Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shoulder Season (Apr-Jun, Sep & Oct)
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Hot and dry (April to June) but less so in higher elevations.
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Beaches aren't crowded and the ocean provides the air-con.
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September and October are ideal for the north and the gulf coast.
Low Season (Jul-Oct)
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Monsoon season can range from afternoon showers to major flooding.
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Some islands shut down and boat service is limited during stormy weather.
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Be flexible with travel plans.
Websites
Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT;
www.tourismthailand.org
) National tourism department covering info and spe-
cial events.
Thaivisa
(
www.thaivisa.com
)
Expat site for news and discussions.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand
) Country profile and what to do and see.
Bangkok Post
(
www.bangkokpost.com
) English-language daily.
The Nation
(
www.nationmultimedia.com
) English-language daily.
Thai Language
(
www.thai-language.com
) Online dictionary, Thai tutorials.
Important Numbers
Thailand's country code
66
Emergency
191
International access codes
001
007
008
009
Operator-assisted international calls
100
Tourist police
1155
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
32B
Canada
C$1
30B
Euro zone
€1
42B