Things to know

• South African passport holders do not require visas for Thailand unless you are holding a temporary passport.
• Departure Tax: International - paid on departure in Thailand. Domestic - included in your airticket except (except Koh Samui)
• Thailand is five hours ahead of South Africa
• The official language is Thai. English is widely spoken in major cities.
• The official currency is the Thai Baht (THB)
• Credit cards are widely accepted
• Electricity 220V
• Tipping is not common policy. It's at your discretion.

A guideline to costs

• Bottle of beer in a local supermarket - THB60
• Bottle of beer in a bar or restaurant - THB160
• A glass of imported wine is THB150 to THB250 depending on location or venue.
• A cup of tea or coffee is THB60 to THB100 depending on location or venue.
• Bottle of water in a local supermarket - THB40
• Bottle of water in a bar or restaurant - THB70
• Macdonalds is THB70 to THB100
• Pizza is THB200 to THB300
• Typical local meal THB30 to THB100 for a noodle or rice dish depending on location or venue.