Money:
Currency the Baht. Notes: 1,000 Baht (grey), 500 Baht (purple), 100 Baht (red), 50 Baht (Blue), 20 Baht, (green/grey and (grey). Coins are silver 1, 5, 10 Baht.
ATM Machines available at most banks and shopping centres throughout the city. Thai Baht only. ATMs generally have Thai and English language displays and will accept most internationally recognized foreign cards. Many ATM's will also accept cards under CIRRUS, Maestro, VISA or Mastercard system.
Trevelers Cheques / Credit Cards:
Most traveler checques can be cashed at banks. Take your passport or ID. Mastercard and VISA are widely accepted by major banks, restaurants and shops. AMEX, Diners are tend to be accepted only at upmarket venues.
Banks:
Open Mon.-Fri. from 9:30am to3:30pm, except public and bank holidays.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE CENTRES
Operate in most tourist areas from 7:00am to 9:00pm, everyday, including holidays.
BE AWARE THAT:
There is a deep reverence for the Royal Family and you will find portraits of the Royal Family in shops and offices. At the cinema you must stand for the national anthem before the film is screened.
Thais don't normally shake hands when they greet one another, but instead press the palms together in a prayer-like gesture. A 'Wai' is the traditional Thai greeting of placing the hands together. Generally a younger person wais an elder, who returns it. DON'T initiate a 'wai', only reply to one. Do not 'wai' servants and children.
You should dress neatly in all temples. Don't go shirtless, in shorts, hot pants, spaghetti straps, etc. Remove your shoes when entering a private Thai home, a Buddhist temple.
Buddha images large or small, ruined or not, are regarded as sacred. Don't take photographs or do anything which might indicate a lack of respect.
It is considered rude to point your foot at a person or object.
Thai's regard the head as the highest part of the body and do not appreciate anyone touching them there, even as a friendly gesture.
DON''T drink the tap water. Bottled water is available everywhere.
Currency the Baht. Notes: 1,000 Baht (grey), 500 Baht (purple), 100 Baht (red), 50 Baht (Blue), 20 Baht, (green/grey and (grey). Coins are silver 1, 5, 10 Baht.
ATM Machines available at most banks and shopping centres throughout the city. Thai Baht only. ATMs generally have Thai and English language displays and will accept most internationally recognized foreign cards. Many ATM's will also accept cards under CIRRUS, Maestro, VISA or Mastercard system.
Trevelers Cheques / Credit Cards:
Most traveler checques can be cashed at banks. Take your passport or ID. Mastercard and VISA are widely accepted by major banks, restaurants and shops. AMEX, Diners are tend to be accepted only at upmarket venues.
Banks:
Open Mon.-Fri. from 9:30am to3:30pm, except public and bank holidays.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE CENTRES
Operate in most tourist areas from 7:00am to 9:00pm, everyday, including holidays.
BE AWARE THAT:
There is a deep reverence for the Royal Family and you will find portraits of the Royal Family in shops and offices. At the cinema you must stand for the national anthem before the film is screened.
Thais don't normally shake hands when they greet one another, but instead press the palms together in a prayer-like gesture. A 'Wai' is the traditional Thai greeting of placing the hands together. Generally a younger person wais an elder, who returns it. DON'T initiate a 'wai', only reply to one. Do not 'wai' servants and children.
You should dress neatly in all temples. Don't go shirtless, in shorts, hot pants, spaghetti straps, etc. Remove your shoes when entering a private Thai home, a Buddhist temple.
Buddha images large or small, ruined or not, are regarded as sacred. Don't take photographs or do anything which might indicate a lack of respect.
It is considered rude to point your foot at a person or object.
Thai's regard the head as the highest part of the body and do not appreciate anyone touching them there, even as a friendly gesture.
DON''T drink the tap water. Bottled water is available everywhere.
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Manythings in Thailand can't find in one day.Well come to Thailand.
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