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Thailand

Best time to travel

December to March

Capital

Bangkok

Currency

Thai Baht (THB)

Language

Thai

Thailand

in a nutshell

Thailand is the country of smiles. The people are so friendly and help you with every problem you might face. Around 95% are Buddhists. You can feel, that living together in a tolerant and peaceful way is a philosophy of life, even as a tourist.

Maybe you should think about Malaria prophylaxes.

Also you should check the „standard“ vaccinations like tetanus, polio, measles as well as hepatitis A+B, typhus, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and diphtheria. There is Dengue Fever and the Zika-Virus, too, but there are no vaccinations for these diseases. 

It’s possible to enter Thailand visa-free for 30 days (currently 45 days) with the opportunity to extend your stay for further 30 days. This is applicable for nearly all citizens of European countries, of the US, Kanada, Australia e.g.

Crimes, especially in touristy areas and in nightlife districts, have increased in the past years. Corrupt police officers aren’t rare and work together with local criminals. All in all, you don’t need to worry, just be reasonable and have a common sense. 

Thailand is a pretty cheap country. We think that, most of the time, the prices for accommodation, food or activities are fair. Sometimes you have to bargain to get an even better price. 

Thailand's

highlights

Thailand's

vocabulary

When you go to a greek restaurant in Germany you most likely get a napkin, where you will find the most important words in greek language. We love the idea and want you to be able to get around in the native language at least a little, without having to use google translator.
So here are a few expressions:

Thai

Sawatdii ka/krab

Khop kun ka/krab

Kor Tot/Khot hort

Sabaaidii mai?

Chai

Mai Chai

Chán chuu …

Nueng, Song, Sam

Mai Bpen Rai

Bai

Aroy/gin hay aroy

Ao

Nam

Gaa-fae

beer singha/leo/etc.

Chaiyo!/chon!

English

Hello (w/m)

Thank you (w/m)

Excuse me/Sorry

How are you?

Yes

No

My name is …

One, two, three

No Problem

Goodbye

Have a good meal!

I would like 

a water

…a coffee

…a beer

Cheers/Prost!