Travel tips to Thailand

[threeland]

***Climate: generally very hot, particularly between March and May. The monsoon season runs from June to October, when the climate is still hot and humid with torrential rains. The best time for travelling is November to February (cool season), although the southern islands are best from June to September.

***Currency of Thailand: Baht (THB/฿) with the smallest note is 20 and biggest one is 1,000. Coins are in denominations of ฿10, 5 and 1, and 50 and 25 satang.
Exchange rate: 1USD = ฿34.89

***People: Thai people are friendly. But they have a deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and visitors should always show respect for the King, the Queen and the Royal Children.

***Shopping:
- Thai silk, cotton.
- Nielloware , silverware, bronzeware
- Pottery, celadon
- Precious stones, finished jewelry
- Wood carvings
- Thai orchids

***Transportation within the city:
- Taxi: 35 baht for the first 3 kilometers and approximately 5 baht for every kilometer thereafter.
- Tuk-Tuk or three wheel taxis are quite popular among the tourists for short journeys inside Bangkok. Fares range from a minimum of 30 baht to a maximum of 150 baht. Fares must be bargained for.
- There are many boats plying the Chao Phraya River. Fares range between 5 and 15 baht.

Cheers

[jangnajang]

For the coin, Mostly Thai use just 10B, 5B, 2B, 1B. For 25 and 50 Satang, it were used only in 7-11, Lotus, and some specific places. Not in the markets or food shops.

[threeland]

Thanks for your nice advice