Practical Info A–Z
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Medical Care
Thailand's medical care is surprisingly good — Bangkok is one of the world's leading centers for medical tourism . Howe…
Banks & Money
The currency of Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB / ฿) . Current rate (as of 2026): approx. 1 € ≈ 37–39 Baht . ATMs ATMs a…
Shopping & Bargaining
Thailand is a shopping paradise — from the vast night markets to the chic shopping malls of Bangkok, there's everything…
Holidays
On public holidays, government offices and banks are closed. On Buddhist holidays (Wan Phra), there is a ban on alcohol…
Women Traveling Alone
Thailand is one of the most popular and safest travel destinations for solo female travelers in Southeast Asia. Thai so…
Internet & SIM Cards
Thailand has an excellent digital infrastructure — fast 4G/5G network in most areas, free Wi-Fi in almost every café, r…
Climate Table
Thailand stretches over 1,600 km from north to south — the climate varies significantly. Here is an overview for the ma…
LGBTQ+ — Practical Tips
Thailand is one of the friendliest countries in Asia for LGBTQ+ travelers . Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2024…
Media & Censorship
Thailand has limited press freedom — in the Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, the country regularly ran…
Emergencies
The most important numbers for emergencies: Police: 191 Tourist Police: 1155 (English-speaking, 24/7 — THIS is the numb…
Opening Hours
Thailand does not have strict store closing laws — the country is much more flexible than Germany: 7-Eleven & FamilyMar…
Thailand Post is reliable and affordable. Postcards and letters to Europe take 7–14 days . Postcard to Europe: 15 Baht…
Safety & Scams
Thailand is generally a safe travel destination — violent crimes against tourists are rare. The biggest risks are scams…
Electricity
Thailand uses 220 V AC, 50 Hz — almost identical to Europe (230 V / 50 Hz). Your devices will work without issues. The…
Tipping
Thailand does not have a strict tipping culture like the USA, but tips are appreciated and expected in some situations:…
Visa & Stay
Germans, Austrians, and Swiss can visit Thailand for tourism purposes visa-free — the rules were relaxed in 2024: Visa-…
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