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Dangers and Annoyances

In Bangkok, unlicensed taxis, recognisable by their black and white licence plates, should be avoided. This is most relevant for solo women travelling at night. Look for licensed taxis that have yellow and black licence plates. Be aware that the number of drink spiking incidents in Bangkok is on the rise.

Many travellers suffer heat exhaustion and dehydration when travelling in Thailand during the warmer months, so stay sun smart and keep up the fluids throughout the day.

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General information

Official name
Kingdom of Thailand

Capital
Bangkok (Krung Thep – city of angels)

Area
514 000 sq km

Population:
64 265 276

Time Zone
GMT/UTC +7 ()

Currency
bath (THB) =100 stangs

Official language
thai

Neighbouring countries
Barma / Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia

Highest mountain
Doi Inthanton - 2595 m n. m

Ebb tide
Gulf of Thailand - 0 m. n. m.

Longest river
Mekong (in the country 900 km)

Biggest city
Bangkok (6.250.000 people)

Landing place
Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Pattani, Phuket, Sattahip, Si Racha, Songkhla

People
75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay; also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities

Religion
95% Buddhist, 4% Muslim