Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
March
The hot, dry season approaches and the beaches start to empty out. The winds
kick up, ushering in the kite-flying and kiteboarding season. This is also Thailand's
semester break (bid term), and students head out on sightseeing trips.
Pattaya International Music Festival
Pattaya showcases pop and rock bands from across Asia at this free music event,
attracting bus loads of Bangkok university students.
Kite-Flying Festivals
During the windy season, colourful kites battle it out over the skies of Sanam Luang
in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country.
April
Hot, dry weather sweeps across the land and the tourist season is winding down,
except for one last hurrah during Songkran. Make reservations well in advance,
since the whole country is on the move for this holiday.
Songkran
Thailand's traditional new year (12-14 April) starts out as a respectful affair then
degenerates into a water war. Morning visits to the temple involve colourful proces-
sions of the sacred Buddha images, which are ceremoniously sprinkled with water.
Later, Thais load up their water guns and head out to the streets for battle. Chiang
Mai and Bangkok are the epicentres.
May
Leading up to the rainy season, festivals encourage plentiful rains and bountiful har-
vests. This is an under-appreciated shoulder season when prices are lower, there
are fewer tourists, but it is still hot.
