Use only bottled water for drinking and personal hygiene. Avoid food from street vendors and raw vegetables and fruits that don't need peeling. Frequent reports of AIDS and hepatitis. Medical care up to Western standards. For medical attention, go to Samitivej Hospital or Bangkok Mission Hospital.
Hotels often give poor exchange rates.
Monitor transactions and retain carbon receipts. Don't give credit card information over the phone. The Oriental, tel. Museums open 9am-4pm. Shops generally open 10am-10pm.