Key facts
Thailand is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. There are 4 countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar) that Thailand shares its borders with. The official language of Thailand is Thai. Traveling across Thailand if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Thailand was ranked 100th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Thailand is Thai baht (THB). The baht (฿) is subdivided into 100 satang.
Thai
Banknotes
฿20฿50฿100฿500฿1000
Thai
Coins
2550฿฿2฿5฿101510
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Thailand is 290.53 Mbps and mobile is 86.31 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Thailand has more ATMs than most other countries.108.14 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Thailand, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 4 socket types used in Thailand. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Thailand?
There are Mariott hotels in 4 cities.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Thailand.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Thailand.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Thailand.
There are Radisson hotels in Bangkok.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Thailand.
What fast food chains are present in Thailand?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Thailand.
The KFC chain operates in Thailand.
The Burger King chain operates in Thailand.
The Subway chain operates in Thailand.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Thailand.
The Starbucks chain operates in Thailand.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Bangkok?
Weather data for Bangkok (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Bangkok.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Thailand
Sources
- Thailand Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Thailand (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is legal.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
- 1L of alcoholic beverage
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or 250g of all types combined
Sources
- Importation of Alcoholic Beverages and Cigarettes
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)