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Getting from Bangkok to Pattaya: A traveler review

Looking for a low-priced bus ride from Bangkok to Pattaya? Read on, experience the joys of traveling on this trip and find out everything you need to know.

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The taxi ride from Krabi to Ao Nang: A traveler review

Just arrived in Krabi and eager to explore Ao Nang’s limestone paradise? Here’s what Bookaway’s taxi ride from Krabi to Ao Nang is like.

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How to get from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta: A traveler review

Looking to go from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta, Thailand? Here`s a first-hand route review of the ferry journey between these two island utopias.

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Thailand at a glance

International dialing code
+66
Good to know
Millions of travelers flock to Thailand, in order to catch a glimpse of the wonderful landmarks, people and food. Throughout the world, Thailand is known for many things, one thing being hospitality. You will find kindness in every "Sawadika" and temple complex, every colorful string of tropical flowers,. Beyond the kindness of scenery and people, expect absolute tastiness in every bowl of mango sticky rice.
Time zone
GMT+7
Spoken language
Thai
Cost to avg. transport ticket
USD22

Your questions, our answers

MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted credit cards in Thailand. In most tourist areas, American Express is accepted too. However, it's always a good idea to have cash on you as many booths, markets and sometimes even border crossings only accept cash.

The standard voltage in Thailand is 230V. There are four plug types in Thailand: Types A, B, C and O.

It's recommended to have gotten the following vaccinations before visiting Thailand: Measles-mumps-rubella, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, chickenpox, polio, and your yearly flu shot. Additional vaccinations you should consider getting before visiting Thailand are: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Rabies and Yellow Fever. We recommend double checking with the CDC or your doctor for more information about vaccinations you need before your trip.

These are the holidays celebrated in Thailand:

  • Asahna Bucha Day
  • Chakri Day
  • Chinese New Year
  • Christmas
  • Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
  • Constitution Day
  • Eid Al Fitr
  • Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday
  • His Majesty the Late King's Birthday
  • Khao Phansa Day
  • King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
  • Labor Day
  • Makha Bucha Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • Passing of His Majesty the Late King
  • Royal Ploughing Ceremony
  • Songkran Festival
  • Visakha Bucha Day