tips

Climate
The average annual temperature is 35 degree C (95 degree F) with 3 distinct seasons-hot from March through May, rainy from June to September and cool from October through February.
Local time
GMT + 7hours.
Water
Consumer only bottled or boiled water.
What to wear
Light-colored and loose cotton clothing is best all round. Proper attire is required for entering temples or palaces; shorts and slippers are strictly forbidden.
Business Hours
Private sector offices is 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. Civil service offfices is 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. General banking hours is 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Currency
100 stangs in 1 baht (Bt=baht) Notes are in denominations of Bt.1,000 (gray), Bt.500 (purple), Bt.100 (red), Bt.50 (blue), Bt.20 (green) and Bt.10 (brown). There are 10, 5, 2 and 1 baht coins, and 50 and 25 satang.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards and traveller's cheques are widely accepted and easily changed in cities but not rural areas.
Electricity
The electric system is 220Volt AC (50 cycles).
Making an international call
Operator-assisted calls, dial 100. Direct dialing, dial 001, follow by country, area codes and telephone number. International phone cards are available widely.