Know about Bangkok
Currency
Baht – Thai Baht (THB) I
Languages Spoken
Thai & English
Airport
Bangkok International Airport
Tel: 0-2535-1111
Hotels
The Shangri La,
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu,
New Road, bangrak
The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
2 Captain Bush Lane, New Road, Siphya
Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100, South Sathon Road, Sathon
The Sukhothai,
13/3, South Sathorn Road
Exclusive Business Tips
Offer your card with both the hands. Read the other person’s card before putting it away. It is better to have a good stock of business cards.
Airport Access
Situated 25 km north of Bangkok City Centre, the airport has a business centre with conference rooms, internet, telephone, fax, mail and computer facilities. To reach bangkok City Centre pre-paid taxis are available and taxi vouchers can be bought at the Thai airways counter. metered taxis are also available at the Departures building.
Business Hours
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 or 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. some offices are open on Saturday till afternoon.
Banks: Open Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, except public and bank holidays.
Currency exchange centres operate in most tourist areas from 7.00 am to 9.00 pm everyday, including holidays.
Business Etiquettes
Given the high humidity levels, casual clothes especially cotton are common. A short-sleeved shirt can be worn with or without a tie. It is quite acceptable to wear short-sleeved shirts for business
Telephone Codes
Country Code:66
Bangkok City Code: (0) 2
Communication Facilities
Internet facility is freely available. One’s own mobile phone can be used with international roaming. International direct dialing (IDD) is available from most hotels. Charges can be verified with the hotel.
For Operated-Assisted Overseas, dial 100. International payphones located at the airport and tourist areas can be used by using credit card or phone cards available at convenience stores.
Emergency Facilities
The Tourist Hotline: 1155 (24 hours)
Tourist Assistance Centre: 281 – 5051, 282 – 8129
Tourist Police: 678 6800 – 9 or 1699
Indian Consulate Address
Embassy of India
46, Soi 23 (Prasarn Mitr) Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok – 10110
Tel: (662) 258 – 0300 – 5 ; Fax: (662) 258 – 4627
Public Transport
The public transport system is well knit. Business centres, shopping areas and tourist destinations are connected through the recently built Skytrain or BTS (Bangkok Transit System), the overhead rail system. River taxis and express boats connect historic areas. Taxis are available in plenty nearly 24 hours.
Nightlife and Entertainment
There is plenty to do from pub hopping, the spa indulgence – the venerable Thai message, ferry rides, water cruises or just a simple old sightseeing trip. Also the Grand Palace, the temples and the waterways are a must indulgence. Apart from these we list below some prominent nightlife destinations.
The Mayflower
Dusit Thani Hotel
The New York Steakhouse
JW Marriott Hotel
Bangkok
Celadon
Sukothai Hotel
Shopping Tips
Thailand is a paradise for trendy, youthful clothes and boutiques. Khao San road is a backpacker’s paradise and bargaining is part of the game. A smile and cheerfulness can always help one come out with a better deal.
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