On your preparation for a trip to Thailand, tourist visa is exempted for certain passport holders. Therefore, prior to your departure check and make sure of the visa requirement and process.

For more information, please visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Kingdom of Thailand (Tourist Visa, Non-Immigrant Visa, Work Permit, Residency)

A quick overview about Thailand prior to your departure. Information about Thai culture, geography, people, languages, and much more will help lessen culture-shocking.

For more information, please visit the following links :
    http://www.thailand.com
    http://www.maps-thailand.com
    http://www.thailand.com/travel/getthere/getting.htm
    http://www.thaiairways.com

With many options available for your trip to Thailand and journey within the country, find out more on transportation available that best suits your trip experience.

For more information, please visit
  http://www.thailand.com/travel/getthere/getting.htm
  http://www.thaiairways.com

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Mobile/cellular phones are available on GSM900 and 1800. You can purchase mobile phones at department stores. Mobile phone network is very convenient

Solution 1 Top-up-cards It is easy to buy a SIM card at most mobile phone counters of electronic appliance department stores, and to substitute that for your regular SIM card. Most companies offer pay-as-you-go plans, and it's convenient. Top-up cards are widely available, from convenience stores, grocery stores and anywhere with an assortment of telephone cards.

Solution 2 Registered user You can also connect to the mobile phone network as a registered user, which is a little bit more difficult. You need to visit the office of service providers to register

Contact the HSBC International Banking Centre in your country of origin to sort out your banking arrangements in Thailand.

If you hold a driving license from your country of origin or an international driving permit, you are eligible to apply for a driving license in Thailand. The following documents are required for local driving license application :
    - Completed "Driving Licence Application Form"
    - Passport
    - Residence permit
    - Your driving licence in your country of origin
    - A translation of your original licence into Thai

If you are not holding a driver license, you are required to take a written and practical driving test before being granted a driving license.

Check out more information at Department of Land Transport

You can choose a hotel for a short stay whilst looking for a serviced apartment, apartment or villa for a longer duration. You can seek assistance from relocation companies for information on property purchase or rent.

Our International Banking Centre will be able to provide you with more information.

If you are moving to Thailand with your children, you will no doubt aim to ensure the continuity and consistency of your children's education. In most cities, children of expatriates can enter either local or international schools for primary, middle school and high school education.

Thailand has a good number of hospitals and many new international health clinics with western medicine, served by highly-trained medical staff.