Malaysia A visa is not necessary for most travelers, on arrival, you will get a tourist stamp for visa-free entry, good for 90 days.

The current population is 32 million (2019); Malays make up 50% of the people, with Chinese 24%, Indians 7%. Malay is the national language, but English is widely spoken. Islam is the official religion. The unit of currency is Ringgit, indicated as RM. Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles (bring along an adaptor).

Most dishes in Malaysia are either based on rice or mee. Malay dishes often contain beef, chicken, mutton, fish, never pork, Malay food needs to be halal. Chinese dishes often include pork. Indian dishes are usually vegetarian, and they never contain beef (though Indians do eat chicken, mutton, and fish). Most dishes will be served with some vegetables, either mixed through the dish or served as a side dish.

Thailand is a popular tourist destination. A visa is unnecessary for most travelers; on arrival, you will get a tourist stamp for visa-free entry, good for 30 days.

The current population is 69 million (2020); Thai make up 97% of the people, with Burmese 1.5%, Other 1%. Thai is the national language, but English is spoken or understood in the high tourist areas. Buddhism is the official religion. The unit of currency is Baht, indicated as THB. Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles (bring along an adaptor).

For many visitors, food is one of the main reasons for choosing Thailand as a destination. Simply put, sweet, sour, salty, and spicy are the parameters that define Thai food, and although many associate the cuisine with fiery heat, virtually every dish is an exercise in balancing these four tastes