Most Thai citizens - approximately 95% - are Buddhists with Muslims, Christians and Hindus represented in the remaining 5%.

Cambodia runs at GMT +7 hours, the same time zone as its neighbours Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Governmental agencies work Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm (lunch breaks are from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm) and are closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Banks are open Monday through Saturday morning from 7.30 am to 3.00 pm and are closed on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and public holidays.

Tipping for good service is always appreciated in Laos and it is widely practised to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of a tour. Hotels and station porters should also be tipped at the client's discretion.

Travellers to Vietnam are required to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of their visit and must contain a valid visa. If tourist visas are to be obtained via Diethelm Travel Vietnam, the following personal data must be supplied to us at least 2 weeks before travel to: Vietnam Full name as per passport Passport number, date of issue and expiry date Date and place of

Large parts of Myanmar are open to foreign visitors however access to some remote or border areas (India and China) is still subject to government permission. In such situations, Diethelm Travel will endeavour to obtain the necessary permits. Allow one month for procurement of such permits. The special permit, which will be arranged by Diethelm Travel where applicable, is only the permission to cr

Thailand is a safe country, but like anywhere in the world, it is wise to be a little cautious. Simple safety precautions such as ignoring touts, keeping away from trouble areas, not wearing excessive jewellery, being careful when crossing roads (remember: left-hand traffic!) and taking care of valuables will keep you out of trouble. Valuables such as money, traveller's cheques, passports and flig

Toul Sleng Genocide Museum Open every day from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Visitors are not admitted after 4.45 pm. National Museum Open every day from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Visitors are not admitted after 4.45 pm. Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda Open every day from 8.00 am to 11.00 am (closed to new visitors at 10.45 am) and from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm (closed to new visitors at 4.45 pm), except when His Royal

Depending on the road conditions of each province, visitors are provided with bus, minibus or car, most of the time with air conditioning, for the excursions.