Is Thailand Safe?
November 10, 2009 by Pattaya Girls
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Before coming to Thailand you might have many unanswered questions about this mysterious country, and have a very hard time coming up with the answers you need before you arrive.
One of the most often considered questions about Thailand is whether or not Thailand is safe to visit.
In short, I would say that mostly whether or not Thailand is a safe place for you, depends on you.
There are many dangers in Thailand, but you can prepare for the majority of them if you know what they are first. Ill cover some areas below briefly and offer a resource that can prepare you for nearly anything you will face in Thailand at the end of this article.
Thai Culture
Thailand has a royal family. Unlike some other countries with royal families, Thai people treat their royal family with the utmost respect. There are very strict laws about what can and cannot be said about Thailands royal family. You would be wise to study this in some detail before arriving because there is little leeway given to citizens or foreigners on this matter.
Thai Politics
Thai politics over the past thirty years or so have been filled with power struggles between power-hungry people that are not currently in charge, with the power-hungry people that are currently holding office in government. There has been a lot of violence, mostly centered in Bangkok, as a result of politicians fighting with each other – and whole groups of the population seeking change – often times, through violence.
Attempts to control Thai protesters are often heavy-handed and result in numerous deaths and serious injuries to participants. The military and police are often caught between two sides, and must choose which side to support. At times the military steps in with a coup and puts the fighting on hold for a while until elections are held and the fighting begins again.
It is dangerous to be inside Bangkok during times of intense political turmoil. It is not uncommon for bombs to be going off in public places during these times. Foreign visitors have not been targeted, but at times have been injured, sometimes severely.
Muslim Extremists
In the south of Thailand there have been over 3,000 deaths attributed to a small groups quest for independence from Thailand. These are a group of Muslim extremists that randomly shoot and sometimes murder in heinous ways, both Buddhist and Muslim alike. It is not recommended that visitors go to the deep southern provinces because at any time the extremists could up the ante by going after foreigners, hoping to force the Thai government to take a more active posture on the situation.
Besides the political and other violence in Thailand there are a number of dangers visitors will need to be aware of while visiting Thailand. Thailand has 45 species of poisonous snakes, scorpions, centipedes, and other biting beasts – some of which come right into the kitchens of people living in Bangkok.
Electrical hazards abound here. The same care taken with electricity in your country is not followed in Thailand.
The Thai concept of face is a cultural phenomenon that you should spend some time understanding because it guides Thais behavior. Face is an underlying component of all Thai behavior, and if understood, can help you stay clear of inciting someone to anger while you are here. Thais fight to kill and it would be better if you never saw that side of Thailand during your trip.
The key to having a safe vacation in Thailand is knowing everything you can about Thai people, their behavior, and their culture. There is only one guide that focuses on having a safe visit to Thailand.
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Travel To Thailand More Than 90 Days? New Visa Rules From October 1, 2006
October 31, 2009 by Pattaya Girls
Filed under Thailand Travel Guide
Have you been in Thailand before? Thailand has many of the best beaches and islands in the world. The culture is unique and people are friendly. Many of foreigners are relocating to Thailand for several reasons.
In the town, Bangkok, has all the civilize and technology. Convenient transportation by Bus, Sky train and underground transportation. There is also boat transportation for the river, Chao Praya River, which is in the center of capital city.
Night life in Bangkok is very crowd of people. There is pub and bar for straights and gays on the same road in Silom and many areas.
Before October 1, 2006, get Thailand visa is very easy. Many countries can have visa on arrival for 30 days. Then just leave at any border and get in again you will get another 30 days waive visa stamp.
Now all change!
“On October 1 the Kingdom of Thailand introduced a new visa policy to restrict the number of times a foreigner can enter the country during a certain period of time.
The policy states that one can only stay in Thailand for 90 days in a period of six months, after which one must leave the country and stay outside for another 90 days before they can re-enter.”
This mean you will still get 30 days visa on arrival and if it going to expire, you just leave at the border and get in again you will get another 30 days. If you already stay in Thailand for 90 days, you need to leave the country or stay outside for another 90 days!
If you apply for visa at any Thailand Embassy, you will get 60 days single entry visa and then you can extend only another 30 days for 1,900 Baht. ($US 50)
Vsa expiration date as shown on the visa, is called visa validity.
The Expiration Date for the visa should not be confused with the authorized length of your stay in Thailand, given to you by the immigration officer at port-of-entry. The visa expiration date has nothing to do with the authorized length of your stay in Thailand for any given visit.
More information, please call
Thai Immigration, Bangkok. Head office: +66 2287-3101 to 10
website: www.immigration.go.th
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