WHEN BEST TO GO
The best time to visit Bangkok is between November and March when the weather is dry and temperatures are milder, though still hot. After March temperatures begin to rise and in June the rainy season begins and continues until the end of October.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Confrontation in public is frowned on and littering is fined. Shoes should be removed in temples but it is considered offensive to show the soles of your feet. Women should not stand next to Buddhist monks and it is a criminal offence to make derogatory remarks about the royal family.
ATTIRE
Casual and modest western attire is acceptable in public. When visiting temples and Buddhist monuments arms and legs should be covered. There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace: no fisherman’s trousers, tight trousers, sweatshirts or flip flops can be worn.
LANGUAGE
Thai, English and Tamil
CURRENCY
Thai Baht (THB)
EXCHANGE RATE
$1 = THB 29.945
£1 = THB 48.968
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€1 = THB 43.401
COUNTRY DIALLING CODE
+66
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
Ambulance: 191
Fire services: 199
Police: 191
EMBASSY CONTACTS
United States: +66 2205 4000; British: +66 2305 8333
TIME ZONE
GMT +7
POPULATION
9.6 million
RELIGIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC
Buddhist
BUSINESS HOURS
Shops open every day from 10am – 9pm
