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About Airlines
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Q: What is E-Ticket ?
A: An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a paperless electronic document used for ticketing passengers, particularly in the commercial airline industry. Virtually all major airlines now use this method of ticketing.
When a customer books a flight by telephone or using the Web, the details of the reservation are stored in a computer. A confirmation number is assigned to the passenger, along with the flight number(s), date(s), departure location(s), and destination location(s). When checking in at the airport, the passenger simply presents passport. Then necessary boarding passes are issued, and the passenger can check luggage and proceed through security to the gate area.
The principal advantage of e-ticketing is the fact that it reduces booking expense by eliminating the need for printing and mailing paper documents. Another advantage is that it eliminates the possibility of critical documents getting lost in the mail or during traveling.
Q: How many luggage and weight for international flight?
A: In general, on international flight to Asia, Two luggage is alowed with 50 pounds each per passenger who departs from gateways in the US. To be ensured, please check with your agent or airlines.
Q: Can I change traveling date after we get ticket?
A: After ticket is issued, penalty might be applied. Please contact your travel agent for any change. If you're already in destination, please contact airlines at local office.
Q: What can I bring in my carry-on bag?
A: Please click here for detail.
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About Thailand
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Q: Do I need a visas to Thailand?
A: Most nationalities,included American, do not need prearranged visas, as visas for up to 30 days are granted on arrival. A tourist visa can be obtained in advance for stays of up to 60 days from overseas Thai embassies. Tourist visas can be extended for up to 30 days. For more information, contact the closet Thai Embassy.
Q: Do I need any vaccinations to enter Thailand?
A: Certificates of inoculation for cholera or yellow fever are only required if you arrive from an infected area. Some border areas of Thailand are malarial, so appropriate precautions should be taken. Bangkok, major cities and resorts have excellent medical facilities.
Q: What can I bring through customs?
A: Duty-free allowance for visitors is 200 cigarettes and one litre of wine or spirits. Importing weapons and pornography is prohibited. Penalties for attempting to smuggle drugs are very severe.
Any amount of traveller's check may be imported, but cash in excess of 10,000 usd. must be declared on arrival. Antiques and Buddha images require export licenses, applied for at the Bangkok Department of Fine Arts.
Q: Can I use my credit card?
A: Major international credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops.
Q: How to give tip for service?
A: Give 10% tip at restaurants if a service charge is not included. Tip porters and bag boys 20-40 baht. Taxis are not tipped, but passengers must pay expressways tolls.
Q: Is electric current same as in the US?
A: Electric current is usually 220 volts A/C (50 cycles). Various plugs and sockets are used; better hotels supply adapters and transformers for 110 V equipment.
Q: How to get around Bangkok?
A: Bangkok's new subway joins the elevated skytrain in quickly moving passengers around town. With three interchange stations between the systems, tourists can now swiftly reach the Chatuchak Weekend Market and the Chao Phraya Riverboat with plenty of stops at shopping complexes, hotels, sightseeing attractions.
Most hotel operate reliable limousine service, but there are numerous less expensive public taxis available around the clock.
updated 12/29/08
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