Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa On Arrival Available For Many Nationalities, E-visa Options Also Available.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
119
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
None Widely Available
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
Generally Not Expected, But Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25
Tourist: $70
Family: $150
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Temples.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsCriticism of the monarchy
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
ສະບາຍດີ
sabaidee
Goodbye
ລາສະແດງ
lasadaeng
Please
ກະລຸນາ
kaluna
Thank you
ຂອບໃຈ
khob chai
Sorry
ອະໄພ
aphae
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
ເຈັດພາສາອັງກິດບໍ?
jet phasa angkit bo?
I don’t understand
ຂໍໍ່ບໍ່ເຂົ້າໃຈ
kho bo khau chai
Can you speak slowly, please?
ຂໍໍ່ເວັ້ນບໍ່ສະແດງ
kho phae ven bo sa daeng
Can you help me, please?
ຂໍໍ່ຊ່ວຍຂໍ້ອອກໃຈ
kho phae suay kho ox chai
What does this mean?
ນີ້ແມ່ນຫຍັງ?
ni maen nyang?