- Bangkok is in Indochina Time (ICT), GMT+7, with no daylight saving adjustments.
- Thailand’s entry rules are: all travelers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 72 hours before arrival, and proof of sufficient funds may be requested. Most nationalities currently receive 60-day visa-free entry, though this is expected to shorten to 30 days once new rules take effect — delegates should confirm current requirements with the Royal Thai Embassy or thaievisa.go.th before travel.
- Thailand uses 220V, 50Hz with Type A, B, C, and O power outlets.
- Weekdays are Monday to Friday. Bank hours are generally 08:30–15:30, with no siesta closures — shops and malls typically stay open through the afternoon and evening.
- The Thai Baht (฿) is the official currency. Major currencies can be exchanged at banks, exchange counters, and airports; ATMs dispense Baht only.
- Official public holidays include: 1 Jan – New Year’s Day, Makha Bucha Day (varies), 6 Apr – Chakri Day, 13–15 Apr – Songkran (Thai New Year), 1 May – Labour Day, 4 May – Coronation Day, 28 Jul – King’s Birthday, 12 Aug – Queen Mother’s Birthday/Mother’s Day, 23 Oct – Chulalongkorn Day, 5 Dec – Late King’s Birthday/Father’s Day, 10 Dec – Constitution Day.
- Tap water is not recommended for drinking; bottled or filtered water is widely available and advised.
- GSM standard mobile phones function on 900/1800 with 4G/5G connections. To purchase a Thai SIM card, please bring your passport. Travel WiFi devices are also available for purchase at the airport and many retail outlets.
- The international dial code is +66.
A note: 2026 entry requirements are shifting (visa-free stay length may drop from 60 to 30 days pending official publication), so we suggest looking into this for a final check closer to April 2027 by directly visiting the Thai e-Visa portal.