THAILAND

Arrivals & departures

A visa will be given to British citizens on arrival in Thailand. Check the length of this carefully, and do not outstay your welocme, as visitors can be detained until a fine is paid.

Full UK passports are required, and should be valid for at least 6 months from the return date to the UK, and generally you should have at least one double blank page available per country visited.

Passport and visa requirements do change from time to time, and visitors are advised to contact the Embassy prior to travel:

The Royal Thai Embassy
Tel: 020 7589 2944

Health

Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow Fever essential if arriving from an infected area

Recommended vaccinations: Malaria (depending on area), Hepatitus A, Polio & Typhoid.

Some insurance companies may not extend cover for situations arising where Department of Health advice is not taken, irrespective of entry requirements.

The situation regarding vaccinations may change, and visitors are strongly advised to speak with their local GP prior to travel. Information from the Department of Health can be obtained here

Safety

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issue safety advice to travellers to many destinations around the world. This information changes regularly, and visitors can get up to date information here.

Money

Unit of currency: Thai Baht

Tourist information

Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: 020 7499 7679
Website: www.tourismthailand.com

Information given here is for guidance purposes only, and while Escape Worldwide make all efforts to ensure that it is accurate and up to date, we cannot accept any responsibilities for inaccuracies. You are strongly recommended to check with us or the relevant organisations at the time of booking to ensure that all details that are important to you are accurate.