Guide to travel to Thailand

Looking for a guide to travel to thailand? If you still don’t know what is needed to travel to thailand, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering Thailand and leaving. general information and Requirements to travel to Thailand with its customs, laws and limitations in the customs of Thailand. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to thailand and everything you need to know to travel safely.

THAILAND DATA

Capital	bangkok (See map)
Languages	Thai
Currency	thai baht
Visa?	Yes
Voltage	220 volts

General information of Thailand

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of Thailand travel form or Thailand covid requirements, so we recommend you to check what is needed to travel to bangkok or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Guide to travel to Thailand entry requirements

These are the Thailand entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends, as well as a copy of it.
• Copy of the air ticket.
• If your application is for a transit visa, you must submit a copy of the air ticket showing that Thailand is not the final destination.
• If your application is for a nonimmigrant visa, you must present the Invitation letter of the company/agent/Institute of Thailand applying for a visa.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that will allow the immigration staff to be convinced that you will return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.

For more information, see the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Thailand.

***Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Thai authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to their territory, even if they have a visa.***

Guide to travel to Thailand requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the exit requirements from thailand:

• It is necessary to show the Migration stub when leaving.
• One-entry visas can only be used once and their definitive validity will be shown in the entry stamp to the country that the immigration authority will stamp on the passport.
• You must keep in mind the validity of your tourist visa in order not to exceed the allowed days, since, in case of staying more than you should, you will be entitled to pay a fine of 500 bahts, which is equivalent to approximately $15.6 US dollars. for each day you stay in the country without a visa. At the discretion of the authorities, and depending on the length of stay exceeded, they may apply other sanctions.

Customs information Thailand

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars, or its equivalent in other currencies, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• The entry of firearms, tear gas and pepper spray is prohibited.
• Additionally, some fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, dairy products and plants from other countries cannot be brought into the country.

For more information, see the website of Thai Government Customs.

Thai local currency

• The currency is the Thai Baht (THB), which is equivalent to 33 baht to 1 US dollar (it normally ranges between 32 and 34 baht per dollar) and is the currency used in general to make payments, purchases and transactions in general.
• In Thailand you can NOT exchange or obtain Mexican pesos.
• Foreign currencies, mainly USD, Euros and Yen, can be exchanged at banks on presentation of your passport or at private currency exchanges, which may offer a better exchange rate.
• It is recommended that before leaving your country, you notify your bank or account executive that you will travel to Thailand or other destinations, so that they do not block your credit card for purchases abroad, as well as request information on the procedure to follow in case of the theft or loss of your card or about the mechanism to follow to withdraw money in cash abroad.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad.

Thailand customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit thailand. Here are the most common.

• The Thai people have a deep respect and admiration for the figure of the King and in general for all members of the royal family. Therefore, it is highly recommended to refrain from expressing opinions in public about the monarch, the royal family or the monarchy. Similarly, since Thailand currently has a government that emerged from a military coup, it is not advisable to express any opinion in public about the government or about the political aspects of the country.
• 95% of the Thai population professes Buddhism, so one of the country’s biggest attractions is visiting religious temples, statues of Buddha and other monks considered sacred. For this reason, you must always conduct yourself with absolute respect inside religious centers, remain silent and take off your shoes before entering them, as well as refrain from taking photos if it is clearly prohibited or cover the corresponding payment to be able to do so.

Is it safe to travel to Thailand?

• Although the city of Bangkok and the rest of Thailand are safe in general terms, the visitor should take basic precautions such as avoiding carrying large amounts of cash, credit cards or passports, since theft of bags and wallets can occur in nightclubs or on the street.
• It is recommended that you travel with only enough cash to cover the cost of excursions and leave valuables, including watches, jewelry and cards, in hotel room safes. Thefts of women’s bags have been reported by people on motorcycles, so precautions must be taken to avoid becoming victims of this crime.
• Due to violent incidents that have occurred since 2004 in the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla by members of various Muslim independence movements and the martial law in this region, it is advised NOT/NOT to visit that area for the time being, nor to cross to or from Thailand across the border with Myanmar.
• Due to border conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, caution is advised when traveling in the area, especially in the Preah Vihear temple area and to the west in the Phanom Dong Rak district of Surin province. If doing so, it is suggested to give prior notice to both the Embassy and their families, as well as to carefully follow the recommendations of the Thai authorities in charge of security in said region and to be alert to what the media reports about said provinces.
• It is recommended to previously inform friends and family about the dates, places and itineraries of your trip, so that they are alert in case of emergency or they can provide this information to the embassy so that consular assistance can be provided to you. if necessary.
• Similarly, it is recommended to carry a copy of your passport and identity documents with you at all times, either physically or electronically. The embassy’s emergency telephone number (083 299 3390) should also always be on hand for guidance and consular assistance in the event of an accident, robbery or detention by the Thai authorities (083 299 3390).

Laws of Thailand

Electronic cigarettes are prohibited objects and therefore illegal in Thailand. The ban has been in effect since 2014. Do not carry electronic cigarettes or any other objects associated with them, such as the liquid used by these objects.

Anyone caught breaking this law by using an electronic cigarette – or vaping – in Thailand could be arrested and jailed, or fined several times the value of the illegal items used. This rule applies to both foreigners and Thais.

There have been incidents with foreign travelers who were unaware of this ban and who have had to pay fines or have been arrested.

Traffic laws

• Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs can lead to arrest and jail time for the driver. Using cell phones while driving is also strictly prohibited. Wearing a seat belt is recommended when boarding public vehicles such as taxis, although this is not common practice. In the same way, extreme precautions are recommended if you decide to use the transport services called Tuck-Tuck or public service motorcycles, in order to avoid falls and accidents. The use of these last services is NOT/NOT recommended due to the enormous risk involved.
• Visitors can drive a rented car, provided they present a current Mexican or international driver’s license. It must be taken into account that in Bangkok vehicle traffic is very intense during peak hours, as well as the presence of thousands of motorcycles and other transport vehicles, in addition to driving on the left, on the opposite side than in your country and the steering wheel is on the right.

On drug use and trafficking

• The Thai authorities carry out an intense permanent campaign against the production, transportation, distribution, consumption and sale of illegal drugs throughout the country, for which the prison sentences for these crimes are very severe, which can reach life imprisonment or death penalty, depending on the gravity of the case.
• It should be taken into account that in the north of Thailand there is the so-called “Golden Triangle” where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge, known for being one of the regions with the highest production of illegal drugs in Southeast Asia, which is why which surveillance at ports, airports and borders is very strict.

Other recommendations in a guide to travel to Thailand

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Thailand, so that they can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Thailand, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Thailand.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)