The cleanest ocean, tropical landscapes, rows of magnificent beaches, ancient temples and palaces, vibrant festivals, smiling residents, colorful cuisine and fun until the morning - all this is the Kingdom of Thailand. All year round, this fabulous land receives tourists from different parts of the world. Many of them fall in love with him once and for all, which is not surprising. Here you can forget about all your worries and become a part of a big celebration of life. However, in a fit of euphoria, one should not forget that this is a foreign country with its own rules, which a tourist should familiarize himself with before the trip.
Visa First you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of entry to Thailand. Tourists from Russia do not need a visa to enter the Kingdom, provided that they stay there for no more than 30 days. Customs regulations In Thailand, it is prohibited to bring inappropriate videos, photos and literature, as well as weapons and drugs. For the transport of the latter in this country, life imprisonment or the death penalty is provided. When shopping in Thailand, you should be aware that the state has a ban on the export of ivory products, antiques, corals in their original form, images of Buddha. The export of precious stones, jewelry made of platinum, gold bars and stamps without a special license is also prohibited. Local time and language Thai time is four hours ahead of Moscow in winter and three hours in summer. The official language is Thai. However, it is not at all necessary for a tourist to know it, but to know English is desirable. Many locals and merchants are quite good at it. Mobile communications In Thailand, tourists, as a rule, do not have problems with purchasing a local SIM card. You can buy it immediately upon arrival at the airport. Unlike many countries, including Russia, Thailand does not have to present any documents when buying a SIM card. Money The monetary unit of the Kingdom is the Thai baht, which is approximately equal to one Russian ruble, which is very convenient, since it is immediately clear how much a particular thing will cost in rubles. All banknotes bear the image of King Rama IX, who is treated with great respect by the locals. They treat money in the same way, which is also required of tourists. Banknotes must not be torn and thrown. It is more expedient to exchange currency in specialized exchange offices. In Thailand, there will be no problems finding ATMs. They accept cards from all major payment systems. When paying by card, remember that card fraud is developed in the Kingdom, so extra vigilance will not hurt. Etiquette Topless and nudism are prohibited in Thailand. Men should walk the streets in neat clothes, while women should avoid revealing outfits such as tops. The locals take mini-skirts worn by tourists quite calmly. Shorts here can only be worn at the hotel and on the beach. To visit Thailand and not visit a single temple is a real crime. Clothing when visiting them must be decent. It is preferable for a woman to be dressed in long trousers or skirts up to the toes. Both men and women of all ages must take off their shoes before entering the temple. Sitting there, be sure to tuck your legs under you so that the feet are not visible. You can only speak in a whisper. Pointing toes in the direction of the Buddha statue in this state can easily end up in jail. You can also go to jail here for insulting the king, whom the Thais respect and love very much. You can only talk about him with deep respect. In addition, it is forbidden to ask about the personal life of the monarch. In Thailand, as elsewhere in Asia, the head is considered a sacred part of the body. Therefore, do not touch someone else's head with your hands, especially local residents. Keep in mind that laughter is one of the characteristics of Thais. That is why you should not take the laughter of the locals personally, as this is their normal lifestyle. If you want to be treated with respect, speak quietly. Loud-speaking tourists here are associated with rudeness and hatred. It is better to resolve all controversial situations calmly, without shouting.
