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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Thailand
- Date: 18 Nov 1992 12:44:56 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Thailand
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- Thailand - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
-
- Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy is located at 95
- Wireless Road in Bangkok. The mailing address is APO AP 96546. The
- telephone number is (66-2) 252-5040. The U.S. Consulate General in
- Chiang Mai is located at Vidhyanon road; the mailing address is Box
- C, APO AP 96546. The telephone number is (66-53) 252-629. The U.S.
- Consulate in Songkhla is located at 9 Sadao Road. The mailing
- address is Box S, APO AP 96546. The telephone number is
- (66-74)321-441. The U.S. Consulate in Udorn is located at 35/6
- Supakitjanya Road. The mailing address is Box UD, APO AP 96546.
- The telephone number is (66-42) 244-270.
-
- Country Description: Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. It is
- a popular travel destination and tourist facilities and services are
- available throughout the country.
-
- Entry Requirements: Passports and onward/return tickets are
- required. Visas are not needed for stays of up to 15 days.
- However, without a visa, entry is permitted only when arriving at
- international airports in Bangkok, Phuket, or Chiang Mai. For
- longer stays, or overland entry, travelers can obtain visas in
- advance from a Thai embassy or consulate. For stays of up to 60
- days a tourist visa is required, the fee for which is $15. For
- further information, travelers can contact the Embassy of Thailand,
- 2300 Kalorama Rd. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. (202) 234-5052
- or 483-7200.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical treatment, especially in Bangkok, is
- good. While the general level of health is good, hepatitis is
- endemic. AIDS is increasing, especially among prostitutes and
- intravenous drug users. Malaria is a problem in rural border areas
- but not in Bangkok or other major tourist destinations. Doctors and
- hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.
- U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United
- States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
- coverage has proved useful. The international travelers hotline at
- the Centers for Disease Control, tel. (404) 332-4559 has additional
- useful health information.
-
- Information on Crime: Major crime against travelers is uncommon.
- Petty crimes are common in areas where tourists gather. Many
- tourists have been victimized by someone offering to serve as a
- guide, free of charge, to practice English. The "guide" takes the
- tourist to a gemstones dealer who overcharges for poor quality
- stones. Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting
- personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
- Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is available
- from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
- Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
-
- Drug Penalties: Thailand strongly enforces its strict drug laws.
- Americans convicted of drug trafficking have received long
- sentences, often in excess of 20 years.
-
- Other Information: Heavy traffic is constant in Bangkok. Motorist
- and pedestrian accidents are common.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy or a U.S.
- consulate can obtain updated information on travel and security
- within the country.
-
- No. 92-116
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