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Visa Information
Visitors to Thailand holding valid passports or travelling
documents issued by a country included in an official list
of eligible countries, are permitted to visit for one-month
without a visa.
If you're planning a longer stay, you should obtain a Tourist
Visa valid for 60 days, from a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate
in your country. If you need to extend your visa while in
Thailand, visa extensions can be applied for at the Immigration
Department in Bangkok.
 By
Air
There is no shortage of scheduled flights to Bangkok's
Don Muang International Airport from destinations all over
the world, with direct services available from most Asian
cities, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. The airport lies
about 25 km north of central Bangkok, and transport to major
hotels and the city centre is easy to arrange on landing.
The new express tollway makes the trip to the city fast
and much less expensive than bygone days when choking traffic
and bad weather conditions meant hours of sitting in the
back of a taxi. If you have not arranged a courtesy car
from your hotel, choose from metered taxis (one way trip
including surcharge and tollway should cost 250-350 Baht
depending on location of your hotel), airport bus (around
40-60 Baht for one way trip - but not if you're in a hurry
to get to your hotel) and limousine (500 Baht)
Overland - Gen. Info
Thailand is bordered by Myanmar (Burma) Laos, Cambodia
in the north, and Malaysia to the south. Travelling overland
is a great way to explore the countryside and see the subtle
changes as you leave one country and enter the other. However
be aware that restrictions are placed by some countries
on travel in and out of Thailand from some entry/exit points,
especially in the north of Thailand. Check with the relevant
embassy before travelling. Most passport holders should
be able to get an on-the-spot thirty-day Thai transit visa,
though you must be able to show proof of onward travel arrangements
(in the form of an air ticket out).
The most commonly used and straightforward route overland
into Thailand is in the south, from Malaysia and Singapore.
The transport connections and road networks between the
three countries are excellent.
By Train
Trains run from Singapore, via Malaysia to Bangkok (1,943km)
Choose from the Eastern and Oriental Express for the ultimate
in comfort and luxury, or the local express trains which
run daily offering different classes of berths for all budgets.
Train schedules for the State Railway of Thailand can be
found by calling (02) 220 4334.
Advance tickets are available at all principal stations
or the Bangkok Advance Booking Office. Tel. (02) 225-0300
Ext. 5200-3. If in Malaysia, contact the Kuala Lumpur Railway
Station on (03) 227 4063. Always a good way to travel, if
you have time.
By Bus
Services are fast, air-conditioned and efficient with
the price varying according to the level of comfort and
type of bus. Long-distance buses and minibuses run services
to Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Some
include an overnight stop in Hat Yai in the south of Thailand
- the central hub for all connections between Malaysia and
Thailand. Check with the relevant Tourist Authorities for
timetables and costs. Not recommended if you prefer a leisurely
pace.
By Sea
Cruises leave from Singapore to Bangkok, calling at Malaysian
and Thai islands on route. Prices are reasonable with package
deals at certain times of the year. Star Cruises offer package
deals on their brand new and state-of-the-art Superstar
Cruise ships. Contact http://www.starcruises.com/home.html
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