| This article provides a useful checklist to prepare | | | | make sure to re-check with the Thai embassy |
| any travelers before getting in Thailand. | | | | before departing. For passport, it must be valid |
| A Thailand checklist is a guide for any travelers to | | | | for at least six months from the date you arrive |
| prepare themselves before landing in Thailand, the | | | | Thailand. |
| land of smiles. | | | | 4. Prepare some money and know its currency |
| Getting There | | | | About currency, currency used in Thailand is Thai |
| There are several ways to arrive to this country | | | | Baht. Its money includes both coins and notes, |
| depending on where you come from. | | | | starting from "satang" coins, 100 satangs equal to |
| By air: The main airport of Thailand is in Bangkok | | | | 1 baht, 1 baht, 2 baht, 5 baht and 10 baht coins. |
| called Suvarnabhumi International Airport. | | | | For bank notes are 1,000 baht, 500 baht, 100 |
| However, there are many other airports in every | | | | baht, 50 baht and 20 baht notes. One |
| region around Thailand in order for travelers to | | | | recommendation is that do not keep the |
| connect to all parts of the country such as in | | | | large-denomination bank notes such as 1,000 or |
| Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui and Krabi. A little | | | | 500 notes or try change them to the smaller |
| trick is that as there is a high competition in | | | | ones as street vendors or taxis don't usually have |
| domestic flight market, travelers should compare | | | | large amount of changes. Exchange counters are |
| the air fares from more than one source before | | | | also scattered around the country especially in |
| booking. Also, be careful with the initial price | | | | tourist places. It is highly recommended to |
| offered as there could be a large amount of | | | | exchange your money at these bank counters |
| extra taxes and surcharges applied in the further | | | | rather than at hotels as the rate from the latter |
| booking steps. So, make sure, you continue the | | | | one would be more expensive. Besides cash, it is |
| booking process until the final total price is shown. | | | | also a wise idea to bring cards with you as ATM |
| The popular airlines for domestic flights are | | | | machines are widely available everywhere around |
| Thailand Airways, Bangkok Air, Bangkok Airways, | | | | Thailand. Credit card is also accepted in many |
| Nok Air and Air Asia. | | | | places however make sure you keep an eye on |
| By train: If tourists travel from Malaysia, a train is | | | | who handling your cards to avoid any cheating |
| another option to enter Thailand. Moreover, as the | | | | practices such as copying your card codes. |
| railway connects to every part of the country, if | | | | 5. Clothes to match with the climate |
| tourists do not mind spending a little more time on | | | | The usual weather in Thailand is hot. There is a |
| transportation, this is another option to travel | | | | Thai joke that Thailand has 3 seasons: hot, hotter |
| around the country and enjoy scenery of | | | | and hottest. As a result, clothes to be used in this |
| Thailand. | | | | country should be something light with short |
| By ship: This way is becoming more popular | | | | sleeves. However, trousers or a long skirt are |
| nowadays. There is the cruise line heading to | | | | something you should also bring at least one as |
| South East Asia route, including visiting Thailand. | | | | some tourist attractions such as temples will not |
| The recommended 5-star service cruise is Costa | | | | allow people with shorts or singlet to get in. Some |
| Cruises. | | | | winter clothes may be needed only if you plan to |
| Checklist before Thailand check in | | | | go up the hills in the northern part or north |
| 1. Seek for some basic information | | | | eastern part of the country during winter time, |
| After choosing the transportation to enter the | | | | otherwise, they will be quite useless for your trip. |
| country, learning some basic information is always | | | | To make sure with this, it is highly recommend |
| a wise idea to do before your arrival. Tourism | | | | travelers to check the weather forecast again |
| Authority of Thailand or TAT is always a trusted | | | | before their departure. |
| and valuable source to seek for any information | | | | 6. Baggage check |
| about the country. The main channel to connect | | | | To make your Thailand check in smoother, check |
| to TAT is through its website. In addition, even | | | | the allowance of your baggage properly and |
| when you have arrived to the country there are | | | | make sure your bags are not overloaded. The |
| many branches of TAT around Thailand to serve | | | | baggage allowance is up to the airline policy so |
| tourists, starting from the one at Suvarnabhumi | | | | check this in your booking that issued by the |
| Airport. | | | | airline. |
| 2. Vaccinations preparation | | | | After all the lists have been checked, you will be |
| In term of health preparation, vaccinations for | | | | quite ready for checking in to Thailand. The final |
| hepatitis A and B, polio, rabies, typhoid and | | | | suggestion is that always find the promotional |
| tuberculosis are advised but not necessary. If you | | | | prices in advance for any services you are going |
| plan to get into jungles around the border areas | | | | to use in Thailand such as accommodations, |
| (connected to Cambodia, Burma and Lao), Malaria | | | | transportation, limousines, spas or other activities. |
| vaccination is also recommended. | | | | Many services are often offered great deals for |
| 3. Entry document check for Thailand Check in | | | | advance booking. |
| For Visa, the regulations for visa can be changed | | | | You may check further information about Thailand |
| without notice so when planning to visit Thailand, | | | | here. |