Tourist Memo for Thailand

When planning a trip to Thailand you should anticipate all possible problems and obstacles related to departure. So we have decided to write a tourist guide to Thailand in which we have selected the most important information for you.

Thailand has its own characteristics and nuances for tourists, about which you would do well to learn in the article “Dangers of Thailand”, although this country is considered quite harmless compared to ours.

Airfare-and-boarding

Be prepared for certain requirements associated with buying cheap airfare to Thailand or checking in for a flight. Sometimes Thai customs asks to show return ticket from Thailand and a certain amount of money. These requirements do not apply to those who depart as part of a group of tourists. However, if you are going to travel to Asian countries, or want to stay in Thailand longer, the presence of a return ticket is a must. It is acceptable to show a printed e-ticket, when booking via the Internet. Young single girls are particularly picky at Thai airport.

Traveling with a child

It is believed that when taking a child abroad by one of the parents, the consent of the other parent is needed, and certified by a notary. But going to Thailand does not apply here. You should have either the birth certificate or the passport of the child.

Copies of documents

Don’t forget to make a copy of your passport and health insurance in Thailand, or do it all immediately upon arrival. Put the original documents in the hotel safe. And always carry copies of these documents with you. There are times when you may need them at unexpected moments. For example, if you want to buy goods in one of the shopping centers, you will be asked to sign VAT Refund in Thailand, and then you will be returned a certain percentage of the value of things. By the way, we discussed what to do if you lose your passport in Thailand.

Thai Sun

Don’t forget about Thailand’s aggressive sun. Never go to the beach without protective equipment, even in the absence of the sun you burn for a few hours so that the skin will be a blessing, it may well come to the case of hospitalization. And the treatment will have to be paid by yourself in full, because the medical insurance does not cover it. Therefore, take care in advance about what medicines and cosmetics to take to Thailand and how not to get burned on vacation in Thailand.

Bikes

While Thailand, as mentioned, is considered a safe country, it is by no means uncommon for criminals on bikes to rip off their purses. So don’t carry valuables in your handbags, and especially don’t carry large amounts of money.

By the way, if you want to rent a rent a bike in Thailand, you may be required to leave your passport as collateral. Do not agree to this and do not pawn your ID card anywhere!

Drugs

Let the thought of drugs not even cross your mind. Harmless enough weed can take away your freedom, for which you will have to pay dearly. Drugs are usually offered on beaches. After you have bought drugs, you will be approached by police officers who will already know what you have bought and how much and even where you have it. Read more on drug abuse in Thailand.

Sex services

Tourists visiting bars should be wary of offers hire a prostitute for the evening in Thailand. They can unobtrusively lead you to this, to praise, as a friend, this or that hottie. Be sure that you are cheated for a large sum of money. If you are alone with this girl, the police will be immediately called, because the girl is underage. Instead of touring this beautiful country, you’ll end up on a trip to prison in Thailand until you pay a tidy sum.

Buy-cheap-goods

Often Russian tourists in Thailand are also tricked into buying very cheap copies of famous brands of watches or cell phones. Many are caught at the trap of buying a copy, which in Russia costs five times more expensive. Everyone thinks – why overpay for the same thing. But you take a big risk, because copies are not given any warranty. Defects or defects can be found in the homeland. Even if they are found out during your stay in Thailand and you take the item back, the seller will not be embarrassed in the slightest, will take the goods as if for repair and will politely offer to come back tomorrow. Tomorrow he will greet you with a welcoming smile and suggest that you come again tomorrow, since the repairs are not yet finished. This will continue until you fly home.

Telephone calls

Calls to your home country should only be made with a local SIM card, as the cost per minute for Russian calls while roaming will be more expensive than Thai calls.

Insult the King

Do not, even in jest, mock the King of Thailand or members of his family. The royal family is untouchable in the country. Even the most harmless joke you might think could result in imprisonment. Remember this firmly – firmly – and do not mention the King’s name at all. Even your banknotes should be treated with the utmost courtesy, as each one bears the King’s image.

I hope our memo to tourists in Thailand will help you circumvent possible misunderstandings. If we missed something, you can add it in the comments.

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