Thailand Weather - Travel Advice

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Visa Requirements

All travellers to Thailand must have a valid passport with one completely blank visa page..

Travel Health

Thailand is a tropical country and as such is prone to tropical diseases. Malaria..

Local Currency

The unit of currency in Thailand is the baht (THB). 1 baht is divided into 100 satang...

Weather

Thailand is a tropical country which generally means that it is hot, wet and humid for..

Local Customs

The Thai people are renowned for their peaceful friendly and softly spoken manner, and..

Languages

The official language in Thailand is Thai, and although there are many different..

Transport Options

Thailand is a large country and if you are planning on doing exploring while you are..

Travel Tips

In most cases any visit to Thailand will be a delightful adventure, but there a few..

Local Food

Thai cuisine is distinctive and is a favorite of many people around the world and for..

Local Timezones

Thailand has one time zone and is seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7) and..

Dutyfree Limits

When entering Thailand, the follow goods can be brought through customs by each passport..

states of Thailand

Central Thailand Information

The fertile Central Plains region, watered by the winding Chao Phraya River, has long been Thailand's cultural and..

East Thailand Information

On the eastern side, 400 kilometres of coastline extend from Chon Buri to Rayong with some of the finest beaches in..

North East Thailand Information

Of all the region of Thailand, the northeast is perhaps the least known among foreign visitors, in spite of the fact..

North Thailand Information

Until the early years of the present century, northern Thailand was effectively isolated from the rest of the country..

South Thailand Information

Southern Thailand consists of a long peninsula, reaching all the way down to Malaysia. Rugged limestone mountains..

INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONS

Weather

Thailand is a tropical country which generally means that it is hot, wet and humid for most of the year, but with distinct regional differences and variations throughout the year. The are to the north of the capital Bangkok experiences three distinct seasons, while the southern regions generally experience only two.

In northern Thailand the weather is generally dry between November and May, with the months from March to May experiencing higher temperatures. in November to February there will often be cooler breezes, whilst May to November is dominated by the southwest monsoon, bringing the area’s heaviest rainfall.

In the south the two seasons are wet, and dry, although these seasons tend to occur at different times on the east and west coasts of the long peninsular. On the west coast the monsoon brings rain and storms from April to October, whilst on the east coast the months from September to December bring the most rain. The southern region has an average annual rainfall of about 2,400 mm, whereas the the north is drier with 1,400 mm per annum. Daytime temperatures can reach 35 Celsius and above, whilst the northern areas are often 2 - 5 degrees cooler where winter nigh time temperatures can drop to around 4 Celsius in the mountainous areas.

Highlights of Thailand

Phuket Information

Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is often dubbed as..

Bangkok Information

Sited at the apex of the Gulf of Thailand Bangkok is the thriving capital of the country. Home to around 10 million..

Koh Chang Information

Koh Chang is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket but a very different place in terms of development. About..

Koh Samui Information

Ko Samui is the third largest island in Thailand covering 247 Square kilometres. It is located on the eastern side of..

Koh Surin Information

Mu Ko Surin National Park is an archipelago in the Andaman Sea located approximately 70 kilometres off the western..

Ao Nang Information

Ao Nang is situated on the west coast of the Thai Peninsula around 20 kilometres west of Krabi city, on the Andaman..

Maya Bay Information

Maya Bay is a truly stunning beach located on Phi Phi Island. It was the primary filming location for the movie "The..

Krabi Information

Located approximately 814 kilometers from Bangkok is Krabi Province, one of most attractive destinations in southern..

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