- Giant statues, beautiful Buddhist temples

- Thai massage

- Excellent cuisine

- Paid sex

- Tolerance

Thailand is located in a tropical monsoon climate zone, with the exception of the southern part (Malay Peninsula), where the climate is tropical. There are three seasons:
- Hot and dry (March-May)
- Hot and wet (June-October)
- Hot and dry - (November-February)

In the period from May to November throughout the country are tropical monsoons.

Average monthly air temperature is about. 20-22 ° C, and the Malay Peninsula from 1927 to 1929 ° C.

Preferably in the period from November to February.

The fact that Thailand is a country wielonarodościowy largely affects the complexity of its culture. The largest ethnic group are the Thai people. The remaining inhabitants are Lao, Chinese, Malays, Khmerowie, refugees from neighboring countries and the mountain tribes.
The inhabitants of Thailand are forever smiling - anger and impatience shows bad manners. Usually, nothing and no one criticize and about the problems rarely speak out loud.
Thai people love fun, music, dance. Holidays and festivals are held here a lot, all are celebrated uproariously and spontaneously.
Thai society is also a love of sports and games, especially gambling (dlatatego any form of gambling is prohibited in the country). To traditional games to be takraw (a game with a small rattan ball). Are very popular martial arts - traditional fighting with swords and sticks, and Muay Thai. Interesting entertainment are: bull fighting, cock fighting, fish and insects

Over 90% of Thais are Theravada Buddhists sect.
Muslims constitute 5.2% of the population, Protestants: 0.86%, Catholics 0.42%, and Chinese religions 0.4% of the population professes

Thai people with great respect refer to the royal family. Confrontational situation may lead to disregard for the majesty of the King of Thailand, his family and the royal court (eg. Public destruction of the note, on which the image of the ruler).

In the case of conflicts with Tajami should try to ease the situation a smile, raising the voice or shouting is considered a sign of weakness and usually does not lead to a solution of the problem, but rather worsen the situation.

Buddhist rules apply labels. The head is the highest and most important (holy) body part. Avoid touching the head Taya (even small children).
Each Buddha statue is considered sacred. Do not like. climb on the statue to take a picture, or otherwise show disrespect. You should not touch anything, interest rates, or pay them in the direction of Buddha statues. Women are not allowed to touch monks, or anything given to them.

When you perform a traditional welcome gesture "wai" - merge hands on his chest (fingers pointing up) and tilt head. It implies a thanks and an apology is an expression of respect and friendship.

There is discussion on the spot, raising his voice or argue, for example,. the price of the goods during the negotiations

English

In English you can speak to the big cities and major tourist centers. Lack of accurate data

92.6%

There are numerous regional dialects

Polish citizens are covered by the visa requirement. A visa can be obtained from the foreign diplomatic and consular offices in Thailand. Due to the changing conditions for issuing visas before traveling to confirm the applicable provisions of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand. It is possible to obtain a visa to 15 days of stay (including the day of entry and exit) at 24 border crossing points, m. Others. at international airports in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Krabi or Samui and some land crossings.
Note: It is not possible to obtain a visa at the land crossing with Cambodia.
In order to obtain a visa at the border when border checks on entry visa application must be completed in English, pay a fee for the visa, attach a photograph to prove possession of a return ticket or a ticket for a journey to another country within the next 15 days and sufficient financial resources Residence - ok.20.000 THB (for persons over 12 years of age). Visa 15 - day limit may be issued at one time extended for 7 days. The extension of stay (visa) should seek only the Thai Immigration Bureau.
When entering required and strictly enforced at least 6-month period of validity of the passport (from the date of planned departure from the territory of Thailand).

Do not bring in drugs, firearms, any pornographic materials, and certain species of plants and animals

Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand
ul.Willowa 7, 00-790 Warszawa
Phone: 0048 22849 1926 55 849 64 14, 849 14 06, 849 47 30;
Fax: 0048 22 849 26 30
Consular Section
Phone: 0048 22 849 26 55;
Fax: 0048 22 849 26 30
E-mail: thaiemb@ids.pl

Polish Embassy in Bangkok
100/81-82, Vongvanij Building B, 25th Floor
Rama 9 Road, Huaykwang District, Bangkok 10310
Phone: (00-662) 645 03 67, 645 03 68 645 03 69
Fax: (00-662) 645 03 65
E-mail: ampolbkk@polemb.or.th; consul@polemb.or.th; economic@polemb.or.th,
www.polemb.bangkok.net

There is an obligation Reporting. Each of coming before crossing the border is bound to write to the card entry / exit address in Thailand
or if the change within 24 hours inform the immigration authorities. Tourists using the services of hotels, motels, etc.. meet this obligation by completing the hotel tab

Airport charge at the outlet is 700 THB (usually counted in the ticket price), on domestic routes - from THB 50 to 200, depending on the airport.

Customs restrictions differ from generally applicable standards concerning the prohibition of export of Buddha statues and images. Exports of these items requires the prior consent of the Ministry of Arts (except handcrafts, such as. small statues and images of commonly worn by themselves or sold to tourists at stalls

Beware of illegally offered by travel agents or intermediaries of the renewal of visa. Police and border guards did not recognize the visas obtained in this way and consider them to be forged, which carries the arrest.

People with a careless and ugly appearance may not be permitted to enter

There are no problems of access to medical care. These services are in Thailand at a very high level, but also relatively expensive compared to European countries. Price of standard medical visit is around THB 500-800, day in hospital (depending on standard) from 2000 to 5000, and even 20 000 THB

There is no obligation to carry personal insurance and communications, although it is advisable to take out insurance. These policies are recognized Polish insurance companies, which have concluded agreements with other Western companies, having their representatives in Thailand

1669 - Emergency

Please observe rules of hygiene required in tropical countries. The water from the water supply is unfit for drinking. Overall, the sale is available in bottled mineral water or filtered

In Thailand, there is no specific threat to crime. The country is safe for tourists, although there are, especially in hotels, stealing money, photographic equipment, documents, as well as over-charging tourists.

There is no specific threat to sanitary - epidemiological

Ethnic conflict erupts periodically (especially in four provinces along the border with Malaysia - Yala, Songkhla, Narathiwat and Pattani)

Tourist Police - 1155

Cambodia:
6 international access

Laos:
Nong Khai / Vientiane
You can cross the Mekong m.in. by the transition:
Chiang Khong / Huay Xai, Nakhon Phanom / Tha Khaek, Mukdahan / Savannakhet

Malaysia:
Padang Besar (Padang Besar), and Sadao (Bukit Kayu Hitam) in the province of Songkhla, Betong (Pengkalan Hulu) in the province of Yala, Sungai Kolok (Rantau Panjang) in Narathiwat province - in brackets the names of Malaysian cities.

Myanmar (Burma):
Mae Sai / Tachileik
Mae Sot / Myawaddy - available for foreigners only from Thailand
Three pagodas Pass (Sangkhlaburi / Payathonzu) - available for foreigners only from Thailand
Ranong / Kawthoung

Bangkok is one of the largest hubs in Asia. Virtually all airlines that fly to Asia, also provide a connection to Bangkok. Due to the high competition between air flight prices tend to be really low.

Main Airport:
Bangkok International (BKK) (Suvarnabhumi) is located 30 km (19 miles) east of the city (travel time - 1 hour). From the airport to downtown Bangkok Airport Express shuttle. Ticket price - 150 baht.

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (website: www2.airportthai.co.th) - 4 km (2.5 miles) southwest of the city (travel time - 20 minutes)

Phuket Airport (HKT) (website: www2.airportthai.co.th) - 32 km (20 miles) northwest of Phuket (travel time - 45 minutes).

In Thailand, the train communication system works very well, and tickets are inexpensive. In coping with longer distances to choose air-conditioned sleeper trains

There are different types of buses, you may recognize:
local / express (worst standard), VIP / VIP-S (air-conditioned, comfortable).
Among the larger cities there are buses at night.
Buses can be nieklimatyzowane (
6 - 8 baht) or conditioned (price depends on length of course).

It is mandatory international driving license.
In Thailand, left hand drive. Roads throughout the country are in very good condition. There is a broad network of motorways - not only in Bangkok.

Overall, are available for rental cars and motorcycles. Car hire in most major cities and airports. However, the prices are quite high (starting at 1,000 baht per night), and riding in the local conditions often requires great skill and strong nerves.

In Bangkok useful GPS

From Malaysia (Langkawi) ferries.

The most convenient means of transport is undoubtedly the Eastern and Oriental Express. You still reckon with the fact that ok pay for the ticket. 30 times more than the standard first-class carriage (the price of the journey from Bangkok to Butterworth in Malaysia is U.S. $ 1000)

Thailand is a big country, and the prospect of spending the whole day on the bus most often leads tourists to use domestic flights.

Thai airlines

AirAsia

Bangkok Airways

Nok Air

One-Two-Go

SGA Airline

Thai Airways

They offer flights between all major cities (the country's 15 airports).

In domestic flights airport charges apply ranging from 100 BATH (usually in the ticket price)

In Thailand, the train communication system works very well, and tickets are inexpensive. In coping with longer distances to choose air-conditioned sleeper trains.

There are different types of buses, you may recognize:

local / express (worst standard), VIP / VIP-S (air-conditioned, comfortable).

Among the larger cities there are buses at night.

Buses can be nieklimatyzowane (

6 - 8 baht) or conditioned (price depends on length of course).

It is mandatory international driving license.

In Thailand, left hand drive. Roads throughout the country are in very good condition. There is a broad network of motorways - not only in Bangkok.

Overall, are available for rental cars and motorcycles. Car hire in most major cities and airports. However, the prices are quite high (starting at 1,000 baht per night), and riding in the local conditions often requires great skill and strong nerves.

In Bangkok useful GPS

The most common means of communication among tourists are taxi. The base fee is ok. 35 baht.

Between the main villages and towns also run a small, colorful pick-ups (sawngthaew) - are very cheap and take a passenger to stop everywhere, but you have to prepare for the "special circumstances", such as the number of passengers exceeding the limit several times, driving in the company of a goat, or need to address very convenient location on the roof.

It is worth rent a scooter - the prices relatively low, and the license is not required. You can fill in small roadside shops where you buy the appropriate amount of fuel in the whiskey bottle.

Between the mainland and the main islands ferries.

Chao Phraya Express - trams and boats plying

There are plenty of internet cafes, some can be found even in remote areas visited by tourists.

Hours mail:

Mon-Fri. 8.00-20.00, sat. and nd. 8.00-13.00

It should carry a map with rozpiską bus lines - in vehicles, all information is in Thai, and drivers often difficult to communicate in English.

Using the taxi should ask for the inclusion of counter or pre-determined price for the journey

Baht (THB), 1 THB = 100 satangów

Credit cards VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, JBC are widely accepted. Sometimes encounters difficulty with the Payment Card shop

Beer: 50 - 60 THB

Lunch: THB 1930-1940

Mineral water: 5 THB

Coconut: 1910 THB

Bread: 10-20 THB

Commerce flourishes almost everywhere: on land, water, stalls and carts moving.

There are plenty of shops and the prices are not exorbitant. Zakupoholicy will be delighted.

Food is best to buy at many fairs

silk
- Jewelry
- Clothes: cotton shirts, shorts
- Items made by hand by women of the mountain tribes

For some of the goods purchased during their stay in Thailand at the outlet can get a VAT refund. This presupposes that, prior corresponding certificate in the place of purchase for goods

The exchange offices are accepted only the most recent edition of U.S. $ notes. Older editions can be exchanged at local banks

Thailand is famous for luxury hotels. We find them in cities such as Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Kanchanaburi. Within these hotels are usually swimming pools, sports centers, shopping and other amenities.
Hotels and guesthouses middle class typically also provide comfort.

Large selection of hostels and youth hostels.

Plots are typically located in national parks. These are precisely determined, it is worth booking in advance.

Guesthouses and private accommodation - a very broad range of

The cheapest accommodation can be found for less than 100 lashes.
Overnight at the hotel is a mid-range price of about. 500 Blows

Choosing a bed in a tent we obtain the mosquito net and a measure against mosquitoes.

Considered the most diverse and also the least complicated world cuisine. Its development had a major impact Indian and Chinese cuisines. As the main dish is always served rice. There are many variations, the most common and least expensive is "khao". Thai cuisine is also known for spices such as chilli, garlic, curry. Most clicked on the meat, poultry and pork are also popular fish and seafood.

Many meals are prepared in August wokach or dishes to be steamed. Thais also specialize in the rapid method of frying food.

One of the food composition rules is the principle of five flavors. According to this principle should also be the dishes spicy, sweet, bitter, sour and salty.

- Pad Thai - rice noodles fried with fish, sugar, nuts and lime juice

- Khao khluk capital - fried rice with shrimp paste, pork and vegetables

- Rice khao hawm mali (jasmine rice)

- Salads (cavities) prepared according to Thai recipes with sauces do not contain fat

- Soup with coconut milk

- Mangosteen (purple ball with a white edible pulp)

- Fried grasshoppers, locusts and other bugs

- Mekong (rice whiskey)

- Thai beer

At every step meets przyuliczne Hawker stalls and bars (deployed at night). Cooks may not attach much importance to hygiene, but the food is delicious and cheap.

You can also visit the restaurants serving cuisine from around the world. (Eg. in the vicinity of Khao San Road you will find Jewish restaurants.)

The ideal place where you can taste Thai food specialties are fair - open until late at night.

Typically, you can enjoy Chinese dishes in restaurants in Chinatown

Gratuities are often second to the low-paid salaried workers. Very bad is leaving a tip received less than 10 baht

Vividness is very cheap (only in expensive hotel restaurants)

Stick a fork in his left hand, spoon in the right. You can also use traditional chopsticks

- Wildlife Reserve Thung Yai-Huai Kha Kheng

- The complex forest Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai

-Khao Lak - a national park, which from its inception until today operates without human intervention

Tarutao National Marine Park - ca. 50 islands, where you can admire the corals and rich undersea fauna)

- Surin Marine Park - coral reefs

- Doi Inthanon National Park - the rocks and wild animals

- National Parks and Lam Ru Khao Sok - you are free to observe wildlife (m.in.tygrysy, rhinos), and admire the tropical vegetation

- Waterfalls in Kanchanburi

- Former city Sukhotai

- Former city Ajutthaja

- Ban Chiang Archaeological Site

Very popular and deeply rooted in the culture of Thailand is a theater. Performances take place quite often, we spend the evening to participate in one of them. Thai Khon is a national theater - an amazing spectacle, a form combining dance and theater, acting and acrobatics. The whole is carried out by the music of the Thai, and the actors wear masks characteristic

- Wildlife Reserve Thung Yai-Huai Kha Kheng

- The complex forest Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai

-Khao Lak - a national park, which from its inception until today operates without human intervention

Tarutao National Marine Park - ca. 50 islands, where you can admire the corals and rich undersea fauna)

- Surin Marine Park - coral reefs

- Doi Inthanon National Park - the rocks and wild animals

- National Parks and Lam Ru Khao Sok - you are free to observe wildlife (m.in.tygrysy, rhinos), and admire the tropical vegetation

- Waterfalls in Kanchanburi

When visiting temples or other places of worship, we must be adequately clothed (neckline, shorts, and flip are not permitted.)

Jan. 1 - NEW YEAR
January - February - Chinese New Year
February - Makha Bucha Day (budd.)
April 6 - Chakri Dynasty Day
Call. April - Songkran - Thai New Year
May 1 - Labor Day
May 5 - Coronation Day
May - Visakha Bucha (budd.)
July - Asahala Bucha (budd.)
August 12 - QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
October 23 - KING DAY CHULALANGKORN (FRAMEWORK V)
December 5 - King's Birthday
December 10 - Constitution Day


Buddhist holidays are celebrated on different dates (based on lunar calendar).

Makha Bucha Day - celebrated on the third month of the Buddhist calendar during the full moon.

Flower Festival in Chiang Mai (February) - flower shows and beauty contests.

Chakri Dynasty Day (6. April) - the feast commemorating the establishment of Chakri dynasty.

Songkran (13-15 April) - The Thai New Year, celebrated uproariously especially in Chiang Mai and Pattayi. Beautiful festival, a must-see.

Royal Academy of crops (May)

Rocket festival (May) - villagers in northeastern Thailand, are building a powerful rocket (its launch is to ensure the heavy rains)

Visakha Bucha (May) - the full moon, the most important Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.

Ok Phansa and Thoth Kathin (October)

Vegetarian festival (October)

Boat Racing (October)

Loi Krathong (November) - the end of the rainy season, during the full moon bleed water are colorful garlands.

Racing and shows the efficiency of elephants (the third weekend of November, in Surin)

Most of the festivals associated with religion, the cultivation of rice or the life of the kings of Thailand

In the center is ok. 2300 Club

Light, cotton clothing

Rain clothing

Sunglasses

protective filter

hat for sun protection