You will find here an answer to the most frequently asked questions.

• What time is it in Thaïland ?
• What is the best moment to visit Thailand ?
• Do we need to purchase dollars ?
• What is the currency rate Euro/Baht ?
• Can I use my visa card in Thailand ?
• Do I need a visa ?
• How to get a visa ?
• Is inoculation against yellow fever required in Thailand ?
• Is a treatment against paludism required in Thailand ?
• Is tapwater drinkable in Thaïland ?
• Is it possible to bring your animal with you to Thaïland (cat, dog) ?

» What time is it in Thaïland ?

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Local time in Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of most European countries in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer (G.M.T. +7). So, at noon in Paris it is 6 p.m. in Bangkok in winter and 5 p.m. in summer.

» What is the best moment to visit Thailand ?

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From december till march. Avoid rainy season from July till November.

» Is it worth for a european from the euro zone, to purchase dollars ?

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No, Euros are accepted in all foreign exchange offices in the kingdom. A commission being charged on each change operation, conversion euro >> dollar >> Baht is inevitably more expensive (one commisssion to pay on change between euro and dollar and one on transaction between dollar and baht)

» What is the currency rate Euro/Baht ?

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The exchange rate Baht versus Euro is around 48 bahts per euro (rate juillet 2006). To know today's exchange rate, click here.

» Can I use my VISA card in Thailand ?

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Yes, it is accepted almost everywhere. So it is for MASTERCARD. You can use it to pay in most shops, hotels and restaurants. You can also use it to withdraw money from cash machines (ATM = Automatic Teller Machine) or get money in banks or foreign exchange offices.

» Is a visa compulsory ?

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No, all depends upon duration of your stay. For stays below 30 days, no visa. Visas are given for stays lasting from 30 days to 60 days.

» How to get a visa ?

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For stays exceeding 30 days only.

» Is inoculation against yellow fever required in Thailand ?

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No, there is no yellow fever in South Eastern Asia. On the other hand, inoculation may be required if you stayed in a risky zone before entering Thailand (like Brasil or Guyana for example). Please go to health page.

» Is an anti paludism treatment required in Thailand ?

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It depends where you go to in Thailand. Pls find here after advices according to your travel plans during your stay in Thailand :

For classical conducted tours, no medicine required except if you spend one night in Chieng Raï or close to Kwai river. In all cases, you have to take anti vectorial protection measures and contact your doctor if you have any doubt when back home.

LARIAM ® DCI : Mefloquine
MALARONE ® DCI : Atovaquone + Proganil
SAVARINE ® DCI : Chloroquine + Proguanil
DOXYPALU ® DCI : Doxycycline

Subject update made on july 22nd 2002.

» Is tap water drinkable in Thailand ?

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No, even in big towns. Drink only water coming from sealed bottles opened in front of you.

» Can I bring my animal with me to Thailand (dog, cat) ?

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Yes, but you have to follow rules : Usual inoculations must be up to date and you must get from your veterinary doctor a health certificate established on a special form, dated less than 7 days before departure. (To reenter your home country, your pet should have its european passport (check with your veterinarian) Thai Airways accepts an animal in cabin (small animal only, check the maximum weight with the company) in a special bag (special measurements, sold by companies in airports for example) as long as you get the agreement from the company when booking your ticket (as they don't accept more than 2 or 3 animals per flight). So don't forget to ask for agreement and a written confirmation from the company when booking your tickets.