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Currency
The Thai unit of currency is the Baht. The current exchange rate (05.05.1999) is 38.08 Baht for 1 US$. Changing money is never a problem; all major banks operate money exchange counters in Chiang Mai that are open every day until 7.00 p.m. The basic exchange rates are the same everywhere. It is best to bring traveller`s cheques, because they are safer and because the exchange for them is slightly better than the rate for cash . (You have to show you passport and give your address in Thailand if you want to cash a cheque.) Major credit cards (Visa, American Express, MasterCard) are generally accepted in hotels and the big shops. Shopping Thailand is very famous for its quality handicrafts, but most of the items offered in the shops of Phuket have not been produced there but in the North. (See Chiang Mai Travel Guide, Shopping Tour) Tipping Most restaurants add a 10 percent service charge to the bill but an additional 5 to 10 per cent may be given, where deserved. When a service charge is not automatic,10 per cent is acceptable. Small tips may also be given to taxi drivers, bellboys, or roommaids. |
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