Giving Giving AdviceAdvice

Giving Advice and Giving Advice and Information For Traveling in Information For Traveling in

ThailandThailandThailand is very different than the

home countries of many tourists. You will be an important resource for the

tourists you encounter. They will often depend on you to have the answers to for traveling in Thailand and ways of

giving this advice to tourists.

Giving AdviceGiving Advice

Giving advice to tourists usually involves giving basic information using modals. Different modals are used with

varying degrees of importance or obligation. Can, may, and could give

tourists the option to do a action. The use of the modals should and must tell

tourists that they have little choice about what to do.

For example:For example:

• You could bring your hotel’s business card when you go out to show to a taxi driver when you want to return.• You could use the internet cafes for a low price.• You may ride the pubic busses in Bangkok for economical travel.

• You may bring an umbrella with you everyday during the rainy season.

•You should bargain with the vendors and shopping in Thailand.

•You must not smoke in no-smoking areas.

•You must remove your shoes when entering a temple.

•You should throw all you trash in a bin.

•You may put your wallet in your front pocket to protect it from thieves.

•You may contact the Tourist Police if you need help.•You can use a calling card and a pay phone to make an international call.

•You can eat food from the street vendors.

•You have to take off your shoes when you enter the Grand Palace.

•You must wear pants when entering the Grand Palace.

•You may need a hat when you go on outdoor excursions in Thailand.

Information for Traveling In Information for Traveling In ThailandThailand

Communication ServicesCommunication Services

There are a variety of communication services offered in Thailand. Internet cafes are available everywhere, such as in restaurants, hospitals, popular tourist areas and in large hotels. Most internet cafes are very economical.

Making international calls from Making international calls from Thailand is not complicated, although it Thailand is not complicated, although it

can be very expensive. There are a can be very expensive. There are a number of ways to make an international number of ways to make an international call. Many of the larger hotels offer this call. Many of the larger hotels offer this service very conveniently.service very conveniently. There are a There are a number of companies that specializenumber of companies that specialize in in

communication services, offering internet, communication services, offering internet, international calls at more economical international calls at more economical

rates, and even the use of fax machines. rates, and even the use of fax machines.

Another means of calling internationally in Another means of calling internationally in Thailand are the use of calling cards that may Thailand are the use of calling cards that may be purchased at any local convenience store. be purchased at any local convenience store. If using operator-assisted calls, dial 100. If using operator-assisted calls, dial 100. When dialing directly, press 001 or 008 + When dialing directly, press 001 or 008 + country code + area code + the telephone country code + area code + the telephone

number.number.

Please remember, calling within Thailand is more expensive than in most other countries. A call to a neighbor or a mobile phone will cost much more than is expected. Purchasing a mobile phone is a great way to save money if a long stay is planned in Thailand and many local calls will be made. These phones are not expensive on tourists' budgets, do not involve contracts, and are easily sold when it is time to leave Thailand.

CurrencyCurrency

Thailand’s currency is Baht. The following is a list of the currencies many tourists may use in their home countries.

China = JuanJapan = YenHong Kong = Hong Kong

DollarSingapore = Singapore

Dollar

United States United States == American Dollar American Dollar

Canadian Canadian == Canadian Dollar Canadian Dollar

Australia Australia == Australian Australian DollarDollar

New Zealand New Zealand == New Zealand New Zealand DollarDollar

England England == Pound Sterling Pound Sterling

France France == Franc Franc

Germany Germany == Deutsch Marc Deutsch Marc

Other European Countries Other European Countries == EuroEuro

DenmarkDenmark == KroneKrone

Indonesia Indonesia == RupiahRupiah

India India == Rupee RupeeMexico Mexico = = Peso PesoNorway Norway = = Kroner Kroner

Sweden Sweden == Krona Krona

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