As studying abroad continues to heat up, Thailand has become the first choice for many students from ordinary working-class families to study abroad. In order to quickly adapt to Thai culture and better integrate into the life and study of studying in Thailand, there are some things you must know! Let me take you through the relevant content below!

Tips for studying in Thailand and living in Thailand

1. Mobile communications

The power sockets in Thailand are all two-hole, 220V, 50H, the same as in China, so there is no need There is a converter; but the plugs of the three-hole sockets are different, so a converter is needed. You can buy it at 7-11 on the streets of Thailand, but it is relatively cheap to buy it in China and bring it with you.

All domestic mobile phone numbers can be connected to the Internet. If the domestic mobile phone number needs to be brought to Thailand for further use, international roaming needs to be handled in advance.

2. Currency

The Thai Baht (THB) is the official currency of Thailand. The unit is "Baht", and the English Baht is pronounced "Ba".

Most ATMs support domestic UnionPay cards, and the single transaction fee for UnionPay card withdrawals is 150 baht.

How cost-effective the exchange rate is for cash withdrawals: Alipay>Swipe card≈Domestic exchange for Thai Baht≈Thai bank card withdrawal>ATM cash withdrawal>Exchange for Thai Baht at the airport.

3. Diet

Thai food is characterized by the balance of sour, spicy, salty, sweet and bitter flavors. Chefs like to add garlic, chili, cardamom, lemongrass and lemongrass. The appetizing tom yum soup and various curries with rich flavor are all representative of Thai cuisine.

Thailand is also rich in a variety of tropical fruits, some of which have never been seen by Chinese tourists, and the prices are very cheap. The various roadside stall snacks are not to be missed, such as banana pancakes, coconut ice cream, mango sticky rice, etc.

4. Clothing Guide

Shorts, short-sleeved T-shirts, and sandals are standard for living in Thailand. However, some places in Thailand (such as schools, temples, etc.) have very high dress requirements.

When studying in Thailand, school uniforms and black leather shoes are a must.

In addition, it is necessary to prepare a set of spring and autumn clothes, not only to cope with the low temperature in the cool season, but also to prevent catching cold in classrooms with too much air conditioning.

In addition, don’t forget to bring an umbrella when traveling in the rainy season.

Understand Thai etiquette and taboos

1. Do not touch other people’s heads casually

Thai people are most taboo about others touching their heads (including children) , because they believe that the head is the seat of wisdom, precious and sacred. The head is considered sacred and inviolable. Only kings, eminent monks or parents are allowed to touch a child's head, and small children should try not to, because Thais consider the head to be the most sacred. In Thailand, barbers say something like "I'm sorry" before starting a haircut. When one person passes something to another, never pass it over the other person's head.

2. Meeting Etiquette

A common meeting etiquette for Thai people is to put their hands together and raise them up between their forehead and chest. The higher the palms are raised, the higher they are. The higher the respect. Say hello to each other at the same time. But when they do business with foreigners, the general etiquette is to shake hands.

3. Coins cannot be used as tips

In addition to most hotels and restaurants that will add a 10% service charge to the bill, there are other places where tips may be required. Of course, these are not necessary, but more of a courtesy. In addition, when tipping, do not give coins, because coins are given to beggars, so the tip should be at least 20 baht.

4. Do not sign with red pen

Thais do not use red pen to sign, because after a Thai person dies, he or she must write his or her surname on the coffin with a red pen. . Thais like red and yellow, but avoid brown. People are accustomed to using colors to represent different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue, and Saturday is purple. People often wear different colors of clothing according to different dates. In the past, white was used for funerals, but now it is black.

5. Others

Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and cards and mahjong are not allowed even in hotels. Gambling while playing mahjong is also a violation of Thai law and will be punished accordingly.

In Thailand, do not hug each other or scare others from behind.

When interacting with Thai people, do not point at anything with your toes. Whether you are standing or sitting, do not let your feet attract attention or see the soles of your shoes.

Things to note before preparing to study in Thailand

1. Keep your luggage as simple as possible.

Carry-on luggage regulations: Normally, the total weight of carry-on luggage should not exceed 7 kilograms, and the volume of each piece of luggage should not exceed 20×40×55 cm. In addition, liquids such as food, drink, and skin care products cannot be brought onto the plane and need to be checked in.

Checked baggage regulations: 40 kilograms for first class, 30 kilograms for business class, and 20 kilograms for ordinary class. A single piece of carry-on luggage must not exceed 7Kg and the volume must not exceed 20*40*55cm. Flammable and explosive items are not allowed.

If you bring too much stuff and exceed the free checked weight, the extra weight charges will be very expensive.

2. Students need to fill in an exit card when leaving the country, fill in an entry card when entering the country (get it on the plane), and carry a pen with them.

It is recommended that students going to Thailand keep their mobile phones switched on until boarding the plane. If possible, please activate international roaming so that you can contact your family in time when you arrive in Thailand to report that you are safe, etc. Then just switch to a Thai mobile phone card.

After freshmen arrive in Thailand, if they have any questions about airport pick-up, check-in, accommodation, etc., please contact the relevant teachers responsible for studying in Thailand.