Practical Information about Seattle
Major Airlines: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Eva Airways, British Airways etc. Continental and United Airlines are the major one-stop flights from Thailand to Seattle
Major Airports: from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) or Don Muang International Airport (DMK) / Arrival at King County International Airport (BFI) / Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major Tourism Spots: Boeing Factory Tour, Chittenden Locks and Fish Ladder, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square: Seattle’s historic area, Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Center, Seattle Museum of Flight, Space Needle, Underground Tour, Woodland Park Zoo etc.
Local Time: Local time is GMT -8.
Currency: The currency used in Seattle is the US Dollar (USD). Banks are closed on weekends. Major credit cards are accepted and there are ATMs everywhere.
Communication: The international dialing number for Seattle is +1-206. Internet cafes can be found through Seattle, and most hotels in Seattle have internet access in their rooms.
Electricity: Electrical current is 110 volts, 60Hz. The most common plug type is the flat two pin plug.
Emergency numbers:
Police: 911