ATM's, banks, exchange booths, travel and tour agencies, camera shops, book shops, copy shops, drug stores, tire repair, e-mail shops, appliance repair shops, dentists, gift shops and video-rental stores are abundant and accessible. There are few taxis, per se, but inexpensive, shared song taow (double bench people carriers) are common, as are song-lors (bicycle taxis) and tuk-tuks. Some drivers can be summoned via their mobile phones.

Big C, the big department srote on the super-highway, also houses a nice food court, KFC, MK Suki, Dunkin' Donughts, opticians, a ceniplex and many small fashion boutiques.

If one is having a serious problem, call 191 for the police or 1669 in case of medical emergency. Tourist Police is 1155. Directory Assistance is 13.