Travel Guide
India to Thailand – the complete guide
Everything Indian travellers need: visas, flights, SIM cards, currency, emergency contacts, and more.
Visa information – Updated August 2025
Entry type
Visa-free
Duration
30 days
Extension
+30 days once
Funds needed
THB 20,000
Documents required:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Return flight ticket printed or digital
- Proof of funds THB 20,000 per person
- Hotel booking for first night
- 2 passport photos for arrival card
Warning: Common rejections include no return ticket, insufficient funds, worn passport, previous overstay.
Tip: Suvarnabhumi queue can be 1 to 2 hours on peak mornings. Use Immigration Fast Track for THB 1,000.
Emergency contacts – Save before you travel
Thai Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist Police
1155
Indian Embassy
+66 2 258 0300
Currency and money – Best exchange guide
Rate today: 1 INR = 0.42 THB
- SuperRich Thailand – best rates in Bangkok. Branches on Silom and near BTS stops.
- Vasu Exchange – excellent rates, reliable. At Pratunam and Silom.
- Niyo Global Card – Indian travel card with zero forex markup.
Avoid airport exchange counters – rates are 8 to 12 percent worse than SuperRich.