CURRENCY

CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES

$1.00 USD = 32.21 THB
$1.00 AUD = 21.04 THB
€1.00 EUR = 37.40 THB
£1.00 GBP = 42.71 THB

The Thai currency (THB) is called the ‘Baht’, and it’s the only currency used in the country. In touristy areas they may acccept USD but and give change in THB but you’ll suffer an unfavourable exchange rate. It is, however, easy to change most major currencies into THB.

LANGUAGE

THAI IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THAILAND.

ELECTRICITY

ELECTRICITY IN THAILAND IS 220 VOLTS. 50 CYCLES/SEC.

LOCAL TIME

Chiang Mai’s Time Zone is (GMT+7)Chiang Mai’s has never utilised daylight saving.

WEATHER

CURRENT CHIANG MAI WEATHER

TRANSPORTATION

AIR/LAND/SEA

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) caters to domestic and international flights. The airport is only 3km southwest of the old city. Local carriers such asNok Air and regional carrierAir Asia can fly from Bangkok for as little as US$35. Internationally, the main destinations are Kuala Lumpur, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. To get around the city, it’s best to useSŏrng·tăa·ou orRót daang which are red trucks two rows of seats in the back. You can hire them like a taxi or get on board with other passengers heading the same direction.