If the company will expand the business to international trade by importing semi-finished goods for commercial distribution in Thailand, the company must apply for license from Foreign Business Administration Division, Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, or increase fully paid-up registered capital of one hundred million baht to operate wholesale business. If the company wants to operate retail business, the company must apply for license from Foreign Business Administration Division or increase fully paid-up registered capital of one hundred million baht more.
The promotion for International Trading Center (ITC) has already been repealed. For IBC, it is like the promotion given to International Headquarters (IHQ) to become IBC. If IBC operates, the mandatory condition specifies that there must be an action plan to provide services for affiliated enterprises, then it can be promoted to operate international trade business.
The international trade business under the business category 7.34 IBC currently has the conditions and incentives different from the former business category 7.6 ITC with specific conditions for the category as follows:
1. The paid-up registered capital must not be less than 10 million baht (as before).
2. Not less than 10 permanent staffs with necessary knowledge and skills for IBC must be employed. Except that IBC provides only financial management service of the treasury center for affiliated enterprises, not less than 5 permanent staffs with knowledge and skills must be employed.
3. In case of international trade business operation, not less than 1 scope of activities in 1.1 – 1.10 must be involved.
4. Not entitled to exemption from import duty of machinery (Section 28) and import duty of raw materials and essential materials used in the production for export (Section 36).
The conditions and incentives have been changed, including increased personnel employment, increased scope of services provided for affiliated enterprises, and repealed incentives for exemption from import duty of machinery (Section 28) and import duty of raw materials (Section 36).
BOI has guidelines on consideration that if the company wants to operate the international trade business under the category 7.34 IBC, the business operation must significantly involve the scope of activities in 1.1 – 1.10 under the category of IBC.
Under the category 7.34 IBC, the services under the scope of activities in 1.1 – 1.10 must be provided for affiliated enterprises at least in 1 foreign country, and can be provided to affiliated enterprises in the country as well.
The educational background, position and job description of the permanent staffs working in IBC project will be examined initially and every time when the incentives are exercised.
Affiliated enterprise" means the company or corporate partnership having relationship with the International Business Center in the following aspects.
(1) The company or corporate partnership which holds the shares of the International Business Center both directly and indirectly. The shares account for the shareholding proportion of not less than twenty-five percent of total capital.
(2) The company or corporate partnership which the International Business Center holds its shares or is its both direct and indirect partner. The shares account for the shareholding proportion of not less than twenty-five percent of total capital.
(3) The company or corporate partnership which the company or corporate partnership as described in Item (1) holds its shares or is its both direct and indirect partner. The shares account for the shareholding proportion of not less than twenty-five percent of total capital.
(4) The company or corporate partnership which has the power to control the business or supervise the operation and administration of the International Business Center.
(5) The company or corporate partnership which the International Business Center has the power to control its business or supervise its operation and administration.
(6) The company or corporate partnership which the company or corporate partnership as described in Item (4) has the power to control its business or supervise its operation and administration.
The scope of activities in the business category of IBC has the following details.
1.1 General business management, business planning, and business cooperation
1.2 Procurement of raw materials and parts
1.3 Research and development of products
1.4 Technical support
1.5 Marketing and sale promotion
1.6 Human resources management and training
1.7 Financial advisory services
1.8 Economic and investment analysis and research
1.9 Credit management and control
1.10 Financial management services of the Treasury Center
1.11 International trade business
1.12 Lending to associated enterprises outside the scope of business in Item 1.10 which can be implemented under the exchange control laws, for example:
- Lending of foreign currency loans to associated enterprises in foreign countries
- Lending of Thai baht loans to associated enterprises in Thailand
- Lending of Thai baht loans to associated enterprises in Vietnam and countries bordering Thailand with a requirement of using them for trading and investment in Thailand or in aforementioned countries only
1.13 Other supporting services as approved by the Board
Examples or details of each scope of activity, click: International Business Center (IBC)
The company must apply for permission from Bank of Thailand to operate TC (Treasury Center), and then submit the application for investment promotion under IBC for the scope of “TC (Treasury Center)”. If tax incentives are required, the company must submit for approval the request for being IBC to the Revenue Department.
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American Education System
International School of Bangkok
International Community School
Nakorn Payap International School (Chiang Mai)
Ruamrudee International School
International Education System
Kesinee International School
Prem Tinsulanonda International School (Chiang Mai)
National Curriculum for England and Wales
Dulwich International College (Phuket)
Harrow International School
Modern International School
American Education System
American Pacific International School
Bangkok: 1000/133 Soi Tonglor, Sukhumvit 55 road,
Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: (02) 381-4988 to 9
Fax: (02) 381-4987
Chiang Mai:158/1 Moo 3, HangDong to Samoeng Road,
Ban Pong, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230 Thailand
Tel: (053) 365-303, 356-305
Fax: (053) 365-304
Bangkok International Academic School
Address: 959/44, Soi Prichatower, Patanakan Soi 44 Rd.
Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Thailand
Tel: (02) 322-1979, 1983
Fax: (02) 322-1978
Chiang Mai International School
Address: P.O. Box 38, 13 Chetupon RoadChiang Mai 50000
Tel: (053) 242-027, 306-152
Fax: (053) 242-455
Ekamai International School
Address: 57 Soi Charoenchai, Ekamai 12, Sukhumvit 63,
Bangkok 10110
Tel: (02) 391-3593
Fax: (02) 381-4622
International School of Bangkok
Address: 39/7 Soi Nichada Thani Samakee Road, Pakkret
Nonthaburi 11120 Thailand
Tel: (02) 583-5401 to 10
Fax: (02) 583-5431
E-mail: usomboon@isb.ac.th
International Community School, Thailand
Address: 72, Soi Prong Jai, Sribhumpen Road, Thungmahamek,
Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Tel: (02) 679-7175 to 77, 286-9749 to 51
Fax: (02) 287-4530
E-mail: icsbkk@loxinfo.co.th
International School Eastern Seaboard
Address: P.O.Box 6, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150
Tel: (038) 345-556 to 9, 372-591 to 5
Fax: (038) 345-156, 372-590
Nakorn Payap International School, Thailand
Address: 114 Moo 1 Super-Highway Road, Tambon Nong-Pha-Krung, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: (053) 304-573 to 3
Fax: (053) 304-577
E-mail: nakorn@cm.ksc.co.th
Phuket International School
Address: P.O. BOX 432 Phuket 83000
Tel: (076) 354-076
Fax: (076) 354-077
Ruamrudee International School
Address: 42 Moo 4, Ramkamhaeng 184,Minburi, Bangkok 10510 Thailand
Tel: (02) 518-0320 to 29
Fax: (02) 518-0334
E-mail: director@rism.ac.th
RIS Swiss Section
Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
Adress: 42/1 Ramkamhaeng Road Soi 184
Minburi Bangkok 10510 Thailand
Tel.: (02) 518-0340,42-44 Ext. 102
Fax: (02) 518-0341
E-Mail: djuergen.fritsche@dssb.org
The American School of Bangkok
Address: 59-59/1 Sukhumvit Road Soi 49/3 Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Tel: (02) 662-4900, 261-0329, 258-3931
Fax: (02) 261-0330
Thai-Chineses International School
Address: 101/177 Moo7,Soi Mooban Bangpleenives, Prasertsin Rd.,
Bangplee Yai, Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540,
Tel: (02) 751-1201 to 7
Fax: (02) 751-1210
QSI International School of Phuket
Address: P.O Box 432 Phuket 83000
Tel: 967-1-370191 or 967-1-370192
Fax: 967-1-370193
International Education System
Kesinee International School
Address: 999/124 Pracha-Utit Road, Huay-Kwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: (02) 274-3444
Fax: (02) 274-3452
E-mail: info@kis.ac.th
New International School of Thailand
Address: 36 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Bangkok 10110
Tel: (02) 651-2065
Fax: (02) 253-3800, 251-6399
Prem Tinsulanonda International School
Address: P.O. BOX I, Mae - Rim Chiang Mai 50180 Thailand
Tel: (076) 354-076
Fax: (076) 354-077
E-mail: carolyns@premcenter.in.th
National Education System
Christian German School Chiang Mai
Address: P.O. Box 221 Chiang Mai 50000,or
83/1, Ban Krok Nua, T. Tha Wang Tarn A. Saraphi C.
Chiang Mai 50140
Tel: (053) 816-624, (01) 950-3755
Fax: (053) 816-270
Thai-Japanese Association
Address: 258 Soi Rongrien Yeepun, Rama 9 Road,
Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Thailand
Tel: (02) 314-7334 to 53
Fax: (02) 314-7797 to 8
National Curriculum for England and Wales
Bangkok Pattana School
Address: 2/38 Soi Lasalle, Sukhumvit 105, Bangkok 10260,
Tel: (02) 398-0200 (Automatic 10 lines)
Fax: (02) 399-3179
Dulwich International College
Address: 59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road Koh Kaew, Amphor Muang
Phuket 83200
Tel: Phuket : (076) 238-711 to 20
Bangkok: (02) 512-0466 to 7
Fax: Phuket : (076) 238-750
Bangkok: (02) 512-0468
E-mail: info@dulwich-phuket.com
Garden International School, Thailand
Address: Rayong:188/24 Pla - Banchang Road
Tambol Pla Amphur Banchang, Rayong 21130
Bangkok: 2/1 Yen Akart Sai 2 Yen Akart Road, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Tel: Rayong: (038) 880-360 to 3
Bangkok:(02) 4249- 1880, 240-1037
Fax: Rayong : (038) 630-735
Bangkok: (02) 249-1943
Harrow International School, Thailand
Address: Bangkok Garden 289, Soi Naradhiwas Rajanakarindra 24
Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Tel: (02) 672-0123
Fax: (02) 672-0127
E-mail: headmaster@harrowschool.ac.th
International School of Pattaya
Address: 382 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150
Tel: (038) 421-033
Fax: (038) 726-459
International School of The Regents(Bangkok Campus)
Address: 592 Pracha-Uthit Road, Huai Kwang, BangKok 10320
Tel: (02) 690-3777
Fax: (02) 690-3778
International School of The Regents(Pattaya Campus)
Address: 33/3 Moo 1 Pong, Banglamung Chonburi 20150
Tel: (038) 734-777
Fax: (038) 734-778
Lanna International School
Address: 300 Grandview Moo 1, Chiang Mai to Hang Dong Road
Chiang Mai 50100
Tel/Fax: (053) 271-159, 806-230 to 1
(For fax press 16 or 25 after recording begins)
E-mail: piano@chmai.loxinfo.co.th
Modern International School
Address: 127-135 Soi Prommitr, Sukhumvit 39 Road,
Wattana Bangkok 10110
Tel: (02) 258-8222, 258-8216
Fax: (02) 258-8219
E-mail: misb@samarts.com
Rasami International School
Address: 48/2 Soi Rajvithi 2,Rajavithi Rd., Samsen Nai,Phayathai,
Bangkok 10400
Tel: (02) 644-5291, 644-5292
Fax: (02) 640-9527
St. Andrew's International School Bangkok
Address: 9, Soi Panitkun, Sukhumvit Soi 71, Prakanong, Klongtoey,
Bangkok 10110
Tel: (02) 381-2387 to 8 ,390-1780, 391-4845
Fax: (02) 391-5227
St. Andrew's International School Samakee
Address: 9/10 Soi Tiwanon 48 samakee road, Nonthaburi 11000
Tel: (02) 952-4003, 952-4586
Fax: (02) 952-4002
St. Andrew's International School Rayong
Address: P.O. Box 54, Banchang Post Office, Rayong 21130
Tel: (038) 893-716 to 9
Fax: (038) 893-720
St. John's International School
Address: 1110/3 Ladprao Road,Ladyao, Chatuchak,Bangkok 10900
Tel: (02) 513-8575, 513-8590
Fax: (02) 513-5273
St.Stephen's International School
Address: 107 Viphavadi Rangsit Rd., Lad Yao, Chatuchak,
Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Tel: (02) 513-0270 to 1
Fax: (02) 513-0265, 930-3307
Thai-Sikh International School
Address: 1799 Rim Thang Rod Fai Kao, Moo 1,Samrong Nua,
Samutprakarn 10270 Thailand
Tel: (02) 393-6976, 393-6983, 399-3837, 748-5453
Fax: (02) 361-2361
Traill International School, Thailand
Address: 36 Ramkamhaeng Soi 18, Huamark Bangkok 10240 Thailand
Tel: (02) 314-5250, 718-9152
Fax: (02) 318-7194, 718-8546
Below is a comprehensive list of Foreign Embassy and Consulates together with their contact information in Thailand
A
• Argentina
o The Embassy of the Republic of Argentina
Prommitr Villa, 20/85 Sukhumvit Soi 49/1, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 259-0401-2, 259-9198
Fax: (02) 259-0402
• Australia
o The Australian Embassy
37 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 287-2680, 287-3485, 287-4843
Fax: (02) 287-2028-9
• Austria
o The Austrian Embassy
14 Soi Nandha, Soi Attakarnprasit, South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 287-3970-2, 287-3925
Fax: (02) 287-3925
B
• Bangladesh
o The Embassy of The People's Republic of Bangladesh
727 Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110
Phone (02) 381-1144, 391-8069-70
Fax: (02) 391-8070
o Visa Department
Phone: (02) 391-8067
• Belgium Updated!
o The Royal Belgian Embassy
17th Floor, Sathorn City Tower
175 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn District
Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 679-5454
Fax: (02) 679-5467
E-Mail: Bangkok@diplobel.org
• Bhutane
o Royal Bhutanese Embassy
Rm 107, 19th Flr, JTC Bldg, 919 Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 237-3315-27, 237-3600-3
Fax: (02) 237-7541
• Boliva
o The Consulate of the Republic of Bolivia
1901 Ramkamhang Rd, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240
Phone: (02) 314-0040, 314-1911
Fax: (02) 318-9737
• Brazil
o The Embassy of The Federative Republic of Brazil
23rd Flr, Lumpini Tower, 1168/66 Rama 4 Rd, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 679-8567-8
Fax: (02) 679-8569
• Britain
o British Embassy
1031 Wireless Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10300
Phone: (02) 253-0191
Fax: (02) 254-9579
o Consular Section
Phone: (02) 267-9689
Fax: (02) 255-6051
o Visa Section
Phone: (02) 267-9699
Fax: (02) 254-9579
• Brunei Darussalam
o The Embassy of Brunei Darussalam
154 Ekamai Soi 14, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Luksorndang, Prakanong, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 381-5914-6
Fax: (02) 381-5921
• Bulgaria
o The Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria
33/15 Soi Charoenchai, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 391-6180-1
Fax: (02) 391-6182
C
• Cambodia
o Embassy of Cambodia
185 Rajadamri Rd, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 254-6630, 253-9851
Fax: (02) 253-9859
• Canada
o The Canadian Embassy
15th Floor, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama 4 Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500
Phone: (02) 636-0560
Fax: (02) 636-0568
• Chile
o The Embassy of the Republic of Chile
15 Sukhumvit Soi 61, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 391-4858, 391-8443
Fax: (02) 391-8380
o The Consulate of the Republic of Chile
8th Flr, Southeast Insurance Bldg, 315 Silom Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 234-0230-7
• China
o The Embassy of the People's Republic of China
57 Ratchadapisek Rd, Dindang, Bangkok 10310
Phone: (02) 245-7030-45, 2472122-3
Fax: (02) 246-8247, 247-2214, 248-8085
• Colombia
o The Consulate of the Republic of Colombia
9th Flr, Park Place, 231 Sarasin Rd, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 254-5105-6, 254-6914-5
Fax: (02) 254-5109, 254-6920
• Cuba
o Consulate of Cuba
984/97 Sukhumvit Soi 71, Prakanong, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 391-9673-4
Fax: (02) 391-1174
• Cyprus
o The Consolate of The Republic of Cyprus
17th Flr, Richmond Bldg, 75/59 Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 261-8408-10
• Czechoslovakia
o The Embassy of Czechoslovakian Socialist Republic
71/6 Ruam Rudee Soi 2, Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 255-4978, 255-3027
Fax: (02) 253-7637
D
• Denmark
o The Royal Danish Embassy
10 Soi Attakarn Prasit, South Sathorn Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 213-2021-5679-9349-50
Fax: (02) 213-1752
o Commercial Section
Phone: (02) 287-2896
o The Royal Danish Consulate-General
EAC Building, 55 Oriental Avenue, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 233-2020
• Dominican Repulic
o The Consulate-General of the Dominican Republic
92/6 Changwattana Rd, Laksi, Bangkhen. Bangkok 10210
Phone: (02) 521-0675, 521-1282, 521-5000
Fax: (02) 521-0737
E
• Egypt
o The Embassy of the Arab of Republic of Egypt
49 Soi Ruam Rudee, Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 253-0161, 253-8138
Fax: (02) 256-9310, 254-9489
• Ethiopia
o The Consulate-General of Ethopia
962/14 Prannok Rd, Bangkok 10700
Phone: (02) 411-0218, 412-1068
• European Union
o Delegation of The European Commission
19th Flr, Kian Gwan House 2, 140/1 Wireless Rd, Bangkok
Phone: (02) 255-9101, 255-9106-11
Fax: (02) 255-9113-4
F
• Finland
o The Embassy of Finland
16th Flr, Amarin Plaza, 500 Ploenchit Rd, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 256-9306-9, 256-9511-3
Fax; (02) 256-9310
• France
o The French Embassy
35 Soi Rong Phasi Kao 36, New Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 256-9306-9, 285-6104-7
Fax; (02) 256-9310
o French Consulate
29 South Sathorn Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 287-1592-8
Fax: (02) 287-1019
G
• Gabon
o The Consulate General of Gabon
Rm 1008, Dusit Tower, Rama 4 Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 267-7860
Fax: (02) 267-7861
• Gambia
o The Consulate of the Republic of Gambia
610/5-6 Songwad Rd, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100
Phone: (02) 224-0091
Fax: (02) 224-6212, 224-6894
• Germany
o The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
9 South Sathorn Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 285-6627-8, 679-1120
Fax: (02) 287-1776
• Greece
o The Embassy of Greece
99 Rama 9 Rd, Huay Kwang, Bangkok
Phone: (02) 247-1068, 254-9729
Fax: (02) 247-1068
o Consulate General
412/8-9 Siam Square Soi 6, Rama 1 Rd, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 252-1686
H
• Honduras
o The Consulate of the Republic of Honduras
4A Phirom Mansion, 11 Sukhumvit Soi 41, Bangkok 10110
• Hungary
o The Embassy of The Hungarian People's Republic
28 Soi Sukchai, Sukhumvit Soi 42, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
o The Commercial Counsellor's Office
OAK Tower, 95 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 661-1150-2
Fax: (02) 661-1153
I
• Iceland
o The Consulate-General of the Republic of Iceland
59 Soi Navin, Chuaploeng Rd, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 249-1300
Fax: (02) 249-1253
• India
o The Embassy of India
46 Soi Prasarnmitr, Sukhumvit Soi 23 , Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 258-0300-6
Fax: (02) 258-4627
o The Consulate of India
88/2 Navarat Rd, Chiang Mai
Phone: 23-4066
• Indonesia
o The Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia
600-602 Phetchaburi Rd, Bangkok 10400
Phone: (02) 252-3135-40, 254-2563-4, 252-3180
Fax: (02) 255-1267, 255-8199
• Iran
o The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
602 Sukhumvit Rd (between Soi 22 and 24), Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 261-9790-3
Fax: (02) 259-9111
• Iraq
o The Embassy of The Republic of Iraq
47 Pradipat Rd, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
Phone: (02) 278-5335-8
Fax: (02) 271-4218
• Ireland
o The Consulate of Ireland
11th Flr, United Flour Mill Bldg, 205 Rajawong Rd. Bangkok 10100
Phone: (02) 223-0876, 226-0680
Fax: (02) 224-5551
• Israel
o The Embassy of Israel
25th Flr, Ocean Tower, 11 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 260-4854-9
Fax: (02) 260-4860
• Italy
o The Italian Embassy
399 Nang Linchee Rd, Tungmahamek, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 287-2054-7, 285-4090-3
Fax: (02) 285-4793, 287-2012
J
• Japan
o The Embassy of Japan
1674 New Petchburi Rd, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310
Phone: (02) 252-6151-9
Fax: (02) 255-6999, 258-6877
o Consular Section
Phone: (02) 260-8502
Fax: (02) 258-9716 Japan Information Service
9th Flr, 159 Sermmit Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 21, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 259-0234-7
Fax: (02) 258-6877
• Jordan
o The Consulate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
47 Soi Ekamai, Sukhumvit Rd, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 391-7142
Fax: (02) 391-9180, 381-1314
K
•Korea
o Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
14 Moo Ban Suanlaemthong 2, Pattanakarn Rd, Bangkok 10250
Phone: (02) 319-1442-3
Fax: (02) 318-6333
L
• Laos
o Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
502/1-3 Ramkamhaeng Rd, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10310
Phone: (02) 539-6667
Fax: (02) 539-6678
o Visa Section
193 South Sathron Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 287-3964
• Lebanon
o Lebanese Embassy
15th Flr. CTI Tower, 191/67 Ratchadapisek Rd, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 261-1013, 261-1015, 261-5091
Fax: (02) 261-1026
M
• Malaysia
o Malaysian Embassy
35 South Sathorn Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 286-1390, 287-3979-80
Fax: (02) 213-2126
• Malta
o Maltese Consulate
485/14 Silom Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 235-9423-4
Fax: (02) 235-6293
• Mexico
o Mexican Embassy
44/7-8 Convent Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 235-6367, 234-0935, 234-0999
Fax: (02) 236-8410
• Morocco
o Moroccan Embasy
5th Flr, Ban Chang Glass House, Sukhumvit Soi 25, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 260-6410-1
Fax: (02) 260-6412
• Myanmar
o The Embassy of The Union of Myanmar
132 North Sathorn Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 236-6899, 234-4789, 233-2237
Fax: (02) 236-6898
o Office of the Military, Naval and Air Attache
116 North Sothorn Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
N
• Nepal
o The Royal Nepalese Embassy
189 Sukhumvit Soi 71, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 391-7240, 390-2985, 392-4741
Fax: (02) 381-2406
• Netherlands
o The Royal Netherlands Embassy
106 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 254-7701-5, 254-1265
Fax: (02) 254-5579
• New Zealand
o New Zealand Embassy
93 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10500
P.O. Box 2719, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 254-3856, 253-5363, 253-0429
Fax: (02) 254-9488, 253-9045
• Norway
o The Royal Norweigen Embassy
1st Flr, Bank of America Blgd, 2/2 Wireless Rd, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 253-0390-2, 255-8210-1
Fax: (02) 256-0477
O
• Oman
o The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
7th Flr, 134/1-2 Silom Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 236-7385
P
• Pakistan
o Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
31 Soi Nana Nua, Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 253-0288-9, 254-9702
Fax: (02) 253-0290
• Panama
o Consulate-General of Panama
14 Surasak Rd, Bangkok
Phone: (02) 237-9008-9
• Peru
o The Embassy of the Republic of Peru
11th Flr, Ban Chang Glass House, 1102/25 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 260-6243
Fax: (02) 260-6244
• Philippines
o The Embassy of the Republic of the Philipines
760 Sukhumvit Rd, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 259-0139-40, 261-6869, 261-8805
Fax: (02) 259-2809
• Poland
o The Embassy of the Polish People’s Republic
8 Sukhumvit Soi 5, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 258-4112-3
Fax: (02) 251-8895
o Commercial Counsellor’s Office
27/1-4 Coi Charoenmit, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 392-9817
• Portugal
o Portuguese Embassy
26 Captain Bush Lane, New Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok
Phone: (02) 234-0372, 234-2123, 238-4275
Fax: (02) 236-1954
Q
• None
R
• Romania
o The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Romania
150 Soi Charoenpohn 1, Pradipat Rd, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
Phone: (02) 279-3683, 279-7882, 279-7902
Fax: (02) 279-7891
o Commercial Office
43 Soi Lang Suan, Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 252-7568
• Russia
o Russian Embassy
108 North Sathorn Rd, Bankrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 234-9824
Fax: (02) 237-8488
S
• Saudi Arabia
o The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
10th Flr, Sathorn Thani Building, 90 North Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 237-1938-41, 266-3888, 238-0888
Fax: (02) 236-6442
• Singapore
o Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
129 South Sathorn Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 286-2111, 213-1261, 287-5115
Fax: (02) 287-2578
• Slovakia
o Slovakian Embassy
Pantip Court, 68 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 285-0220-2
Fax: (02) 285-0223
• South Africa
o South African Embassy
6th Flr, Park Place, 231 Sarasin Rd, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 253-8473-6
Fax: (02) 253-8477
• Spain
o Embassy of Spain
93 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 252-6112, (02) 252-8368
Fax: (02) 255-2388
o Commercial Office of Spain
26th Floor, Serm-Mit Tower, 159 Soi Asoke, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 258-9020
Fax: (02) 258-9990
email: spaincom@ksc15.th.com
• Sri Lanka
o Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
89 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 251-2788-9, 255-3848
• Sweden
o Swedish Embassy
20th Flr, Pacific Place, 140 Sukhumvit Rd, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 254-4954-55
Fax: (02) 254-4914
• Switzerland
o Swiss Embassy
35 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10500
GPO Box 821, Bangkok 10510
Phone: (02) 253-0156-60, 254-6855
Fax: (02) 255-4481
T
• Taiwan
o Taiwanese Embassy
10th Flr, Kian Gwan Bldg, Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10330
Phone: (02) 251-9274-6, 251-9393-6
Fax: (02) 254-9276
• Turkey
o Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
61/1 Soi Chatsan, Suthisarn Rd, Phayathai, Bangkok 10310
Phone: (02) 274-7262-3
Fax: (02) 274-7261
U
• United States of America
o US Embassy
95 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 205-4000
Fax: (02) 205-4131
• Uzbekistan
o Embassy of Uzbekistan
77 Soi Thonglor 8, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Prakhanong, Bangkok 10110
Phone: (02) 391-3397, 714-9838-9
Fax: (02) 391-3397
V
• Vietnam
o Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
83/1 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10500
Phone: (02) 251-7202, 251-5835
Fax: (02) 251-7201, 251-7203
• Vatican City
o Apostolic Nunciature
217/1 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120
Phone: (02) 233-9109, 212-5883-4
Fax: (02) 212-0932
In Bangkok, where the major business and commercial transactions are held, English is widely spoken, written and understood. Further, in most hotels, shops and restaurants of major tourist destinations, English and some European Languages are spoken, written, and understood.
In order to bring your pet into the Kingdom of Thailand, you need to obtain authorization from the Airport Authority of Thailand. Your pet may be allowed as one of your accompanied baggage. Please be advised that you may be required to pay fees for the application, as well as import duties on your pet. Import duties are exempted if your pet will be in Thailand for 6 months or less. However, you will need to fill out a guarantee form and pay a deposit at the airport.
Contact information about the tourism offices in Thailand and abroad can be found on the Tourism Thailand website (http://www.tourismthailand.org), yellow pages, or world directory.
Thailand's natural wonders are matched only by its cultural marvels. You could spend years just doing experiencing the following attractions and activities: beaches, cruises, cultural events, Thai boxing, learning history, golf, medical tourism, meditation, shopping, Thai cooking classes, camping, trekking, and home stays with local villagers.
An adventurous trip may include white water rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, trekking, and nature study, bird-watching, sailing, canoeing, yachting, sea kayaking, diving and snorkeling. Moreover, you can enjoy Thai culture by attending Thai festivals, entertainment activities, and romantic activities, such as the Loy Kratong holiday.
You can go on different kinds of tours depending on your preference such as boat tour, cruise, helicopter tour, nature tour, family tour, and national park tour. You can also enjoy Thai wellbeing through Thai massage, yoga, destination spas and Buddhist meditation.
Bangkok features the following attractions: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Emerald Buddha Temple, National Museum, and Floating Market.
Ayutthaya attractions are the Bang Pa In palace, Ayutthaya historical park and wat chaiwatthanaram. Chiangmai features Doi Inthanon and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep as its attractions. Phuket has Patong Beach and many secluded, romantic beach resorts as its major attractions.
Krabi and Phan Nga have Rock Climbing, Koh Phi Phi, James Bond Island, and the Similan Islands as their premier attractions. Kanchanaburi is home to the bridge of River Khwai and the seven tiered Erawan waterfall.
Nakhon Ratchasima has the national park Khao Yai as its famous attraction. Ko Samui is an attraction of itself with the nearby islands of Koh Tao and Koh Pha Ngan, along with kayaking around Mu Ang Thong Marine National Park. Not even last but certainly not the least is Pattaya, which features Koh Lan, underwater world, and mini Siam as its most popular attractions.
However, this is not yet the end of Thailand’s attractions; Thailand has lots more to explore. There are many more attractions in lots of destinations all over the nation which can only be explored by visiting and exploring the country.