✓ The official currency for Thailand is the Thai Baht(THB).
✓ Local time in Thailand is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +7).
✓ +66is the country dialling codeto Thailand.
✓ The standard voltage in Thailand is 220 volts AC, 50 Hertz (Hz).Foreign visitors are advised to bring along Travel adaptors to fit the outlets in the country.
✓ The sole official language of Thailand is Central Thai (Siamese), a native language in Central (including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region), Southwestern, and Eastern Thailand, along with Thai Chinese ethnic enclaves in outer parts of the country such as Hatyai, Bandon, Nangrong, and Mueang Khonkaen.
✓ There are exchange facilities at Thai airports as well as many hotels or hostels, however, the exchange rate is often very poor compared to bank branches and local ATMs, so if your bank offers a good exchange rate then this might be the best option when exchanging currency.
✓ Prepaid Thailand SIM cards are popular among tourists. You can buy it at the airport and many convenience stores. This type of sim offers a certain amount of data, calling and texting credits that could be used during your trip.
✓ If you travel to Thailand, an eSIM can be used to offer cellular data connection while staying in the country without having to swap a physical sim card. Tourist eSIM is available in Thailand and provided by 3 major networks in Thailand (AIS, DTAC and True Move). The major mobile operators in Thailand named AIS, TrueMove-DTAC, and TOT, all provide free public Wi-Fi services in many areas of Bangkok.
✓ Thailand uses the metric system.
✓ Tipping is NOT customary in Thailand, there is absolutely NO mandatory requirement to tip anyone, but small gratuities for great service are very much appreciated. Unlike some other parts of the world, you will never see a Thai service provider with his hand out waiting for a tip.
✓ In general, Thailand is one of the safest countries in southeast Asia for travelers. But laws are strict, and you have to take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation. Where you go and what you intend to do in the country can mean different levels of safety for some travelers.
✓ While the quality of the water is considered potable in Bangkok, locals still avoid tap water just to be on the safe side. And as tourists, it is recommended that you do the same. For places in Thailand other than Bangkok, we recommend sticking with bottled water or filtered water.
✓ Smoking in not allowed in public buildings or public areas except for open-air areas. There is a 5 meters exclusion zone around the entrances and exit areas of all significant public spaces. Smoking in restaurants, bars, and pubs is also not allowed. Although smoking is not permitted within hotel buildings, guests who smoke are permitted to do so outdoors only at designated areas.
✓ It is legal to drink in public places such as the street or on a beach. However, under Thai law, it is forbidden to consume alcohol in places such as; public parks, temples, hospitals, gas stations, and educational institutions.
✓ Travelling with large amounts of cash is always going to be a risk. Thailand has very low levels of petty theft and pickpocketing, however, so carrying cash is typically quite safe–just keep an eye on your belongings on crowded trains or at major tourist sites.
✓ The basic rule is to cover your shoulders and knees (both sexes), and ideally, you'd cover your ankles too. On the bottom, wear longer shorts, capris, pants/trousers or a knee-length-or-longer skirt. On top, choose any shirt that fully covers your shoulders and has zero cleavage.
✓ The preferred choice of utensil for eating Thai food is the spoon. The fork is used to push the rice or meat onto the spoon and then put the spoon in your mouth. People do not stab their meat or veggies with a fork, they scoop it up with a spoon. Chopsticks are used for things like Pad Thai and other noodle dishes, but when sitting down to eat in Thailand, you will most likely have a fork and spoon only at your table setting.
✓ Food to try in Thailand, Curries with sticky rice, Pad Thai, green mango, and noodles.
✓ Thailand has some of the best street food in the world. It is cheap and delicious. Just be sure to follow the rules of eating abroad and you’ll be fine. If it is cooked, you are good. If you can peel it, you are good. Usually, street food has such a high turnover, the food is fresh and delicious.
✓ That said, you still need to experience riding in a tuk-tuk once in your life. It can be overwhelming but taking a tuk-tuk ride is a rite of passage! Just be sure to agree on a price before you get in the Tuk Tuk and don’t let them talk you into stopping at any shops.
✓ Speaking of Tuk-tuks, watch out for the tuktuk scam. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. That means they’ll be taking you around to perfume shops, antique dealers, jewelry stores, and anything else they can get you to buy.
✓ Tuk-tuk drivers receive commissions from stores, so they will drive you all around the city except for the place you wanted to go in the first place. These tuk-tuk drivers can be really aggressive, so just say no.
✓ This is not to be taken lightly in Asia. We know more than one person that has caught Dengue Fever during our travels, so be sure to wear light-colored long sleeves and pants, wear insect repellant.
✓ They are everywhere and you’ll be tempted to bring a Buddha home but to bring a Buddha image out of the country is illegal (unless you have a license) so instead stick to buying elephant statues.
✓ Massages are cheap in Thailand, and you can get a massage anywhere.
✓ Rates quoted are Nett and Non-Commissionable.
✓ Due to the dynamic rates system across the globe, the above quotation is valid
for 24 hours only.
✓ The above is just a quote and the same is subject to availability at the time of
booking.
✓ No Rooms or Services have been blocked.
✓ The above quotation is not valid if dates overlap with Exhibitions & special events
unless specified.
✓ Rooms / Rates are subject to availability unless booked.
✓ Please check all inclusions as any additions will incur extra charges.
✓ Rates quoted are based on minimum 2 pax travelling together.
✓ Any amendments to the date of travel or number of passengers will subject to
re-quote.
✓ Tourism Dirham Tax will be charged by the hotel directly to the guests upon
arrival unless specified.
✓ 5% VAT is included in the above quote.
✓ Airline / Fuel Surcharges may apply which needs to be paid over and above the
Tour Cost.
✓ Midnight surcharges will be applicable for Transfers arranged between 2200 hrs.
– 0700 hrs. (depending on the flight details given by you).
✓ Meals not included unless specified.
✓ Insurance Policy not included unless specified.
✓ Hotels reserve the right to release bookings held on Time Limit without prior
notice.
✓ In case of any unavailability, we reserve the right to use alternative
accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal standard.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings.
There won’t be any refund for it. You may request at the hotel directly to pre-
book a boxed breakfast in case of an early morning departure. This would also
be at the discretion of the hotel.
✓ Breakfast, if included, cannot be provided on the day of arrival at any city.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any excess baggage charges on tour.
✓ Vacation Dunya reserves the right to change any information, route or
attractions before or after your booking due to events beyond our control like
bad weather, any natural calamity, any accident, and or any logistic issues.
✓ Check in time at the hotel is after 14:00 hrs. and check out is before 12:00 hrs.
Early check in and late check out requests are subject to availability and at the
discretion of the hotel.
✓ Certain sightseeing tour/activities are seasonal and operate on specific dates
only.
✓ For certain sightseeing on Seat in Coach Basis you may need to go for to the
pickup point.
✓ All Transfers & Sightseeing’s are on Seat In Coach basis unless specified on
Private basis.
✓ If the Flight Schedule does not meet the Seat In Coach Transfer Schedule of the
Supplier then the Transfers will be confirmed on Private basis at Supplement
Cost.
✓ All tours and transfers are point to point unless Vehicle at disposal is booked.
✓ The pick-up or drop-off timings can be changed as per the trip schedule. It may
also change depending on traffic conditions and your location.
✓ Kindly note that the driver will wait at the arrival terminal for a maximum of 60
minutes after the flight arrives. Should the guest not arrive within 60 minutes it
will be considered as a NOSHOW, rebooking of transfers will be arranged at an
additional cost.
✓ For Excursion / sightseeing transfers & departure transfers vehicle will wait for
maximum of 10 minutes.
✓ For Sharing transfers, the drivers will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes from the
scheduled time.
✓ The maximum dimensions per bag (H + W + L) must not exceed 158 cm (62
inches) – 1 piece + 1 Hand luggage in between 2 guests.
✓ Some of the mentioned inclusions may remain closed on weekends or specific
days as per the government norms for which we do not hold the responsibility.
✓ All the products & services mentioned in Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC
website and sold to our esteemed clients are bound to stipulated terms and
conditions and the same shall govern the contract between the company,
Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC and its Clients.
✓ The booking will be made by Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC only:
a) On acceptance of our written quotation or offer.
b) On receipt of passport copies of all passengers travelling.
c) On specified non-refundable initial deposit to proceed with the booking.
d) On full payment of the tour for last minute bookings.
e) Consent given to use of the client’s personal date relevant to the
complete the booking.
✓ The binding contract commences upon the issuance of the Booking Confirmation
that mentions the details of the tour.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC reserves the right to terminate the
contract or decline the confirmation of the booking and return the deposit as per
our sole discretion at any time before the tour.
✓ Please read carefully and understand the contents of the tour brochure /
itinerary and terms and conditions.
✓ Amount paid towards a group tour cannot be transferred to a customized
package.
✓ Unutilized bookings / services will not be carried forward to the next calendar
year.
✓ The Lead Passenger on the booking confirmation will be authorized for all the
passengers on the booking confirmation to agree with the terms and conditions,
acceptance of the booking, and for the payment of themselves and on behalf of
all the passengers mentioned on the booking.
✓ No person/s other than those affiliated with Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism
LLC, in writing, has the authority to vary, add, amplify, or waive any stipulation,
representation, term or condition in the brochure/ website/ online & offline
booking tools.
✓ Vouchers will be released in 3-4 working days after we receive the full payments /
07 days prior to the departure.
✓ In case of last-minute bookings credit card guarantee has to be provided to
confirm the services.
✓ Any on-board expenses will have to be paid by the client directly in cash or credit
card.
✓ No refunds either in part or full will be made in case of any unused services in
above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing
tours.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC is not responsible for any personal
belongings, or any other valuable items left in our vehicles or tour sites, it is
solely your responsibility. Our drivers and tour guides will not be responsible for
it.
✓ On Islamic occasions and National holidays, the tour will not serve alcohol, and
there will not be any live entertainment.
✓ Photography of UAE residence especially ladies, military institutions, government
buildings, and installations, is strictly prohibited.
✓ Littering is a punishable offense and offenders may face penalties in the form of
fines.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC reserves the rights to charge 100% no
show charges if the guest is not there at the time of scheduled pick-up.
