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February 03, 2009
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: 
: Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Thailand adopted its current constitution following an August 19, 2007 referendum.
Multi-party elections held on December 23, 2007, under the provisions of the new constitution resulted in the People’s Power
Party (PPP) winning a plurality of the seats in the lower house of Parliament and the formation of a coalition government.
In December 2008, a revised coalition led by the previous opposition party, the Democrat Party, came to power. Most of the
population is Buddhist and ethnically Thai. Standard Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken in every province,
though many areas also have a local dialect, and in the deep south, a variant of Malay is widely spoken. Most Thais working
in the tourist industry and in businesses dealing with foreigners can speak at least rudimentary English. Thailand is a popular
travel destination, and tourist facilities and services are available throughout the country. At many tourist attractions,
including national parks, foreigners are charged admission fees up to ten times higher than those charged to Thais. Read
the Department of State Background Notes on Thailand for additional information.
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizen tourists staying for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa, but must possess a passport and may be asked to show an onward/return ticket. Persons entering Thailand by air or via the Thailand-Malaysia border without a visa are allowed to stay in Thailand for 30 days per visit. Persons entering Thailand by land (except for the Thailand-Malaysia border) without a visa are allowed to stay in Thailand for 15 days per visit. The duration of stay in Thailand for persons who enter Thailand without a visa cannot exceed 90 days during any six-month period, counting from the date of first entry. After 90 days, travelers must apply for a new visa at a Thai embassy outside of the country. Travelers must pay a Passenger Service Charge in Thai baht when departing from any of Thailand’s international airports. This charge is now included in airline ticket prices at Bangkok’s main airport, Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
When a traveler enters the country, Thai Immigration stamps in his or her passport the date on which the traveler’s authorized stay in Thailand will expire. Any traveler remaining in Thailand beyond this date without having received an official extension will be assessed an immediate cash fine when departing Thailand. Any foreigner found by police to be out of legal status prior to departure (during a Thai Immigration “sweep” through a guesthouse, for example) will be jailed, fined, and then deported at his or her own expense, and may be barred from re-entering Thailand.
In this regard, American citizens should be aware that private “visa extension services,” even those advertising in major periodicals or located close to Immigration offices or police stations, are illegal. A number of Americans are arrested at border crossings each year when the visas and entry stamps they have obtained through these illegal services are discovered to be counterfeit.
Thailand’s entry/exit information is subject to change without notice. For further information on Thailand’s entry/exit requirements, contact the Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20007, telephone (202) 944-3600, or contact the Thai consulates in Chicago, Los Angeles, or New York City. Visit the Embassy of Thailand web site at http://www.thaiembdc.org for the most current visa information.
Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our web site. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information sheet.
SAFETY AND SECURITY: The State Department is concerned that there is an increased risk of terrorism in Southeast Asia, including in Thailand.
American citizens traveling to Thailand should therefore exercise caution, especially in locations where Westerners congregate,
such as clubs, discos, bars, restaurants, hotels, places of worship, schools, outdoor recreation venues, tourist areas, beach
resorts, and other places frequented by foreigners. They should remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and
avoid crowds and demonstrations. For more information on terrorist threats against Americans worldwide, and steps that U.S.
citizens should take as a result of these threats, please see the Worldwide Caution.
From May – December 2008, political protests on the streets of Bangkok involving anti-government and pro-government demonstrators
led to the death of 8 Thai citizens and injuries to over 700, including an American citizen who was injured by an exploding
tear gas canister, and an additional death in Chiang Mai. Most of the casualties occurred around the Government House compound
and the two Bangkok airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Muang Airport, which were temporarily occupied by
the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD). Thailand experienced similar demonstrations, primarily in Bangkok and Chiang Mai,
during the political unrest that led to a military coup in September 2006.
The Department of State advises all American citizens residing in or traveling to Bangkok to monitor events closely, to avoid
any large public gatherings, and to exercise discretion when moving about Bangkok. All demonstrations are unpredictable,
and any demonstration can turn violent without warning. For this reason, the Embassy encourages all Americans to monitor
local media for announcements of possible demonstrations and to avoid the areas where demonstrations might occur. If a demonstration
is expected to pass near U.S. Embassy facilities, Embassy entrances and functions may be restricted, depending on circumstances.
The far south of Thailand has been experiencing almost daily incidents of criminally and politically motivated violence, including
incidents attributed to armed local separatist groups. On March 15, 2008, two bombs exploded at the CS Pattani Hotel in Pattani
Province in southern Thailand. Two people died and thirteen were injured. A car bomb exploded in Yala Province on the same
day, killing the driver. Although the separatist groups have continued to focus primarily on Thai government interests in
the southern provinces, some of the recent violence in the area has targeted public places, including areas where tourists
may congregate. On September 17, 2006, a series of bombs detonated in a commercial district of Hat Yai, killing one American
citizen and injuring another. In 2005 two American citizens were injured when a bomb detonated in the Hat Yai airport. Attacks
in the area have increasingly been targeted against commercial areas where foreigners congregate. The Department of State
urges U.S. citizens to defer non-emergency travel to the far south of Thailand: Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and parts of Songkhla
provinces, including the town of Hat Yai. If U.S. citizens must travel to these areas, they should exercise special caution
and remain vigilant with regard to their personal security. Travelers should be aware that Thai authorities have on occasion
instituted special security measures in affected areas, such as curfews, military patrols, or random searches of train passengers.
The U.S. Embassy recommends that American citizens defer travel along the Thai-Cambodian border in the area of the Preah Vihear
temple because of a border dispute between the two countries. Thai and Cambodian soldiers have been stationed along the border
in this area since July 2008 and exchanged gunfire on October 15, 2008. Until the situation has been resolved, American citizens
should exercise extreme caution if they must travel to areas along the Thai-Cambodian border where troop activities are reported.
From 2004 to 2006, seven Lao-American and Hmong-American citizens were murdered in northern and northeastern Thailand near
the border with Laos. During the same period, a number of non-Americans with ties to Laos were also murdered in this region
of Thailand. In addition, in March 2006 a Hmong-American disappeared from his residence in Chiang Mai along with seven other
individuals. In most of these cases, no arrests have been made. If U.S. citizens, particularly Lao-Americans or Hmong-Americans,
travel to these areas, they should exercise caution and remain vigilant with regard to their personal security. It is also
recommended that persons wishing to travel to border areas check first with the Thai Police and the U.S. Consulate General
in Chiang Mai or the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane.
The Thai/Burma border is the site of on-going conflicts between the Burmese Army and armed opposition groups as well as clashes
between Thai security forces and armed drug traffickers. Pirates, bandits and drug traffickers operate in these border areas.
There remains a possibility of significant flare-ups of military activity on the Burmese side of the border that could spill
over into immediately adjacent areas of northern Thailand. Visitors should travel off-road in undeveloped areas only with
local guides who are familiar with the area. Border closings and re-openings occur frequently, and U.S. citizens considering
traveling into Burma from Thailand should be aware that in the event of a border closure they may not be able to re-enter
Thailand. In light of the continuing unsettled situation along Thailand border with Burma and the possibility of frequent
closings to all traffic, the Department of State recommends that all Americans exercise caution when traveling in remote or
rural areas immediately adjacent to the Burma border.
Tourists should obtain information from Thai authorities about whether official border crossing points are open, and should
cross into neighboring countries only at designated crossing points. Licensed guides can help ensure that trekkers do not
cross inadvertently into a neighboring country.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's, Bureau
of Consular Affairs’ web site, where the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts, as well as the Worldwide Caution, can be found.
Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State’s A Safe Trip Abroad.
CRIME: Although the crime threat in Bangkok remains lower than that in many American cities, crimes of opportunity such as pick-pocketing,
purse-snatching, and burglary have become more common in recent years. Travelers should be especially wary when walking in
crowded markets, tourist sites and bus or train stations. Many American citizens have reported having passports, wallets,
and other valuables stolen in Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market, usually by thieves who cut into purses or bags with a razor
and remove items surreptitiously. Police at the Market usually refuse to issue police reports for foreign victims of theft,
requiring them instead to travel several miles to the central Tourist Police office. Violent crimes against foreigners are
relatively rare. However, there has been a recent upsurge in violent crime against tourists, including the murder of several
independent travelers, on the southern islands of Phuket and Koh Samui. Independent travelers should exercise caution and
stay in the vicinity of other travelers, especially in the beach areas of these islands.
Reports of serious crimes involving taxis or “tuk-tuks” (three-wheeled taxis) are also relatively rare, although attempts
to charge excessive fares occur regularly. Several taxi-related incidents involving foreign passengers occur in Bangkok each
year. Americans should not hesitate to ask to be let out of a taxi immediately if the driver is acting suspiciously or driving
erratically. (See also the Safety and Road Conditions section.)
When arriving at Bangkok’s airport, travelers should use only taxis from the airport’s official taxi stand, cars from the
airport limousine counters, or airport buses. All major hotels in Bangkok can also arrange to have a car and driver meet
incoming flights. It is uncommon for Thai taxis to pick up additional passengers. Travelers should be wary of drivers seeking
to do so, and should never enter a cab that has someone besides the driver in it.
Americans frequently encounter taxi drivers and others who tout gem stores or entertainment venues. These touts receive kickbacks
or commissions that drive up the prices of the goods or services, and travelers should not accept tours or other offers from
them. Scams involving gems, city tours, entertainment venues and credit cards are common, especially in areas heavily visited
by tourists. Credit cards should be used only in reputable, established businesses, and the amount charged should be checked
for accuracy.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) receives over a thousand complaints each year from visitors who have been cheated
on gem purchases. Gem scams usually follow a predictable pattern. Someone approaches a tourist outside of a well-known tourist
attraction such as the Grand Palace or the Jim Thompson House and says that the attraction is closed. The friendly stranger
quickly gains the tourist’s confidence, and suggests a visit to a temple that is supposedly open only one day per year; the
stranger then mentions in passing that a special once-a-year government-sponsored gem sale is going on, and directs the tourist
to a waiting tuk-tuk. At the temple, another stranger—sometimes a foreigner—engages the tourist in conversation and, by seeming
coincidence, also mentions the “special” gem sale. The tourist agrees to go look at the gem shop, and is soon convinced to
buy thousands of dollars worth of jewels that can supposedly be sold in the U.S. for a 100% profit. When the tourist actually
has the goods appraised, they turn out to be of minimal value, and the shop’s money-back guarantee is not honored. No matter
what a tout may say, no jewelry stores are owned, operated, or sponsored by the Thai Government or by the Thai royal family.
Lists of gem dealers who have promised to abide by TAT guidelines are available online at http://www.tatnews.org/special_interest/shopping/979.asp,and detailed information on gem scams can be found on numerous web sites. A traveler who has fallen victim to a gem scam should
contact the local branch of the Tourist Police, or call their country-wide toll-free number: 1155.
Although most bars and entertainment venues operate honestly, some, especially in tourist areas such as Patpong, at times
try to charge exorbitant amounts for drinks or unadvertised cover charges, and threaten violence if the charges are not paid.
If victimized in this fashion, travelers should not attempt to resolve the problem themselves, but should instead pay the
price demanded and then seek out a nearby Tourist Police officer for help in getting restitution. (If no officer is nearby,
the Tourist Police may be contacted toll-free by dialing 1155.)
There have been occasional reports of scopolamine drugging perpetrated by prostitutes or unscrupulous bar workers for the
purpose of robbery. (Scopolamine is a powerful sedative.) Tourists have also been victimized by drugged food and drink,
usually offered by a friendly stranger, sometimes posing as a fellow traveler on an overnight bus or train. In addition,
casual acquaintances met in a bar or on the street may pose a threat. Travelers are advised to avoid leaving drinks or food
unattended, and should avoid going alone to unfamiliar venues. Some trekking tour companies, particularly in Northern Thailand,
have been known to make drugs available to trekkers. Travelers should not accept drugs of any kind, as the drugs may be
altered or harmful, and the use or sale of narcotic drugs is illegal in Thailand.
Pirated Merchandise: Counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available in Thailand. The manufacture and sale of pirated
goods, including music, movies, software, and counterfeit luxury goods and apparel, is a crime in Thailand and is frequently
controlled by organized crime networks. In addition, bringing these goods back to the United States may result in forfeitures
and/or fines. More information on this serious problem is available at http://www.cybercrime.gov/18usc2320.htm.
INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME: The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. The embassy/consulate staff can, for example, help you find appropriate medical care, contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed.
The local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in Thailand is 191.
Please see our information on Victims of Crime, including possible victim compensation programs in the United States.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than those in the United States for similar offenses. Persons violating Thai laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned.
For example, it is a criminal offense to make negative comments about the King or other members of the royal family. Thais
hold the King in the highest regard, and it is a serious crime to make critical or defamatory comments about him. This particular
crime, called “lese majeste,” is punishable by a prison sentence of three to fifteen years. Purposely tearing or destroying
Thai bank notes, which carry an image of the King, may be considered such an offense, as can spitting on or otherwise defiling
an official uniform bearing royal insignia.
The Thai Government has publicly stated that it will not tolerate the use of Thai territory as a base by groups trying to
overthrow or destabilize the governments of nearby countries. Numerous American citizens have been arrested or detained under
suspicion of carrying out such activities; sometimes these detentions are carried out by military authorities, and the Embassy
does not learn of them until many days after the fact. Many other Americans suspected of advocating the armed overthrow of
other governments have been "blacklisted" from entering the country. Americans should be aware that attempts to overthrow
foreign governments by force may violate U.S. law as well as Thai law.
Penalties for possession or use of, or trafficking in, illegal drugs in Thailand are severe and convicted offenders can expect
long prison sentences under harsh conditions, and often heavy fines as well. Thailand also has a death penalty for serious
drug offenses, and has executed convicted traffickers. The U.S. Embassy frequently does not learn of the arrest of U.S. citizens
for minor drug offenses, particularly in southern Thailand, until several days after the incident.
Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable
in the United States. Please see our information on Criminal Penalties.
Thai police occasionally raid discos, bars, or nightclubs looking for underage patrons and drug users. During the raids,
they typically check the IDs of all customers in the establishment, and then make each person provide a urine sample to be
checked for narcotics. Foreigners are not excused from these checks, and anyone whose urine tests positive for drugs is arrested
and charged. Although some Thai civil libertarians have questioned the constitutionality of these forced urine tests, the
Embassy is unaware of any successful challenge to the practice, and customers can be jailed if they do not cooperate.
Shoplifting is strictly prosecuted. Arrests for shoplifting even low-value items can result in large fines and lengthy detention.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
Thai customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Thailand of items
such as firearms, explosives, narcotics and drugs, radio equipment, books or other printed material and video or audio recordings
which might be considered subversive to national security, obscene, or in any way harmful to the public interest and cultural
property. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Thailand in Washington, DC, or one of the Thai consulates in the United
States for specific information regarding customs requirements. Please see our information on Customs Information.
Strong seasonal undercurrents at popular beach resorts pose a sometimes fatal threat to surfers and swimmers. During the
monsoon season from May through October, drowning is the leading cause of death for tourists visiting the resort island of
Phuket. Some, but not all, beaches have warning flags to indicate the degree of risk (red flag: sea condition dangerous for
swimming; yellow flag: sea condition rough, swim with caution; green flag: sea condition stable).
Boat safety has become an increasing concern in Thailand. Ferries and speedboats used to transport tourists and local nationals
to and from the many islands off the Thai mainland are often overcrowded and carry insufficient safety equipment. In January
2005, three U.S. citizen tourists died when the over-crowded speedboat they were in capsized and sank off the coast of Koh
Samui. Three months later, two U.S. citizens narrowly escaped death when their dive boat sank off the coast near Phuket.
The Department of State encourages U.S. citizens to avoid travel on overcrowded boats, and to ensure that proper safety equipment
(including life preservers) is available before boarding any boat or ferry.
The rental of cars, motorbikes and jet skis is common in the tourist areas. Many rental companies ask to hold the renter’s
passport as a deposit. If there is damage to the vehicle, the company often holds the passport until the renter pays for
the damage. For this reason, a passport should not be used as a deposit or collateral. There have been reports that some
companies charge the renter for damage that they did not cause. Renters should be certain to examine the vehicle and note
any pre-existing damage before operating the vehicle.
MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: Medical treatment is generally adequate throughout Thailand. In Bangkok, good facilities exist for routine, long-term and emergency health care.
Alcoholic beverages, medications and drugs may be more potent or of a different composition than similar ones in the United States. Several U.S. citizen tourists die in Thailand each year of apparent premature heart attacks after drinking alcohol or using drugs.
HIV and AIDS – Thailand has been experiencing an epidemic of HIV infection and AIDS. Heterosexual transmission accounts for most HIV infections, and HIV is common among prostitutes of both sexes, as well as among injection drug users. HIV infections among men who have sex with other men appear to be on the rise. Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Thailand; however, these restrictions are generally not enforced. Please verify this information with the Embassy of Thailand at http://www.thaiembdc.org/ before you travel.
Avian Influenza – The CDC, WHO, and Thai authorities have confirmed human cases of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly known as the “bird flu.” Travelers to Thailand and other countries affected by the virus are cautioned to avoid poultry farms, contact with animals in local food markets, and any surfaces that appear to be contaminated with feces from poultry or other animals. In additional, the CDC and WHO recommend eating only fully cooked poultry and eggs. For the most current information and links on avian influenza in Thailand, see the Center for Disease Control web site regarding Avian Influenza and Travel at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/. You can also refer to the Department of State’s Avian Influenza fact sheet.
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC’s web site at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith/en.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. Please see our information on medical insurance overseas.
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United
States. The information below concerning Thailand is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate
in a particular location or circumstance.
Traffic moves on the left in Thailand, although motorcycles and motorized carts often drive (illegally) against the traffic
flow. The city of Bangkok has heavy traffic composed of motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses, and three-wheeled tuk-tuks. For
safety, pedestrians should use overhead walkways whenever possible and should look carefully in both directions before crossing
streets, even when using a marked crosswalk with a green “walk” light illuminated. This is particularly true in front of
the U.S. Embassy on Bangkok’s Wireless Road, where many pedestrians have died crossing the street, and where several American
citizens have been seriously injured. The Embassy has instructed its employees to use the pedestrian bridge to cross the
road at all times, and other Americans are advised to do the same.
Traffic accidents are common in Thailand, and those involving motorcycles can be particularly deadly. The Embassy has sent
a notice to Embassy staff and family members strongly recommending that they refrain from using motorcycles (especially motorcycle
taxis), mopeds, and tuk-tuks in Bangkok, and the Embassy advises American visitors and residents to follow this recommendation
as well. Use of motorcycle helmets is mandatory, but this law is seldom enforced. The accident rate in Thailand is particularly
high during long holidays, when alcohol use and traffic are both heavier than normal. During the Songkran (Thai New Year)
holiday in April, the problem is further exacerbated by people throwing water at passing vehicles as part of the traditional
celebration.
Paved roads, many of them four lanes wide, connect Thailand’s major cities. On the country’s numerous two-lane roads, however,
slow-moving trucks limit speed and visibility. Speeding, reckless passing, and failure to obey traffic laws is common in
all regions of Thailand, as is the consumption by commercial drivers of alcohol, amphetamines and other stimulants. Serious
bus crashes occur frequently, especially on overnight trips, and sometimes result in fatalities.
Congested roads and a scarcity of ambulances can make it difficult for accident victims to receive timely medical attention.
Thailand requires that all vehicles be covered by third-party liability insurance for death or injury, but there is no mandatory
coverage for property damage. The Embassy strongly encourages its employees to obtain liability insurance coverage over and
above the minimum third party liability insurance required by the Thai Government. American citizen motorists should consider
this as well, as the more affluent driver, even if not at fault, is frequently compelled to cover the expenses of the other
party in an accident in Thailand.
Travelers in Bangkok may wish to travel about the city using the BTS “Skytrain” elevated mass transit system or the underground
Metro system, which operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Bangkok also has an extensive bus system, but buses can be overcrowded,
and are often driven with little or no regard for passenger safety. Cities elsewhere in Thailand typically have only rudimentary
public transportation, and usually do not have metered taxis. In many cases, motorcycle taxis, tuk-tuks, bicycle-powered
rickshaws, and pick-up trucks will be the only options available for travelers without their own transport. Americans should
be cautious when using these services, as all can be dangerous in fast or heavy traffic.
Please refer to our page for more information. Visit the website of the country’s national tourist office at http://www.tourismthailand.org/ and national authority responsible for road safety at http://www.highwaypolice.org/.
AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Thailand’s air carrier operations. For more information, travelers may visit the FAA’s website at http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/oversight/iasa/.
CHILDREN'S ISSUES: For information see our Office of Children’s Issues web pages on intercountry adoption and international parental child abduction.
REGISTRATION / EMBASSY LOCATION: Americans living abroad or traveling in Thailand are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate through the State Department’s travel registration web site, so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Thailand. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located at 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. The central switchboard number is (66-2) 205-4000; the American Citizen Services Unit number is (66-2) 205-4049; and the fax number is (66-2) 205-4103. The website for the U.S. Embassy is http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/. Questions regarding American Citizen Services can be submitted by email to acsbkk@state.gov. The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is located at 387 Wichanyanond Road, Chiang Mai 50300; the telephone number is (66-53) 107-700 and the fax number is (66-53) 252-633.
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This replaces the Country Specific Information for Thailand dated May 1, 2008, to update sections on Country Description, Entry/Exit Requirements, Safety and Security, Crime, and Medical Facilities and Health Information.
