Travel Guide

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

  1. SuperRich Thailand – best rates in Bangkok. Branches on Silom and near BTS stops.
  2. Vasu Exchange – excellent rates, reliable. At Pratunam and Silom.
  3. Niyo Global Card – Indian travel card with zero forex markup.
Avoid airport exchange counters – rates are 8 to 12 percent worse than SuperRich.