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What to Know Before Visiting Thailand

What to know before visiting Thailand Where in the world? Thailand is in the heart of Southeast Asia, with the clear waters of the Andaman Sea to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the south. Thailand borders Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. What's the weather like? Greetings! Cool Sea 18 C° - 28 C November - February Hot Season Rainy 30 C° - 36 C° June - October Sawasdee Kha 32 C° - 44 C° March - May Sawasdee Krub Instead of shaking hands, Thais "WAI", so put your palms together near your chest and bow slightly whilst saying hello, which is "Sawasdee Kha" if you are a lady and "Sawasdee Krub" if you are a man. A Few Words! If you try and speak a few words of Thai then your efforts will really be appreciated. To be polite add on "kha" to the end if you are a woman and "krub" if you are man. Here's just a few words that will make all the difference to Did you know? • Thai Currency : Baht (B) (Approximate conversion in June 2014; US$ 1:B 33, ¥ 1:8 5.22) • Electricity: 22ov • Time Zone : GMT/UTC +7 • Thailand mainly uses the Buddhist Era which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian year. CE 2014 : BE 2557 your stay: Kop khun kha / krub - Thank you Mai bpen rai – Don't worry about it, When visiting a temple Remove hats, sunglasses, and shoes when entering a worship area. Turn off your mobile phone, remove headphones, and lower your voice. Dress Modestly Women may never touch a monk or his robes no problem Sabai dee mai? – How are you? Sabai dee! - l'm doing great! Chok dee! - Good luck! (to say goodbye!) Mai Ped – Not spicy Cheque bin – Bill or cheque please Things to look for: • Local markets in the morning A whole family of 4 on one motorbike • Monks walking for offerings in the morning 3 Things to Avoid Criticizing the Royal Family or Buddhism • Touching a Thai person's head • Point your feet. Street food Bargains Reference: http://www.tourismthailand.org anantaravacationclub.com

What to Know Before Visiting Thailand

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Before your travels take you to Thailand, check out some fun facts in our Infographic. In 5 minutes you’ll be an expert on Thai geography, weather, Dos and Don’ts and simple Thai phrases.

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