Time Zone
Bangkok is located within the Indochina Time Zone (ICT). Standard time zone UTC/GMT +7 hours. No daylight saving time.

Electricity
Bangkok uses 220V wattage - both 2 pin and 3-pin plug are standard. A voltage converter is recommended.

Language
Thai is the primary language in Bangkok. English is the most common foreign language spoken in Bangkok.

Currency
The legal tender in Bangkok is the Thai Baht. For the latest exchange rates, please visit www.xe.com

ATMS
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMS) can be found throughout the city and airports.

Area Code
Bangkok's country code is +66

Climate
Thailand has a very warm, tropical climate affected by an annual monsoon season, with a rainy season from June to October. The average temperatures in June range from 25.4° – 33.1°C (77°-93°F).

Tipping
It is customary in Thailand, most high end restaurants build a 10% service charge onto the bill. For taxis, rounding up to the nearest baht is customary; for hotel staff Thai Baht 20 to Thai Baht 50 is the norm depending on the level of service.

Emergencies
Ambulance Telephone: 1554
Medical Emergency: 1669
Police Emergency: 191

Taxes
All visitors residing outside the Thailand are entitled to a value-added tax (VAT) refund. Minimum purchase of Thai Baht 2,000. For more information, please visit http://www.rd.go.th/vrt.