General Information

Drinking Water
Drinking water straight from the tap in Bangkok is not advisable. Most mid range and higher hotels provide one or two bottles of drinking water per day. It is best to get in the habit of drinking bottled water especially if you will be visiting rural areas or other countries in the region.

Electricity
Thailand's voltage is 220 AC, 50 hertz using a two round prong plug. Most larger hotels can provide an adapter plug and have special outlets for shavers in the bathroom.

Smoking
In the last few years Thailand has passed several strict anti-smoking laws in an effort to control or stop Thais from smoking. Those under 18 years of age cannot purchase tobacco products and smoking is no longer allowed on television (programs or shows). It is also illegal to light up in many indoor public areas including air-conditioned restaurants and barbershops.