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Telex
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Internet Services |
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Telephones |
International phone calls can be made quite easily from mid- to
upper-level hotels. There is direct dialling to and from more than so countries on five continents. Rates for calling
out of the country are normally considerably higher than for calling in so if you expect a long conversation you might
save some money by having your party call back if possible. If you can't call from your hotel, go to the General Post
Office (GPO) on New Road, or major post offices, and call from special booths for overseas calls
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When making international calls to Thailand, add 66 and
omit the leading 0.
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When making international calls from Thailand, first dial
001+country code+area code+telephone number
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Mobile phones |
International
Roaming Mobile Phone : A Subscriber Identity Module Card (SIM Card)
is now available for Thai and foreign customers who are travelling
around for work. The SIM Card must be used in conjunction with a
Digital GSM mobile phone within the 900-MHz range or a Digital PCN
mobile phone within the 1800-MHz range.
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Emergency Telephone Numbers |
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Central Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire) : 191
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Tourist Police (English, French and German spoken) :
1155
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Postal
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Thailand's mail service is reliable and efficient. Major hotels
provide basic postal services on their premises. Bangkok's Central G.P.O. on New Road is open from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM,
Mondays through Fridays, and from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Telegrams may be sent
at any time of the day or night. Upcountry post offices maintain similar hours, except that they close at 4.30 PM.
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Telex and Fax |
All better
hotels will offer complete email and
facsimile ("fax") services. Numerous private businesses offer such
facilities; most often in conjunction with translation services. The
GPO offers telex and telegraph service around-the-clock.
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Internet Services |
Thailand
has been expanding its information service for residents and
tourists alike through the Internet system. Services are now
available at Thailand's leading hotels and at the many " Cyber-Cafes
" that are cropping up in all major tourist destinations.
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