A valid international drivers licence is required should you hire a car. Hotels are numerous and generally of a high standard. Buddhism is the national religion. Muslim is predominant in the southern provinces. The tourism sector is the principal form of foreign exchange.
Buses are cheap and efficient.
RSA Exports - Recommended Terms Confirmed letter of credit. The Standard Bank of South Africa will consider confirming letters of credit issued by select Thai banks on a case by case basis. Foreign Exchange Exchange control is administered by the Bank of Thailand on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and its nominated authorised dealers. Non-residents may open Baht accounts with any authorised bank in Thailand. Importers may freely purchase foreign currency or draw foreign exchange from their own foreign currency accounts for payments.