Category: Thailand

Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is divided into four regions – Northern Thailand, Northeast Thailand, Central Thailand and South Thailand.

The country is amicably known as “Land of smiles” :) .

• Capital city: Bangkok
• Main language spoken: Thai
  • Basic Greetings: sa-wat-dee (Hello), kop kun (Thank you)
• Currency: Thai baht
  • Forex Exchange: Currency can be exchanged at any international airports
• Tourist visa: Visa is on arrival for Indian citizens (latest information can be found on Thailand Immigration website)
• Best time to visit: November to April
• Adapter required (power points): Two flat parallel pins or two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin or two round pins
• Driving licence: International unexpired valid driving licence is required

Shuttle between Bangkok airports

There are two International airports in Bangkok – one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (big one) and the other is Don Mueang Airport. I was dropped at the Suvarnabhumi airport by my taxi driver and my flight was at Don Mueang airport.

There were many taxi drivers who tried to mislead me in taking taxis. The taxis cost money, where as there are free shuttles between the airports. All one needs to do is show the ticket and the passport. If the ticket is valid then the transportation between the airports is free. The shuttle bus leaves at Door number 3 in Suvarnabhumi.