Need to Know - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 25

Shoulder(Apr-May & Oct-Nov)
» April to May is sweltering hot in the south.
» October and November offer good trekking, lush landscapes and a pleasant climate.
» Songkram (April) is a blast, but Cambodia, Laos and Thailand begin to slow down.

Low Season(Jun-Sep)
» Wet season means emerald green landscapes, and respite from the searing sun.
» Big hotel discounts in touristy spots like Angkor Wat.
» Thailand remains busy as Western visitors flock for summer holidays.

Useful Websites
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com ) The online authority in the Mekong region.

Travelfish ( www.travelfish.org ) Opinionated articles and reviews about the region.

Mekong Tourism ( http://mekongtourism.org ) Updated links to latest regional travel news and trends.

Golden Triangle Rider ( www.GT-rider.com ) The motorbiking website for the Mekong region.

Important Numbers
Always remember to drop the initial 0 from the mobile prefix or regional (city) code when dialling into
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand or Vietnam from another country.

Cambodia code 855

Laos code

856

Thailand code

66

Vietnam code

84

Exchange Rates

Cambodia US$1 4000r

Laos US$1 7800K

Thailand US$1 30B