Is it safe to travel to Thailand on May Day in 201? What should you pay attention to?

Thailand is a tourist destination full of joy. The natural landscape here is very beautiful and there are not many humanistic feelings. The second phase has unique food and special exquisite service industries that will make you physically and mentally. To get the maximum relaxation, here is the safety information for traveling in Thailand.

The rainy season in Thailand has arrived early, and the risk factor has increased. Please pay close attention when traveling to Thailand!

According to the website of the Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in order to ensure travel to Thailand during the May Day holiday Chinese citizens traveling in the northern region have a safe and happy holiday. The Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai specially reminds Chinese tourists that the rainy season in Thailand has arrived early this year, with frequent rainfall and increased travel risk factors. Tourists should pay attention to traffic safety when traveling.

Notes are as follows

1. Remember to purchase overseas travel insurance

According to Thai laws and relevant regulations, accident claims follow insurance compensation principles. The main channels are travel agencies. , Tickets are self-included or purchased by tourists. The scenic spots involved usually pay a small amount of medical expenses depending on the circumstances, but do not accept requests for mental compensation and other requests from the parties involved.

Thailand insurance accident compensation is relatively low and is not enough to cover the medical expenses of major injuries and illnesses.

It is recommended that tourists coming to Thailand, especially self-guided tourists, purchase overseas travel insurance from a regular insurance company before leaving the country. They can also purchase local personal accident insurance and car rental insurance after arriving in Thailand to enhance their preparedness against unexpected accidents. Economic security capability.

2. Pay attention to traffic safety when traveling on rainy days, and choose tourism projects carefully

The rainy season has arrived early this year, with frequent rainfall and increased travel risk factors. Taibei Mountain has many steep bends, narrow roads, and accidents are prone to accidents. Tourists should try not to rent cars or motorcycles. It is recommended to choose local public transportation to travel to scenic spots.

Be careful when choosing songthaews or tuk-tuks that lack safety protection, and be sure to carry your belongings before getting off. Vehicles in Thailand drive on the right and drive on the left, and the speed is relatively fast.

When crossing the road, tourists must look to the right first and then to the left to make sure they pass quickly when it is safe and do not cross the road rashly.

The driving direction in Thailand is opposite to that in China, and the risk factor of renting a motorcycle is extremely high. If you really need to rent a car, please make sure you hold a valid Thai local driver's license or international driver's license. Driving in Thailand with only a Chinese driver's license is not protected by law, and you will bear the corresponding liability in the event of an accident.

When renting a car, you should carefully read and sign the car rental contract, take photos to record the condition of the car, and do not mortgage your passport and other important documents to the merchant to avoid affecting subsequent itineraries.

When driving a motorcycle, remember to wear a helmet. When driving, be sure to let the vehicle going straight on the opposite side pass first, and make sure there are no oncoming vehicles in sight before turning or making a U-turn.

Flash floods are prone to occur in the mountainous areas of northern Thailand during the rainy season, and hiking in the wild is extremely dangerous. The risk factors of tourism projects such as jungle flying, elephant riding, and getting close to wild animals also vary from person to person. It is recommended that you evaluate your own situation and potential risks in advance and choose carefully.

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The swimming pools of hotels in northern Thailand are deep and unattended. Do not swim when you are hungry, full, drunk, extremely tired or otherwise unwell.

3. Comply with Thai laws and regulations

The Thai Immigration Department stipulates that persons entering the country with a tourist visa must carry 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family in cash or equivalent foreign currency.

To apply for a visa on arrival, you must bring 10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht per family in cash or equivalent foreign currency. Immigration officials will conduct random checks and those who do not bring enough cash will be deported. Please pay attention to abide by the above regulations to ensure smooth entry.

Be sure to declare valuables when entering the country and do not carry more than you need. If the value of personal items exceeding a reasonable amount for personal use exceeds 20,000 baht (approximately 4,000 yuan), you must go through the customs red declaration channel.

If you violate relevant regulations, you will be fined four times the tax amount of the undeclared items, or imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both.

In addition, each tourist is only allowed to bring 1 carton of cigarettes (200 sticks or 250 grams of tobacco) and 1 bottle of wine (not exceeding 1 liter) into the country (be careful not to put multiple people’s cigarettes and alcohol in one person’s luggage) within the airport area, or handed over to one person for safekeeping within the airport area, otherwise it will be regarded as over-carrying). Tobacco and alcohol purchased in airport duty-free shops are also subject to the above regulations.

4. Respect local customs and travel in a civilized manner

Tourists understanding local customs and etiquette in Thailand before traveling can avoid misunderstandings and reduce unnecessary conflicts and disputes. Thailand has a hot climate all year round. Tourists, especially women, should not wear clothes that are too revealing, as this may cause trouble.

There are many Buddhist temples in Thailand. When visiting temples, you should dress neatly and elegantly. Men's jackets should have sleeves and trousers should be above the knees, and women should wear pants and skirts above the knees. Do not wear tops, suspenders, or ripped jeans.

You must take off your shoes when entering the Buddhist temple, and you are not allowed to touch or climb the Buddha statues to take pictures. Women should not get too close to monks, and should not have physical contact with monks. If they are handing something to a monk, they should wrap it in cloth before delivering it or entrust a man to deliver it. If you take photos of monks, you should ask for permission in advance and express your gratitude afterwards.

Thai etiquette requires you to salute with both hands when greeting, do not touch other people’s heads, do not point your feet at people when sitting or lying down, and do not point at goods with your feet when shopping. When handing something or paying a bill, please use your right hand and do not throw it. Thai people speak at a slower pace and rarely make loud noises in public places. Spitting, speaking loudly during meals, drinking soup, and spitting food remnants directly on the table are all considered impolite.

5. Ensure smooth communication and properly keep documents

Tourists should take the initiative to inform domestic relatives of their specific itinerary in Thailand before traveling, apply for international mobile phone roaming services or purchase mobile phone cards locally, and arrive in Thailand Afterwards, promptly inform family members of the name of the hotel where they are staying, the names and contact information of their companions through text messages, WeChat, emails, etc., to maintain smooth communication.

Keep your passport properly, prepare copies of your passport, visa, and electronic photos and store them separately from the originals. At the same time, the contact information of the emergency contact person should be written in detail on the passport so that the relevant departments can contact them in time in case of emergency. If your passport is lost, please contact the Consulate General immediately to obtain a replacement travel document.

In case of emergency, please call the following numbers for help

Thailand police hotline 191

Ambulance 1669 or 1691

Tourist Police Hotline 1155 (with Chinese service)

Chiang Mai Tourism Bureau Tourist Assistance Center: 0893010400 (Chinese and English)

The consular protection telephone number of the Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai is 081-882-3283

The 24-hour hotline of the Global Consular Protection Service Emergency Call Center of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 0086-10-12308, 0086-10-59913991.