Special Advice

• Beware of unauthorised people who offer their services as guides.
• Observe all normal precautions regarding personal safety and the safety of your belongings.
• Walking alone on quiet streets or deserted areas is not recommended.
• Be sure that all your valuables, money, jewellery and airline tickets are properly protected from loss.
• While walking in the city, put food wrappers or anything you wish to discard into a waste bin. There are anti-litter regulations in Bangkok. Fines will be imposed on anyone caught spitting throwing away cigarette stubs or dropping litter in public places.
• Penalties for drug possession are very severe in Thailand.
• Never buy any products made from wild animals including reptiles like snakes or monitor lizards, or turtle shells and ivory.
• Avoid local restaurants serving wild animal delicacies, as killing wildlife for food is illegal in Thailand.
• Expect a 10% service charge added to the bill at most larger hotels and restaurants.
• Taxi drivers do not expect a tip, but the gesture is always appreciated.
• A tip of 20-50 Baht is acceptable for hotel porters