20,000 baht per family)

• Proof of Hotel or private accommodation booking

Consular Officers reserve the right to request additional documents if deemed necessary. It is advisable to allow enough time before traveling to lodge your application as there is an influx of travelers applying now that Covid is less of a priority.

Visa Fee

• US $30.00 (or equivalent) per entry. The Tourist Visa fee is subject to change, so it is recommended to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or consulate in your area before lodging your paperwork.

Thailand's currency, the Baht (THB), is differentiable into 100 satangs.

Currency exchange services are extremely simple to find in Thailand. There are exchange offices everywhere as well as every bank in the nation. Also, there are currency exchange services available at airports, which are open around-the-clock.

There are many ATMs, making it simple to use them to withdraw money anytime and anywhere you desire.

In Thailand, big enterprises, hotels, and eateries all accept credit and debit cards. But, you might discover that smaller shops and cafés don't accept cards or, in the alternate scenario, that anti-fraud software has stopped your card; as a result, these unforeseen events undoubtedly cause severe trouble while traveling.

Foreign exchange charges. For each transaction you make, you can be charged up to 3%. For every $4,000 spent in Thailand, there is a levy of $120.

costs for currency exchange. You will be charged a Dynamic Currency Conversion fee if you use US dollars to make an ATM withdrawal or pay a vendor (DCC). DCC may come with higher fees and low exchange rates.

According to the five main areas of Thailand, Thai cuisine is split into five regional cuisines: Bangkok cuisine, Central Thai cuisine, North-Eastern Thai cuisine, Northern Thai cuisine, and Southern Thai cuisine. The distinct gastronomic traits of each location define Thai cuisine and add to its variety. 

The major elements in northern Thai cuisine are sticky rice, Nam Prik (a fiery chili paste), fresh vegetables, and soup, whereas the traditional southern meals are noted for their herbs and spices. 

Thai cuisine from the northeast is known for its sour and spicy dishes as well as the indispensable Pla Ra condiment (fermented fish sauce).

Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and especially Chinese cuisines have all had a significant impact on Thai cuisine.

Thai food is well known for being extremely spicy. The perfect harmony of the five flavors of sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy is the key to Thai culinary traditions.Fish sauce largely replaces salt in Thai cuisine. This indicates that salt should be used if necessary for anyone who is intolerant to this spice.

Every year on April 13, Thailand celebrates the Songkran (Water Festival). This event is comparable to a big water fight. Avoid attending this celebration unless you don't mind getting soaked and having fun!

The first day of the Chinese calendar is known as Chinese New Year (typically January and February). Although there are festivals all around the country, Chinatown in Bangkok is the best location. There will be a great deal of congestion and noise because of how many people will attend this event. It is advised to stay away from traveling at this time if you want a tranquil or more quiet getaway.

On the full moon of the twelve-month Thai lunar calendar, Yi Peng and Loy Krathon (Lantern Festival) are both observed simultaneously. Much of Thailand's north celebrates these occasions.

On the night of the full and half moons, Koh PhaNgan hosts full moon and crescent moon parties every month. 10,000 or more young people go to the island for these activities, which can increase traffic and noise levels. Unless you're traveling to the island particularly for the party, avoid traveling there during this period.