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Most European, North American, Australasian, East & Southeast
Asian nationals do not require a visa to enter Thailand for up to
a 30-day stay.
For more specific information, please check with Thailand 's Immigration
Bureau here,
or contact your local Thai embassy or consulate by checking here.
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 Arriving
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Suvarnabhumi Airport, a
new international airport located 24 kilometers east of Bangkok,
was due to be open on September 28, 2006. It replaces the old overloaded
airport at Don Muang and accommodates all international and domestic
flights to Bangkok.
For information about transportation from the airport to the city,
please click here.
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Getting
Around
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Taxis: Taxis can be hailed from the streets. Most are metered and
only accept cash. All expressway and toll fares are to be paid by
passengers.
Public Transportation: The BTS
Skytrain and MRT
(Metro) operate train services (elevated and underground, respectively)
in the downtown area. Tickets can be purchased at the stations.
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Mobile
Phones
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International visitors with 900 or 1800 GSM mobile phones will
be able to use their phones in Thailand . Please check with your
carrier for international roaming rates. Rechargeable SIM cards
are also available for sale. Local service providers include AIS,
Orange and DTAC.
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Climate
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February is close to the end of the cool season. Average temperature
is 34 ° C/ 94 ° F high and 25 ° C/78 ° F low, with
high humidity.
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What
to Bring
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Sunscreens, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes & light and
airy clothes.
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