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on February 23th, 2024 (JST) current information.
Furthermore, the details under "Visa" and "Passport" are for Japanese nationals.
This information is likely to change suddenly, so please contact the relevant official authority (e.g., embassy) for the latest information.

Immigration and Visa

Visa

Travelers may stay for 30 days (29 nights, 30 days) without a visa if they enter Thailand for tourism purposes, have a confirmed travel ticket to leave Thailand within 30 days of entering, and have the equivalent of 10,000 B in cash per person (20,000 B per family). (Travelers may enter from a neighboring country by land or sea up to twice per calendar year). For an extension past 30 days, a visa is generally required. Inquire with the Thai Embassy for details.

Passport

You may enter if you have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

Quarantine

When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Thailand.

  • a. Main raw fruit or vegetables
  • b. Main plant seeds and all other parts (excluding cigarettes, cut tobacco, and leaf tobacco)
  • c. All parts of genetically modified soybeans, corn, sorghum, orchidaceous plants, or other plants
  • d. Soil, organic fertilizer, weeds, quarantine pests
  • Preserved foods made of plants that have been treated to kill pests and prohibited fresh fruits that are frozen to -17.8°C or lower can be brought in.

Customs

Bringing in e-cigarettes

You are not allowed to bring e-cigarettes (heated tobacco products) into the country and possession in Thailand is illegal.

Documents required at the time of immigration

As of February 23, 2024, no disembarkation/embarkation card is required when visiting by air. It is still required when traveling by land. Only fill out a customs declaration form if applicable.

  • Visa, passport, and other information is subject to change without notice. Be sure to check with the Embassy, Consulate, or travel agency.

For bringing and possession of tax-free cigarettes

  • Tobacco: Cigarettes 200 pieces, or cigars 250 g
  • Alcoholic beverages: 1 bottle (or up to 1 L)

If you are bringing items exceeding the above amounts into Thailand, you must declare the items to customs. Failing to provide such a declaration will result in high monetary penalties. Note that Customs is especially strict on tobacco. Some unfortunate visitors have even been fined for temporarily holding tobacco for their travel companion while they used the restroom, with the extra amount being added on.

Time difference and Daylight Saving Time

Time difference

Thailand is 2 hours behind Japan. When it is noon in Japan, it is 10:00 in Thailand. Daylight saving time is not observed.

Climate

Climate

Thailand is located in the tropics, so it is hot all year round, but the climate in Thailand differs slightly from that in the southern Malay Peninsula, the northern mountain range, and the plateau country in the northeast. There are three seasons: the rainy season, the dry season, and the hot season (classified as the rainy season, the cold season, and the summer season by the Thai Meteorological Department).

Average high temperature and average low temperature in Thailand (Bangkok) and Japan (Tokyo)

Monthly precipitation in Bangkok and Tokyo

  • Monthly average temperature and precipitation

    The average maximum temperature in Japan (Tokyo) and Thailand (Bangkok), The average minimum temperature in Japan (Tokyo) and Thailand (Bangkok)

    month The average maximum temperature in Japan (Tokyo) The average minimum temperature in Japan (Tokyo) The average maximum temperature in Thailand (Bangkok) The average minimum temperature in Thailand (Bangkok)
    Jan. 10℃ 2℃ 32℃ 21℃
    Feb. 10℃ 2℃ 33℃ 22℃
    Mar. 13℃ 5℃ 34℃ 25℃
    Apr. 18℃ 10℃ 35℃ 26℃
    May 23℃ 15℃ 35℃ 26℃
    Jun. 25℃ 18℃ 35℃ 27℃
    Jul. 28℃ 23℃ 32℃ 26℃
    Aug. 31℃ 24℃ 32℃ 26℃
    Sep. 27℃ 21℃ 32℃ 25℃
    Oct. 23℃ 15℃ 32℃ 24℃
    Nov. 17℃ 10℃ 32℃ 25℃
    Dec. 13℃ 5℃ 33℃ 25℃

    The average precipitation in Tokyo and Bangkok

    month The average precipitation in Tokyo The average precipitation in Bangkok
    Jan. 50mm 0mm
    Feb. 60mm 40mm
    Mar. 110mm 30mm
    Apr. 130mm 90mm
    May 130mm 80mm
    Jun. 180mm 50mm
    Jul. 130mm 40mm
    Aug. 150mm 120mm
    Sep. 180mm 360mm
    Oct. 160mm 220mm
    Nov. 90mm 30mm
    Dec. 50mm 0mm

Currency and Exchange Rate, Tax, Currency exchange, Tip

Currency and Exchange Rate

The unit of currency is the bhat (B), which is subdivided into the satang. B1 is 100 satang. As of March 18, 2024, the exchange rate is 1B, approx. JPY4.15.

Tax

In Thailand, a 7% value added tax (VAT; may increase to 10% in October 2020) is imposed on most products. If conditions are met, the VAT will be refunded, so do not forget to do the paperwork. Taxes imposed on services rendered within Thailand, such as payments for hotel fees and restaurant charges, are not eligible for the refund.

Tip

Just like tipping in Japan, leaving a tip at upscale places is a good idea.

  • Hotels: Tip bellhops who carry luggage and room service approx. B40.
  • Restaurants: At midrange or higher class restaurants that include a service charge, leaving change from the bill is fine, and when a service charge is not included, tip approx. 10% of the meal charge, up to about B100.
  • Taxis: Although tipping taxis is generally not required, fares are low, and drivers are grateful when riders pay a little extra, for example rounding up when there is change.
  • Thai Massage: From about B50 to B100 is tipped for an hour and From about B100 to B200 for 2 hours, depending on the level of satisfaction. Smaller in regional areas. Do not be fooled even if an employee indicates that tips are JPY1000. That kind of employee does not merit a tip. From about B200, depending on the grade of the spa.

Voltage and plug

Voltage

Outlet for plugs of various shapes

Voltage is 220V with a cycle of 50Hz. Using electric products from Japan requires a transformer. Plugs are the 2-prong Type A used in Japan, Type BF, Type C, etc.

Video and DVD

Video and DVD

Thailand uses a different television encoding system (PAL) from Japan (NTSC). Products such as DVDs sold in Thailand cannot be played on video players built to Japanese specifications. When watching a DVDs, a region-free multi-player must be used. The DVD region code is 3 (Japan is 2). BD is the same code A used in Japan.

Mail

Mail

Post Office Business Hours

Though it differs slightly for each post office, usually they are open from Mon. to Fri., 8:30 to 16:30, Sat. 9:00 to 12:00, closed Sun. and holidays. The post office at Suvarnabhumi International Airport is open 24 hours a day, but only carries out mail service.

Postal Fees

Airmail to Japan costs B25 to B30 for a postcard, and B34 for a sealed letter up to 20g. An extra B5 is added for every 10g thereafter.

Phone Call

How to phone

Telephoning Japan from Thailand

A range of International Telephone Company numbers are available, 001 etc. The Country Code for Japan is 81.Remove the first 0 for area codes.

STEP1

International Telephone Company Number (Choose one of the following) 001, 007, 008, 009

STEP2

81 (Country Code, Japan)

STEP3

xx(Remove the first 0 for area codes and mobile telephone numbers)

STEP4

1234-5678 (Other parties telephone number)

Telephoning Thailand from Japan

66 (Country Code, Thailand), remove the first 0. Then dial using any of the following.

STEP1

International Telephone Company No.

  • 0033 (NTT Communications)
  • 0061 (SoftBank)
STEP2

010 (International Identification No.) *2

STEP3

66 (Country Code, Thailand)

STEP4

1234-5678 (Remove the first 0 for numbers with eight or nine digits)

  • Pre-registration to World Wing is required for NTT DoCoMo.
    • For the three cell phone carriers, hold down 0 until + appears, then add the country code and the phone number your wish to dial.
    Domestic calls from within Thailand

    There are no area codes applied when making calls within Thailand. Fixed lines start with 0 for nine digit numbers, and 01 or 06 or 08 or 09 for ten digit mobile telephone numbers. The first 0 is required in front of all numbers regardless of where calls are being made in Thailand.

Holiday / National holiday

Holiday / National holiday

The dates of national holidays observed according to the lunar calendar change each year *1. When a national holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.Buddhist holidays are designated no alcohol days and it is prohibited to sell or serve alcohol on those days *2.

National holidays in 2024 (year 2567 according to the Buddhist calendar)

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • February 24: Makha Bucha Day*1 *2
  • February 26: Substitute holiday
  • April 6: Chakri Day
  • April 8: Substitute holiday
  • April 13 to 15: Songkran (Thai New Year's) (differs slightly by region)
  • April 16: Substitute holiday
  • May 1: Labor Day (Only private companies close)
  • May 4: Coronation Day
  • May 6: Substitute holiday
  • May 22: Visakha Bucha *1 *2
  • July 3: Queen's Birthday Anniversary
  • July 20: Asalha Bucha (On the day of the full moon, usually in July or August)*1 *2
  • July 21: Khao Phansa*1 *2
  • July 22: Substitute holiday
  • July 28: King’s Birthday
  • July 29: Substitute holiday
  • August 12: Queen Mother’s Birthday
  • August 14: Substitute holiday
  • October 13: Rama IX Memorial Day (Day of Former King’s Passing)
  • October 14: Substitute holiday
  • October 23: Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
  • December 5: National Day (Former King's Birthday)
  • December 10: Constitution Day
  • December 31: New Year's Eve
  • *1.The dates of holidays that follow the lunar calendar change each year. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, Monday is a substitute holiday.
  • *2.The sale of alcohol and serving of alcohol at restaurants and other places are prohibited on Buddhist holidays. Consumption of alcohol is not itself prohibited, and you are allowed to drink alcoholic beverages in private places such as your hotel room.

Language

Language

The official language is Thai. English is well-understood in luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, and other places that cater to foreign nationals, and younger people running shops and restaurants can often speak fluently. The level of English understanding is not high in the general population.

Business hours, etc

Business hours

Below are guidelines for general business hours.

Banks

Regular branches are open from 8:30 to 15:30 on weekdays and are closed on weekends and holidays. Branches in shopping malls and other establishments often have the same hours as the establishment and are very convenient.

Department Stores/Shops

Every day around 10:00 to 22:00.

Restaurants

Upscale restaurants close for a time in the afternoon. Some restaurants are only open at night. Food stalls are open from early morning until late at night, so that something is available to eat at anytime.

Convenience Stores

Usually open 24 hours.

Age Limit

Persons under 20 years old cannot purchase or consume alcohol and tobacco.

Manners

Ban on Littering

Bangkok and other cities in Thailand impose a maximum legal fine of B2000 on littering and throwing away tobacco in the streets.

Drinking

Restriction on Sale of Alcohol Products

Alcohol can only be sold between 11:00 and 14:00 and between 17:00 and 24:00. Some bars and restaurants do not serve alcohol during the hours when sale is not allowed. However, many small privately-owned places will serve you alcohol outside of the sale hours. Alcohol cannot be sold or served at a bar or restaurant during Buddhist holidays, from 18:00 on the day before an election, and until 24:00 on the day of the election.

Smoking

Non-smoking Law

In Thailand, smoking is prohibited primarily in following public spaces and within 5 meters of their entrances.

Non-smoking During Business Hours
  • Public transportation (buses, taxis, passenger trains, boats, aircraft, school buses)
  • Air-conditioned buildings (waiting rooms for vehicle transport, etc., internet cafés, sports facilities, restaurants, elevators, sales areas, hotel lobbies, night spots such as bars)
  • Inside buildings (theaters, libraries, barbers, tailors, beauty salons/esthetic salons/spa facilities, pharmacies, department stores, medical facilities without beds, places of religious ceremony, toilets)
  • Other (public harbors, telephone booths)

Schools, city halls, sport facilities, medical facilities, museums, public transport, restaurants, main beaches, etc.

Punishment for Violators

Violators will be fined B2000.

Restriction on Sale of Tobacco Products

Display sale of tobacco products is prohibited, so they are not on display in shops.

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