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ENTERING
THAILAND
Most people arrive in Thailand via Bangkok’s Don Muang
International Airport, situated approximately 20 kilometers
north of the city centre. There are two inter-national terminals
at Don Muang Airport. Arrival terminals are dependent on
the airline flown.
Currency exchange counters and ATMs are located in the Arrival Hall. A second international airport
is currently under construction in the south of Bangkok and
is due to open in 2007.
Visas
Foreign visitors from 57 countries can enter Thailand without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days; or get
a Tourist Visa on Arrival for a period not exceeding 15 days.
Transit Visas allow up to 30 days of travel in the kingdom with
proof of an onward ticket. Tourist Visas permit a stay of up to
60 days and can be extended once by 30 days. Non-Immigrant
Visas allow a stay of up to 90 days.
Retirement Visas, aimed at encouraging foreigners aged 55 years
and over to stay longer in Thailand, can be applied for at Royal Thai embassies or
consulates.
Immigration
Arriving passengers are required to fill out a No. 6 (T.M. 6) immigration card. Passengers without entry visas from 90 plus countries can obtain visas on arrival at International Passenger Terminal 1. A fee of 300 baht is charged and two 1" passport pictures are required (Express Photo Service fee, 120 baht for
4 photos). Permitted length of stay is 15 days, including
arrival day.
Passengers departing Thailand must have their passport checked by an Immigration officer. The boarding pass and
a completed No. 6 (T.M. 6) immigration card must also be presented.
Airport transport
Private airport-to-city transfer options include hotel services, airport limousine service (approx 650 baht
from the airport to downtown), and taxis from public taxi
stands located outside arrival halls.
Public transport options include train and Airport Bus. Don Muang railway station is 500 meters across the road
from the airport and provides services to Bangkok where connections can be made to all parts of the country.
Timetables are available at the station.
Airport Buses (AB), from the airport to the city and back,
operate from 0430 hrs to 0030 hrs, at approximately 15-minute
intervals (depending on traffic).
AB-1: Airport-Silom Road-Airport
Inbound :
From airport, take Don Muang Toll way exit
Din Daeng Road, pass Century Park Hotel, Pratunam, Ratchadamri Road, Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel,
Lumphini Park, Silom Road, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Charoen Krung Road, and stop at Silom Road,
opposite Lerdsin Hospital.
Outbound :
From Silom Road, pass Ratchadamri, World Trade
Centre, Pratunam, Indra Regent Hotel, along the same route and stop at Don
Muang.
AB-2: Airport-Sanam Luang-Airport
Inbound :
From airport, take Don Muang Toll way exit
Din Daeng Road, pass Ratchawithi Road, Victory Monument, Phyathai Road, Phetchaburi Road, Lan Luang Road, Princess Hotel, Tanao Road, Phra Sumen Road, Chakraphong Road, Bang Lamphu
(Khao San Road), around Democracy Monument, Royal Hotel and stop at Sanam
Luang.
Outbound :
From Sanam Luang, pass Rachinee Road, cross under Phra Pinklao Bridge, Phra Athit Road, Phra Sumen Road, Bang Lamphu
(Khao San Road), along same route and stop
at Don Muang.
AB-3 Airport-Thonglor-Airport
Inbound :
From airport, take Don Muang Toll way, Din Daeng Expressway, exit Sukhumvit Road, pass Nana, Ambassador Hotel, Grand Pacific Hotel, Asoke intersection, Eastern Region Bus Terminal
(Ekamai), New Phetchaburi Road, Thonglor Road and stop at Thonglor Police Station.
Outbound :
From Thonglor Police Station, pass Thonglor Road, Sukhumvit Road, Windsor Suites Hotel, Rembrandt Hotel, Asoke intersection, Nana, along same route and stop
at Don Muang.
AB-4 : Airport-Hua Lamphong-Airport
Inbound :
From airport, take Don Muang Toll way, Din Daeng expressway, exit Ploenchit Road, pass Siam
Centre, Siam Square, Phyathai Road, Mah Boon Krong, Rama IV Road, Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok Centre Hotel, Wong Wian 22 Circle,
and stop at Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
Outbound :
From Hua Lamphong pass Rama IV Road, Phyathai Road, Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Mah Boon
Krong, Siam Centre, along the same route and stop at Don
Muang.
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