WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Metric.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: 220V. 50Hz. All UK electrical appliances should work in Thailand with exception to televisions and video equipment, although you are advised to check with the appliance manufacturer. Television operating system in Thailand is PAL B and not PAL I as operated in the UK.

CURRENCY: 1 baht = 100 satang.

INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DIALLING CODE: 00 66.

TIME: 6 hours ahead of GMT (7 hours ahead of BST).

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:

2008

1 Jan New Year's Day.  21 Feb Magha Bucha Day.  6 Apr Chakri Day.
13-15 Apr Songkran (Thai New Year). 1 May Labour Day. 5 May Coronation Day.
19 May Visakha Bucha. 1 Jul Mid Year Bank Holiday.
16 Aug Khao Phansa Day (Buddhist Lent). 12 Aug HM The Queen's Birthday.
23 Oct Chulalongkorn Day. 5 Dec HM The King's Birthday. 10 Dec Constitution Day.
31 Dec New Year's Eve.

EMBASSY:
29–30 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5JB. Tel: 020 7225 5512, fax: 020 7823 9695, e-mail: thaiduto@btinternet.com or csinfo@thaiembassyuk.org.uk — website: www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk.