International phone calls can be made quite easily from mid- to upper-level hotels. There is direct dialing 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.
:: When making international calls to Thailand, add 66 and omit the leading 0
:: When making international calls from Thailand, first dial 001+country code+area code+telephone number
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.
:: Central Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire) :
191
:: Tourist Police (English, French and German spoken) :
1155
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.
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.
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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