MUSCAT – The advisory outlines essential pre-travel requirements, including carrying a passport valid for at least six months, completing visa formalities, maintaining proof of accommodation and sufficient financial resources, and exchanging currency only through authorised channels. The embassy also advised travellers to retain currency exchange receipts after reports of counterfeit currency being circulated by unauthorised exchange brokers in India.

For visitors arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, the embassy cautioned against placing duty-free items in personal bags or taking them outside designated shopping areas before completing payment, noting that CCTV footage could otherwise create the impression of shoplifting.

The embassy also reminded travellers that Thai law requires foreign nationals to carry their passports as proof of identity at all times. Visitors were advised to keep photocopies of their passport separately and, in the event of loss or theft, report the incident to the local police before applying for an Emergency Certificate through the embassy.

During their stay, Indian tourists were urged to remain vigilant in crowded markets, shopping malls and public transport to avoid pickpocketing and petty theft. They were also advised against accepting unsolicited offers from brokers or touts.

The advisory specifically warned travellers renting jet skis or speedboats in Pattaya and other beach destinations to exercise caution, citing reports of tourists being charged excessive amounts for alleged scratches or minor damage to rented equipment.

To support travellers in emergencies, the embassy highlighted key assistance services, including the Thai Tourist Police (1155), the Tourism Authority of Thailand Call Centre (1672), and the National Institute for Emergency Medicine (1669). It also shared contact details for Thailand’s tourist fraud assistance bureau and the Thai Travel Clinic for travel-related medical services.