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CURRENCY
The Thai baht (THB) is the official currency of the Kingdom of Thailand. The symbol of the currency is ฿. It is divided into 100 satang.
POWER OUTLETS
For Thailand there are four associated plug types, types A, B and C. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins, plug type B has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin and plug type C has two round pins. Thailand operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
MEDICATIONS
You can only travel with medicine in Category 2. If your medicine is in the other category, you can’t travel with it. There is no exemption. When arriving in Thailand you must declare your medication at customs red exit. For more information, you can visit https://thaiembassy.se/en/tourism/restricted-medicine/
AIR TRAVEL
Bangkok International Airport may refer to one of the following airports serving Bangkok, Thailand:
Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Located mostly in Racha Thewa subdistrict, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, it covers an area of 3,240 ha (32.4 km2; 8,000 acres), making it one of the biggest international airports in Southeast Asia and a regional hub for aviation. The airport is also a major Cargo Air Freight Hub (20th busiest in 2019), which has a designated Airport Free Zone, as well as road links to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) on Motorway 7.
Don Mueang International Airport, known as Bangkok International Airport before 2006, is one of two international airports serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, the other one being Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The airport is considered one of the world’s oldest international airports and one of Asia’s oldest operating airports. It was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914, although it had been in use earlier. Commercial flights began in 1924, making it one of the world’s oldest commercial airports. The airport consists of Terminal 1 for international flights and Terminal 2 for domestic flights connected by a unique glass exterior elevated walkway.
TRAIN TRAVEL
Bangkok Railway Station is a railway station in Pathum Wan, the former central passenger terminal in Bangkok and the former railway hub of Thailand. It is in the center of the city in the Pathum Wan district, and is operated by the State Railway of Thailand.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
With a rush hour that seems to run from morning until evening, getting around Bangkok can test the strongest nerves. Colorful taxis perpetually clog the city’s major thoroughfares.
Fortunately, there are other options which you can see below:
The BTS (Skytrain)
MRT (subway)
River taxi networks
Motorbike Taxis
Buses
Chao Phraya Express Boat – Flag Boats
VISA AND ENTRY
You will be granted permission to enter Thailand if you qualify and complete the process list which you can see at https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/visa-on-arrival . The Immigration Bureau is responsible for ensuring you meet all the requirements so best to be well-prepared beforehand. The visa-on-arrival application process is very straightforward, and it can be accomplished quickly upon your arrival in Thailand.
People who are not eligible to enter Thailand under the Visa on Arrival scheme or Visa Exemption rule are required to obtain a visa through a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate before their visit.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT
Hailing a taxi is usually very easy in Bangkok due to their abundance and they’re always willing to stop (unless it’s raining – see below for more on this). Their enthusiasm however often translates into dangerous road situations. Be mindful of where you decide to hail a cab and pay attention to the traffic conditions around it. Apps like GrabTaxi and AllThaiTaxi are effective ways of calling reliable taxis in Bangkok nowadays. More and more entrepreneurial type taxi drivers prefer to accept fares via the app and also it may be safer for the traveler since you will have all the relevant information relating to your driver.
