In order to pay for whatever is not included in the prepaid hospital fee (i.e. buying food, laundry service, drinks, snacks, city restaurants, sightseeing, taxi, etc.) bring at least 1000 (one thousand) € (Euro) in cash. This amount should be more than sufficient to cover the needs of two people for a period of one month.

No foreign currency is directly accepted in China and Thailand, hence you'll pay all the little extras in local currency.

Don't worry anyway, you will not need to spend any money upon arrival: take yor time, settle in, and the day after we will take you to the bank to change your euros.

Don't count too much on your credit cards while here, since international credit cards in China particular are only welcome at top class restaurants and big shopping centers. Bring them with you anyway, since at many banks you most likely will also be able to withdraw local currency upon presentation ofinternational cards like Visa and Mastercard.

Forget your Travellers Checks, they are difficult to use.