Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz. Both flat and round two-pin plugs
are used. LanguageThai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas. TippingTipping is not expected, but is becoming more common in places
frequented by tourists. A 10% service charge is added to the bill
at most hotels and restaurants. Taxi drivers are not tipped. Safety InformationTerrorist threats have been made recently, and in January 2012
the US government issued a warning to US citizens in Bangkok. The
political situation in Thailand is very uncertain. There have been
major political demonstrations in Bangkok and outbreaks of
violence. There is a threat to westerners from terrorism throughout
South East Asia and travellers should be particularly vigilant in
public places, including tourist resorts. Avoid the border areas
and don't camp in undesignated areas in national parks. Visitors to
major cities are advised to secure their passports and credit cards
and not carry too much money or jewellery. In Bangkok visitors
should be aware of scams, often involving gems recommended by kind
strangers. In tourist areas, particularly at the Full Moon Party on
Ko Phan Ngan, be careful about accepting drinks from strangers as
there have been reporteds of drinks being drugged. Incidents of
sexual assault do occur and female travellers should be cautious.
The security situation in the southern provinces near the Malaysian
border is unstable and travel to Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat and
Songkhla is to be avoided - the government has announced a state of
emergency in the area. Violence near the Preah Vihear temple area
has been recurrent and visitors are advised to avoid travel there.
Further attacks could take place in areas frequented by foreigners.
Thai authorities have put security measures in place throughout the
country, including Bangkok. There have been several sinkings of
passenger boats thought to be caused by overloading. The monsoon
season in September and Oc
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