Fast Facts about Thailand

Facts at a Glance
Area 514,000 sq.km.
Capital City Bangkok (Krung Thep in Thai)
Population Approx. 61 Million
Language Thai (official), English (business)
Religion Buddhism
Climate Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid-March); Southern isthmus always hot and humid
Local Time GMT +7
Currency Thai baht
Business Hours Monday-Friday; 9.30 am-3.30 pm (Banks),
9.00 am-5.00 pm (Businesses),
10.00 am-9.00 pm (Most department stores)
Tipping It is customary to tip porters and hotel personnel who have given good personal service. A 10%-15% tip is appreciated in restaurants, particularly where service charge does not apply.
Nightlife Bangkok's colourful nightlife is generally safe, but avoid seedy bars and live-show joints where drinks may turn out to cost more than one thinks. The Thai Dinner with Classical Dances is a popular evening tour. Large hotels usually offer their own entertainment.
Electricity supply 220V, 50Hz
Photography International film manufacturers operate photo-finishing services with standard prints ready within an hour. Films are available countrywide at reasonable prices.
Tourist Information Tourism Authority of Thailand's information centre at Tel: (66-2) 694-1222 (80 lines), Fax: (66-2) 694-1220/1,
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