Welcome to Thailand Guide         

This guidebook, published by the Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, provides information on the consular services that we provide for American visitors and residents of Thailand.   It also covers some basic facts on visiting or living in Thailand.  Whether you are new to Thailand or a resident of many years, we hope that this guide will help you to enjoy all that Thailand has to offer. Information in the guide includes, but is not limited to:

Receiving Consular Announcements by E-mail
Travel Warnings, Public Announcements and Consular Information Sheets Emergency Services
Injury or IllnessLost
Stolen Valuables
Obtaining Funds
Staying Safe
Staying Healthy
Medical Facilities
Doing Business in Thailand
Daily Living in Thailand
Banking and Currency
Hotels and Tourism
Shopping
Applying for a Driver’s License in Thailand
Communications          
Importing Household Effects
Guide to Services
Real Estate Agents
Schools and Universities
Thai Language Schools
Houses of Worship
American Organizations, Clubs and Special Interest Groups
Useful Websites and E-mail Addresses
Airline Directory
Obtaining Refunds When Overcharged for Jewelry
Directory of Tourist Police Phone Numbers

Please be aware that laws, addresses and other information contained in this guide are subject to change.  Therefore, readers should consider this guide an orientation and should always confirm the information herein with the proper authority before taking any action.  For updated information on our services, please visit the Embassy website at http://bangkok.usembassy.gov or the State Department website at http://www.state.gov

Please find a copy of the guide by clicking here.