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Thailand Weather & Climate
TRAVEL BASICS
Thailand is a tropical country and as such is prone to tropical diseases. Malaria..
CurrencyThe unit of currency in Thailand is the baht (THB). 1 baht is divided into 100 satang...
Weather & ClimateThailand is a tropical country which generally means that it is hot, wet and humid for..
Culture & CustomsThe Thai people are renowned for their peaceful friendly and softly spoken manner, and..
Language & CommunicationsThe official language in Thailand is Thai, and although there are many different..
Transport & Getting AroundThailand is a large country and if you are planning on doing exploring while you are..
Travel TipsIn most cases any visit to Thailand will be a delightful adventure, but there a few..
Food & Eating GuideThai cuisine is distinctive and is a favorite of many people around the world and for..
Timezone & ElectricityThailand has one time zone and is seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7) and..
DutyfreeWhen entering Thailand, the follow goods can be brought through customs by each passport..
states of Thailand
The fertile Central Plains region, watered by the winding Chao Phraya River, has long been Thailand's cultural and..
East Thailand InformationOn the eastern side, 400 kilometres of coastline extend from Chon Buri to Rayong with some of the finest beaches in..
North East Thailand InformationOf all the region of Thailand, the northeast is perhaps the least known among foreign visitors, in spite of the fact..
North Thailand InformationUntil the early years of the present century, northern Thailand was effectively isolated from the rest of the country..
South Thailand InformationSouthern Thailand consists of a long peninsula, reaching all the way down to Malaysia. Rugged limestone mountains..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSWeather & Climate
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
Places become tourist hot-spots for good reason and Phuket is no exception: great weather, entertainment and its..
Bangkok InformationBangkok is a city that doesn’t aspire to be anything in particular, rather, it is everything! With its beginnings as..
Ko Samui InformationThe island of Ko Samui is one the hottest destinations in tropical travel. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Ko..
Koh Chang InformationThe relatively undeveloped island of Ko Chang offers travellers an alternative to the other more popular and..
Koh Surin InformationThailand’s Koh Surin National Park is an archipelago of 5 islands and the surrounding waters spanning roughly 135..
Ao Nang InformationPopular as a base from which to enjoy island-hopping in the Thailand province of Krabi, Ao Nang has a fair share of..
Maya Bay InformationPicture yourself on a dazzling white beach looking out onto a bay of turquoise water that is so clear you can see all..
Krabi InformationIf you're looking for a Thai holiday with all the fantastic features of Phuket and Koh Samui, but a more relaxed..
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