Q: Are there any poisonous/dangerous animals or insects in Thailand?
A: Yes there are a few poisonous animals in Thailand, although there are very few incidents that occur. Generally speaking, you will only come into contact with venomous creatures when in countryside or jungle environments. Thailand does have poisonous snakes, scorpions, jellyfish and centipedes, but 99.9% of travelers never have any problems.
Q: Is Thailand a safe place to walk at night?
A: You can find places within any country that aren't safe ? this is a sad fact of life. However, Thailand is one of the safest holiday destinations in the world to walk the streets at any time of the day or night. Use your common sense though, especially if intoxicated.
Q: Is the water in Thailand safe to drink?
A: Negative! Although drinking the tap water in Thailand will not kill you, you could get an upset stomach by doing so. Buy bottled water from the shop and use that instead, even when cleaning your teeth.
Q: Will I be able to access the internet easily when in the country?
A: Yes. Although the speed of the internet in Thailand will probably be much slower than your home country, there are hundreds of internet cafes at every turn. If you have a laptop computer, bring it along, because many of the bars, restaurants and hotels now have wireless internet connections.
Q: What is the voltage of electricity?
A: The voltage in Thailand is 220 volts, 50 cycles per second. Generally speaking, Thailand?s plug sockets are two-pronged, so bringing along a converter is a good idea, although you can actually purchase a converter in Thailand.
Q: In case of emergencies, what standard are the hospitals?
A: Bearing in mind you will have holiday insurance which covers medical bills from accidents or illness; you will most likely be treated in one of the nation?s international hospitals. This is ideal, because the international hospitals can be akin to glorified hotels with private rooms and extensive food menus. The facilities in Thailand?s international hospitals are more than likely better than those of your own country ? they really are that good.
Q: If I want to book a tour, who can I trust to organize it for me?
A: If you are staying in a hotel, it is highly probable that there will be a tour desk in the foyer. If so, use it. If not, there are hundreds of tour kiosks scattered throughout all of Thailand?s major tourist destinations, and as the tours are generally standard across the board, you will not be ripped off.
Q: Are supermarkets and shopping malls closed on Sundays?
A: No. All the major shopping malls and supermarkets are open 7 days a week.
Q: Can I use my credit cards when holidaying in Thailand?
A: Credit card usage is accepted in most upscale restaurants and in department stalls. Tailors will also accept credit cards. Restaurants at the cheap end of the scale normally only accept cash payment.
Q: Will I need to speak Thai to get by?
A: In all the major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin, you will easily get by just using English. However, if you are travelling across the country through rural areas and Thai towns, you will struggle to converse, so some kind of translation book might be a good idea, just in case you find yourself in a squeeze.
Q: Do I need a driving license to ride a motorbike?
A: Yes you do. Although most of the population do not own a driving license, as they prefer to chance it and if the police catch them, they will be subject to a small fine between 200-500 baht.
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