Visa Information in Thailand 1. Generally, a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the Kingdom of Thailand is required to obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or a Royal Thai Consulate-General. However, nationals of certain countries do not require a visa if they meet visa exemption requirements as follows: (1) they are nationals […]
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Thailand Mobile Network Operators As of 2010, Thailand has 68.75 million mobile subscribers in total, or a 105.6% penetration rate. The main mobile phone companies are: Advanced Info Service (AIS), DTAC, True Move and Hutch (Acquired by True Corp). AIS – Advanced Info Service PCL is Thailand’s largest GSM mobile phone operator with 28.8 million […]
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List of supermarkets in Thailand This is a list of supermarket chains and minimarts in Thailand. 7-Eleven 7-Eleven, primarily operating as a franchise, is the world’s largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores, with more than 39,000 outlets. Big C Big C, or Big C Supercenter, is a grocery and general merchandising retailer headquartered […]
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Shopping malls in Bangkok, a great shopping experience Thailand and specially Bangkok are holding numerous shopping malls giving you literally dozens of options: fashion, food, books, computers, mobile phones etc. The impressive shopping centers brought a different kind of shopping experience. The huge malls are particularly popular among teen Thai girls. Shopping centers in Thailand […]
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Public holidays in The Land of Smiles Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually sixteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Since 1996, if a holiday falls on a weekend, the following […]
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Registration of Foreigners Marriage in Thailand Marriage for foreigners in Thailand should be performed according to Thai Law. Procedure and requirements are as follows: 1. Appear in person with your passports at your Embassy in Thailand to complete declarations attesting that you are single and free to marry in accordance with Thai Law (blank forms […]
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Internet Service Providers in Thailand Broadband Internet is readily available in major cities and towns, but is still to be sought after in smaller villages and in the countryside. As the statistics have shown, the majority of Internet users in Thailand still rely on dial-up access. TOT operates a nationwide local rate number, 1222, allowing […]
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Stay Healthy and Safe during your trip to Thailand General information about Health and Vaccinations in Thailand. The routine vaccines while traveling to Thailand may include measles, mumps, rubella also known as MMR, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines, varicella, polio, and flu. Please note that these vaccines are optional but recommended. – The Typhoid vaccine […]
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Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Thailand This is a list of diplomatic missions, foreign embassies and Consulate addresses in Bangkok Thailand. Our list includes phone numbers, email addresses and links to the respective websites. This list includes the most important foreign embassies and excludes honorary consulates. At present there are 75 embassies in Bangkok and […]
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The Dowry and marriage in Thailand In these modern times, tradition still follows the celebration of engagements in Thailand. One tradition that is still being practiced is the payment of dowry to the Thai lady’s parents.Aside from the future bride’s parents, she herself receives a gift from her future groom to mark their engagement. The […]
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Do’s and Don’ts in Thailand Do’s and don’ts information and recommendations for tourists travelling to Thailand. There are so many great reasons to love The Land of Smiles, however keep in mind that the Thai culture differs from the western culture. Thailand is one of the most friendly and tolerant countries in Southeast Asia, but […]
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The banks in Thailand, open an account and withdrawals Thailand has 35 licensed Banks with combined total asset of US$ 315 billion and 17 Local Thai Commercial and Retail Banks. The country also has foreign banks; 5 European banks, 7 Asian banks and 4 North American banks. The Bank of Thailand (ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย) is the central […]
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