Thailand Planning Your Trip

• Consulates

Australia: Level 8, 131 Macquarie St., Sydney NSW 2000 (☎ +61 02 9241 2542); 87 Annerley Rd., South Brisbane QLD 4102 (☎ +61 07 3846 7771); Ste. 301, 566 St. Kilda Rd., Melbourne VIC 3004 (☎ +61 ...more

• Documents And Formalities

Requirements Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US need valid passports to enter Thailand and to re-enter their home countries. Thailand doesn’t allow entrance ...more

• Money

The currency chart below is based on August 2009 exchange rates between local currency and Australian dollars (AUS$), Canadian dollars (CDN$), European Union euro (EUR€), New Zealand dollars (NZ$) ...more

• Safety And Health

In any type of crisis, the most important thing to do is stay calm. Your country’s embassy abroad is a good resource in an emergency; registering with that embassy upon arrival in the country is a ...more

• Transportation To Thailand

When it comes to airfare, a little effort can save you a bundle. Courier fares are the cheapest for those whose plans are flexible enough to deal with the restrictions. Tickets sold by consolidators ...more

• Transportation In Thailand

From buses to tuk-tuks, you’ll find detailed info on transportation options in the Local Transportation section of each city. Local Transportation Motorcycle taxi A death-defying ...more

• Staying Connected

Thailand is an Internet savvy country. Internet cafes crowd Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and there’s a good chance that all but the most remote small towns and villages have at least one cyber cafe. Online ...more

• Specific Concerns

As the number of travelers on the road rises, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments is an increasing concern. With this in mind, Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable ...more

• Packing

Pack lightly. Lay out only what you absolutely need. If you plan to do a lot of hiking, also consult this book’s The Great Outdoors. Luggage: If you plan to cover most of your trip on foot, a ...more