THAILAND FAQ’s

All travelers to Cambodia require a valid passport with minimum 6 months remaining and a Cambodia visa. There are two ways to obtain a Cambodia Visa. Either applying online for an E-visa or by applying directly from a Cambodia Embassy.

To apply for e-visa you can apply online here. www.cambodia-visa-online.com (Note you will need a credit/debit card to complete the online payment) The Tourist visa cost 90 $ per person and the available port of entries are Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and Sihanouk International Airport.

Yes, it is possible to apply for a tourist visa at any Cambodia Embassy or Consulate. Tourist visas are issued for a duration of 30 days at all Cambodia Embassies or Consulates. Any tourist whether traveling on a package tour or individually will receive the same type of tourist visa.

Pre-arranged visas on arrival can be arranged through Discovery DMC for travellers arriving at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap or Sihanouk International Airports. Myanmar DMC requires passengers’ passport details including name as spelled in your passport, nationality, passport number and occupation together with scanned copy of passport which shows clients’ pictures taken within 3 weeks prior to arrival in Cambodia. Discovery DMC will apply for tourist visas and send a visa confirmation letter issued by the Cambodia authorities to the travel agency or traveler by email attachment. Travellers will have to show this visa confirmation letter to the airline when boarding the international airport. Upon arrival at International Airport travellers have to contact the Visa on Arrival counter, show their visa confirmation letter, hand over 1 passport photo and pay the visa fee of US$ 30 per person (subject to change without prior notice). Discovery DMC charges a handling fee for all visas on arrival of US$ 50.

Over stay in Cambodia will cost 3 $ a day. Detail information on extension of stay – Foreigners who enter Cambodia with various visas and want to apply for the extension of stay permit except tourist visa apply it through ministries concerned. With the approval letter of Ministry of Immigration and Population to the Immigration and National Registration Department is undertaking extension to stay accordingly. (a) Extension of stay for those entered Cambodia with Entry visa, Business Visa, Meditation Visa- If those who enter Cambodia with Entry Visa, Business Visa wish to apply for stay extension, they have to apply to Ministries concerned through their related company (or) organization. Those who got into Myanmar with Meditation Visa may apply to Ministry of Religious Affairs with recommendation of related Meditation Centers or Missionaries. The informing letters through the Ministries concerned and organizations are sent to the Ministry of the Immigration and Population. When the approval letter from the Ministry of Immigration and Population is obtained Department of Immigration and National Registration carries out stay extension in term of rules and regulations. (b) Extension of stay for those entered Myanmar with social visa – If those come to meet with the relatives in Myanmar want to extend their stay, they can apply through the relatives (or) friends where they put up at the Township Immigration and National Registration Department to the Regional/ State Directorate office. The application has to be submitted the Head office, which then carries out the extension of stay permit according to rules and regulations. (c) Extension of stay for those entered Myanmar with Diplomatic Visa – If the Ambassadors, Diplomat, staff of embassy and their dependents who came into Myanmar to assign their duties want apply for their extension, the letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affair sends to the Ministry of Immigration and Population. When they get the approval letter from the Ministry of Immigration and Population, the Immigration and National Registration Department is undertaking stay permit extension in term of rules and regulations. (d) Extension of stay permit for those who enter Myanmar with Visa exemption and Gratis Visa – If those who enter Myanmar from the (18) countries, bilateral agreement on visa exemption for Diplomats, special passport and Gratis Visa would like to apply the extension of stay permit, Ministry and organizations concerned shall send letters through the Ministry of Immigration and Population with that co-ordination letter. When the permission from the Ministry of Immigration and Population is received, the Immigration and National Registration Department carries out stay extension in accordance with rules and regulations.

Thai Airways International (TG) (www.thaiairways.com) runs services to all major towns, a total of 12 domestic destinations including Phuket and Chiang Mai. Bangkok Airways (PG) (www.bangkokair.com) flies several additional routes including KoSamui. Discounts are available during off-peak seasons and during special promotional periods. Orient Thai Airlines, formerly known as One-Two-Go Airlines (www.flyorientthai.com) and Nok Air (www.nokair.co.th) also offer domestic flights

Roads in Thailand range from multi-lane freeways around Bangkok to tiny lanes known as sois. Popular routes in the provinces are often four lanes.There is a reasonable road network comprising many highways, which are designated by numbers, and 52,000km (32,300 miles) of national and provincial roads. All major roads are paved.
Car hire services are available in all main towns and cities from both international and local companies. The minimum age for driving in Thailand is 18 years and the wearing of seat belts is compulsory. The speed limit is 50kph (31mph) to 60kph (35mph) in towns and cities and 90 to 120kph (52 to 74mph) on expressways and country roads. A national licence and International Driving Permit (IDP) are required. IDPs are valid for three months, after which a Thai driving licence is required. Cars are driven on the left side of the road in Thailand.
Taxis are easy to find and cheap to use in Bangkok. In other cities, such as Chiang Mai, local transport such as tuktuks are much cheaper and more common.
Bike hire is available at most tourist locations throughout the country but, due to the erratic nature of driving standards and the heavy traffic, caution must be observed. It is however an excellent form of transport for those wishing to travel the quieter areas of the country.
There are many intercity bus services, which range from uncomfortable and crowded buses to luxury, air conditioned coaches. Prices are quite cheap but the appalling traffic in some areas of Thailand makes travelling by bus quite slow.
Conventional bus services in Bangkok are operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, but there are also extensive private minibus operations. Premium fares are charged for air-conditioned (cream and blue buses) and express buses. The ordinary buses are cream and red or white and blue and charge a flat rate regardless of distance travelled. Fares are generally low and are collected by conductors.
In Bangkok, taxis displaying the TAXI-METER sign are metered. Samlors or tuk-tuks are three-wheeled taxis without a meter; the fare must be negotiated before the journey commences. These are cheaper than taxis but are only suitable for short distances.
There are express, rapid and ordinary motorboat services operated by the Chao Phraya Express Boat on the Chao Phraya River between Nonthaburipier to the north of Bangkok to Rajburana pier in southern Bangkok. The express boats, marked with yellow, blue or green and yellow flags, are more expensive than the rapid orange-flag-flying boats. The ordinary flagless boats are the cheapest.
The Skytrain (BTS), an elevated mass transit system in Bangkok, runs from 0600-2400. The Metro runs from Hualamphong to Bang Sue. Trains leave every five to nine minutes between 0600 and 2400.
Chiang Mai public transport is limited to red songtaew (minibuses), tuk-tuks, rickshaws and distinctive yellow metered taxis mainly operating from the airport. There is now a limited bus service in operation.
The excellent railway network extends over 4,600km (2,860 miles), linking all major towns with the exception of Phuket. It is run by State Railways of Thailand (tel: 1690; www.railway.co.th; online booking: www.thairailticket.com). There are four main routes to the northern, eastern, southern and northeastern regions, and also a western line serving Thon Buri, River Kwai Bridge and Nam Tok.
There are several daily services on each route, with air-conditioned sleeping and restaurant cars on the principal trains. The journeys are leisurely and comfortable, and travelling by train is certainly one of the best ways to get around the country. The Southern Line Express stops at Surat Thani for those who wish to continue by bus and ferry to the islands off the east coast. Most railway timetables are published in English.
Ferry services operate between the mainland and several islands including Surat Thani to KoSamui, Phuket to Phi Phi, Pattaya to KoSamet and Trat to Ko Chang, and can be booked in person at the dock. Strong competition on all of the major routes ensures that fares are kept low. Reduced services operate during the monsoon season from May through to October along the east coast and Andaman coast, and from November until January on the Gulf coast. The more remote spots become inaccessible during these periods.

There are no official hotel categories in Myanmar. Hotel categories are rated by Discovery DMC according to general international hotel criteria. Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake,  Ngapali and Ngwe Saung Beaches offer a wide choice of accommodation including boutique hotels and international five star properties. In other regions travellers should not expect top deluxe properties, though increasingly there is charming and traditional oriental style accommodation available. In some regions accommodation can be simple and basic.

Lightweight cotton or linen clothing and lightweight rainwear are advised year round. A bathing suit, sunscreen, sunhat and beach wear are essential. A good pair of walking shoes is recommended.

As of 2014, two foreign telecom operators and a government owned operator have launched nation wide mobile and wireless networks. Mobile and wireless connections are improving quickly as the networks expand, especially in urban areas, but in rural parts of the country you will often not have a mobile signal. Prepaid mobile sim cards can now be purchased in most cities at the low price of US$ 1.5 which allow international calls and use of mobile data.

Internet access is becoming increasingly common and unrestricted, most international hotels will offer complimentary internet access. Internet cafes can be found in urban areas, however connections tend to be slow and unstable.