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The Tailand kingdom was established in the mid-14th century as was known as Siam until 1939. It is the only Southeast Asian country that has never been colonized by a European power.

Thailand is a popular destination in Southeast Asia, and is served by over 80 international airlines landing mainly in Bangkok with an increasing number of international flights arriving in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai. Thailand’s domestic airports have increased and all have connecting flights to Bangkok and at least one other destination. Thailand has four international airports, one each in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Hat Yai.

ENTRY REGULATIONS
Travelers should check visa regulations at a Thai Embassy or consulate before staring their journey. Foreign nationals entering Thailand must have valid passports. At the airport, nationals from most countries will be granted a free transit visa valid up to 30 days, provided that they have a fully paid ticket out of Thailand.

CLIMATE
Thai weather is tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September and dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March; Thailan's southern part is generally hot and humid all year round.

LANGUAGE
The official language is Thai with English as the secondary language of the elite; there are also various ethnic and regional dialects.

CURRENCY
The official currency is the Thai Baht which exchanges for 40.22 to the US Dollar.

DOMESTIC

Thailand has a large network of highways and smaller roads linking the main cities with outlying areas. Visitors who possess an international driving license can rent cars in order to explore the country on their own.
Rail travel is also an option with first, second and third class seats including air-conditioned first- and second-class sleeping coaches.

For getting around Bangkok, public taxis and tuk-tuks, air-conditioned buses, motorbike taxis and a sky train system serve key central areas. River ferries and water taxis are also generally available for daily commuting within Bangkok and its suburbs.

COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
International Direct Dial Country Code = 66
Fixed Lines = 7,000,000
Mobile Cellular = 28,000,000

Thailand’s telephone system is generally of high quality provided both by a government owned and commercial provider. Thailand’s GSM wireless service expanding rapidly and outpacing fixed lines.

Thailand’s GSM providers are THAIS GSM, Total Access Comms and WCS.

Several prepaid calling card and phone card companies are available to call both to and from Thailand.

Josiah William works in marketing for Cheap Phone Cards, Deal King,Snap Mobile and eCellular.

What’s The Best Way To Book Your Hotel In Thailand?

Let’s look at the available options:

Online with your airline reservation
Online form directly with the hotel
Phone call or email to the hotel
Your local travel agent
Online form with an in-country booking agent

If you book your flight online with a company like Expedia or Travelocity, you will be given the option to add a hotel to your airfare. The prices are usually outrageous and the hotels listed are at the very high end.

Booking directly from the hotel online is a good option if the hotel has an online booking form and it is secure. Check for the little lock at the bottom of your Internet browser.

Phone calls to overseas locations can be expensive and there is no guarantee of an English-speaking receptionist. Even if you make the booking over the phone, there is no guarantee in writing that your room will be waiting for you.

Booking via email can be dangerous if the hotel requires credit card information since your email is not secure.

Your local travel agent may or may not know the current situation or prices in Thailand. Hotels in Thailand have different rates during different times of the year. Prices are greatly reduced during low season and can be much more expensive during high season. There may also be additional fees during Christmas and New Years. Your local agent may not know all of these details.

Booking through an online agent actually located in Thailand is your best bet. They will have access to many more hotels in all price ranges and all locations. They will also be privy to specials and promotions that may not be published outside the country. Also, they will speak both Thai and English, have a secure server for orders, and respond promptly to your enquiries. Their web sites will also publish reviews of the hotels.

Do your homework, check the prices directly at the hotel’s web site, and then visit one of the many in-country online hotel-booking sites. Ensure that the site is secure, find a hotel in your price range and vacation spot, and book your room the easy and safe way.

Larry Westfall is the owner of My Thai Links – One of the largest collections of Thai web sites on the Internet - Over 10,000 Thai Links.