WELCOME ABOARD, You're Going To Thailand!
To help you get ready for departure, we've put all your pre-trip resources in one place.
YOur Next STeps
START HERE: REVIEW YOUR ITINERARY, GET EXCITED!
STEP 1: PAY YOUR DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT
Your spot on a trip is not confirmed until we have received your deposit. The link to pay was sent via email when you applied.
Can’t find that? No problem, email us and we’ll send it right away!
STEP 2: BOOK YOUR inteRnational FLIGHTs & travel INSURANCE
See below for flight instructions. Search the internet for great prices or check out our recommended travel agents to help make this easy.
Emergency travel medical insurance is a requirement! You may already have coverage (e.g., from you regular health insurance or a credit card). If not, you can purchase a plan privately or opt-in to the Justifi group insurance policy (this is done during Registration in Step 3).
STEP 3: FINAL REGISTRATION & PAYMENT*
Submit your payment, travel, and health info as well as sign off on Justifi’s Code of Conduct and waivers. The link for registration was sent via email when you paid your deposit.
Can’t find that? No problem, email us and we’ll send it right away!
*Note: An additional $150 late registration fee applies if Final Registration and Payment are not received at least 6 weeks prior to the trip.
Your Trip Details
Pre-Trip Resources
Trip Itinerary: Will be sent prior to the trip
Welcome Kit: Download Here
Pack List: Download Here
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Emergency Contact:
Rabbi Jamie Cowland, Jamie@justifi.org, +972 525 448 544
Chabad Centers of Thailand:
http://www.jewishthailand.com/
+(66) 2 663 0244 (Jewish Assoc. of Thailand)
+(66) 2 629-2770 (Chabad of Bangkok)
+(66) 81 870 2249 (Chabad of Chiang Mai, Mobile of Rabbi)
US Embassy of Bangkok:
+(66) 2 205 4049 (Emergency from Outside Thailand)
1 888 407 4747 (Department of Overseas Citizens)
FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
Arriving Flight Requirements
Thailand is far away and it takes a long time to get there - especially from North America! Your flight to Bangkok (airport code: BKK) should depart the day before the trip’s start date since it takes a full day to travel there (i.e., depart Sunday to arrive on Monday).
Hotel check-in is available beginning at 3pm on Monday. Our program starts at 10am Tuesday morning in the hotel lobby, so arriving the night before will ensure that you feel well rested. If you would like to arrive on an earlier day Justifi can help arrange accommodations (for an additional fee) in our Bangkok hotel — just indicate when you want to check-in on the Registration form (Step 3).
Departing Flight Requirements
Book return flights home from Bangkok for the last day of the trip (Thursday). We will ensure that you can get at the airport by 4pm for international check-in.
If you choose to extend your trip, you may book onward travel from either BKK international airport after 6pm, or from Bangkok’s smaller airport (code: DMK) as early as 4pm.
Want help booking your flights? See our Travel Desk for a list of recommended agents. Please take care to book flights correctly! Any fees/penalties due to reservation changes or cancellations are your responsibility— when in doubt, reach out!
Arrival Instructions
Visas: Thailand does not require a visa in advance for visitors from most developed countries. See visahq.com/ to confirm your status. Most tourists get a 30 day visa on arrival, free of charge.
Airport Arrival: Once you clear customs and have picked up your suitcase, visit an ATM to withdraw spending money. We recommend you withdraw at least 3,000 Baht (approximately $100 USD) to get started. If you want to get a telephone, go to level 1 in the arrivals terminal and visit either the DTAC stand or the TruMove stand (two leading telephone companies in Thailand) and you can purchase a simple phone with local service for approximately $30 USD. They can also help you get a SIM card for your unlocked phone from back home.
Leaving the Airport: Justifi can arrange a private driver to meet you at the airport (for an extra fee) or you can get a regular taxi outside of the airport terminal. Alternatively, you can download and use the GrabTaxi app on your phone (this is the Thai equivalent to Uber). Exact hotel information will be provided two weeks before the trip.
Questions? Let's see if they haven't been answered yet - check out the faq page
or Contact a member of our team: office@justifi.org
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