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Thai Tourist Visa:
Documents required for adults aged 18 and above:
1. Original passport (valid for more than six months)
2. Two 1-inch white-background color photos (taken within the last 3 months)
3. One copy of both sides of your ID card.
Documents required for those under 18:
Passport + photo + full household registration book copy + birth certificate copy
KrabiTravel Essentials:
Local Language
Thai is the official language of Krabi. It belongs to the Tai-Kadai language family, specifically the Tai branch. Thai is an analytic language where different tones distinguish vocabulary and grammar. It is a tonal language with five tones and is part of the Tai-Kadai language group, which also includes Shan and Kham in Myanmar, and Tai in Vietnam. Thailand has five major dialects, with the central dialect being the most widely used not only in written literature but also in daily conversation. It’s understandable that foreign visitors may not understand or read Thai. In Bangkok, English is the main language used in business. In major tourist areas, most hotels, shops, and restaurants communicate easily in English and other European languages. Road signs across the country are bilingual, featuring both Thai and English.
Hello * * ' * 1 * 5 (sa-wat-dee - say-wa-dee)
Goodbye * * ' * 1 * 5 % 2 (la-gong - la-dong)
Thank you * - 8 (kop-kun - kop-koon)
Sorry 1 - B )( (khor-thod - kor-tot)
It’s okay D ! H @ G D # (mai-pen-rai - my-pen-rye)
Train station * 2 5 # D (sa-ta-nee rot-fai - sa-ta-nee rot-fai)
Bus stop * 2 5 * H (sa-ta-nee bun-song - sa-ta-nee bun-song)
Airport * 2 ! 4 (sa-nam-bin - sanam-bin)
Hotel B # A # !( (rong raem - rong raem)
Police station # ! 3 # ' (sataa sat-sa-nak - sataa sat-sa-nak)
Hospital B # 〃 2 2 %( (rong pa-ya-ban - rong pa-ya-ban)
Toilet + I - I 3 (hong nam - hong nam)
Yes @ G (chai - chai)
No D ! H (mai - mai)
How much @ H 2 C (tao-rai - tao-rai)
A bit cheaper9'H2(tu-gua 秃瓜)
Currency Exchange:
Thai Baht comes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 baht, as well as 50 satang coins, and also 5, 10, 20, 50 satang and 1, 5, 10 baht coins. The subunit and conversion rate is 1 baht = 100 satang. The commonly circulated banknotes are in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 baht denominations, and coins include 5, 10, 20, 50 satang and 1, 5, 10 baht.
Reference Exchange Rates:1 Chinese Yuan = 5.2036 Thai Baht 1 Thai Baht = 0.1922 Chinese Yuan
Exchange Locations:Generally speaking, any bank in China that handles foreign currency can exchange Thai Baht. You can also exchange at Thai airports or roadside banks. UnionPay, VISA, and MASTER cards can be used to withdraw Thai Baht from local ATMs in Thailand, but a transaction fee will be charged each time. Be cautious with VISA ATMs, as overdrafts incur additional interest and fees. Many shopping malls also have currency exchange services. The amount you can exchange at Thai airports is limited, and hotel exchange rates are not favorable for foreigners, so it is recommended to use ATMs or private street exchange counters.
Credit Card Usage
UnionPay can be used at some shopping malls. To be on the safe side, it is advisable to get a VISA or MASTER dual-currency credit card(many banks offer them; Citibank/SPDB are recommended), and ifUnionPayis available, use the UnionPay channel. If not, useVISAVISAorMASTERMASTER.Bank of China can exchange Thai Baht.
Thai Massage:You can tip flexibly based on the quality or professionalism of the masseuse, about50-100Thai Baht.
Jungle Elephant Ride:Tip the mahout about 50 baht per ride. For taking photos with ladyboys: about 50–100 baht per person per photo.
Luggage Porter Tips:Give the porter 20 baht per room per trip. For the bed tipping: give 20 baht per room per day. If hotel staff provide good service, you may tip accordingly, usually around 20 baht or about 1 US dollar per service. The tipping rate at restaurants is around 10%.
Communication / Internet
Mobile Roaming:Global roaming charges are 1.99 RMB per minute, SMS at 0.69 RMB per message, and data at 10 RMB per KB.
SIM Cards:Local Krabi SIM cards only support GSM. Thai mobile SIM cards come in three types: one-2-call, Happy, and TrueMove. All are one-way charged, with no distinction between local and long-distance calls within Thailand, and you can still receive calls even with zero balance. one-2-call: SIM card costs 300 baht with 300 baht credit, essentially getting the number for free. From 5:00–17:00, domestic calls cost 1 baht per call (unlimited duration); from 17:00–5:00, the rate is 1 baht per minute. International calls (Oversea) to China: dial 008 (or 009) + 86 + number (add area code for landlines), 7 baht per minute. SMS costs 11 baht. Happy SIM: 99 baht each, with 35 baht credit. To call China, dial 009 first, and the rate is also 7 baht per minute. Local calls have no time restrictions, all at 1 baht per minute. TrueMove SIM: 99 baht each, with 30 baht credit. Cheapest for calling China, billed per 30 seconds. Dial 009 before the number, resulting in less than 6 baht per minute.
WiFi:Truemove inter SIM card: the cheapest and most widely used; Happy SIM: once quite popular, but now largely avoided due to pricing issues; 1-2-Call SIM: also has many users, more expensive but with the best signal; Most tourist attractions and shopping malls do not have WiFi, but hotels generally offer both WiFi and internet access points.
Friendly Reminder
*Thailand has a relatively dry climate. Pay attention to your diet while traveling and bring necessary medications as needed.
*Do not hang clothes in places where people frequently walk, such as doorways or rooftops, especially undergarments like briefs and socks. In some rural areas, avoid complimenting other people’s children on their looks.
*Dress codes at temples in Phuket are strict. Sleeveless tops, shorts, and flip-flops are not allowed.
*During the Songkran Water Festival, do not carry valuables with you. Leave them at the hotel or keep them secure.
*Thailand is one hour behind Beijing time.
*Do not point at monks or touch them physically. In particular, women must not shake hands with monks. On vehicles, do not sit next to monks—even if they initiate contact, politely maintain distance.
*Buddha statues, regardless of size or condition, are sacred. Never climb on them for photos or act disrespectfully toward them. When encountering monks collecting alms, never offer cash, as it violates monastic precepts.
*Parts of Thai law protect religion, covering not only Buddhism but also other local faiths. Even unintentional violations of religious taboos can cause offense. In mosques, men must wear hats, women should wear long pants or skirts with hair covered by a scarf, and shoes must be removed before entering.
*Thai people deeply respect their king, queen, and royal family. Criticizing the monarchy in front of others should be done with extreme caution, as Thai law includes penalties for lèse-majesté.
*When entering Buddhist temples, dress modestly. Shorts, short skirts, or revealing clothing will not be permitted. When entering a temple hall, mosque, or private home, visitors must remove their shoes and avoid stepping on thresholds.
*Thai women are generally conservative. Do not touch them without their consent.
*Do not touch another person’s head or mess up their hair.
*Thais consider the right hand clean and the left hand unclean. The left hand should only be used to handle unclean items.
*Thais believe the head should not face west while sleeping, as the west (where the sun sets) symbolizes death, and only corpses are placed with heads facing west after death. Additionally, having a beard is considered impolite.
*Do not wear sunglasses when talking to others. Gestures should be moderate. Do not point at someone while speaking. When passing in front of others (whether they are sitting or standing), do not walk upright and swagger. Instead, bow slightly to show apology for the inconvenience. Women should be especially mindful of this. Students must press their palms together and bow when passing a teacher.
Emergency Numbers
Police:123/191
Fire:199
Ambulance:2460199
Consulate:022-457010
Embassy:022-457044
Tourism Complaints:1155
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