Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shoulder Season (Apr-Jun)
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April, May and June are generally very hot and dry, but the sea breeze provides plenty of natural air-con.
Low Season (Jul-Oct)
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The Andaman and gulf coasts take turns being pummelled by monsoon rains.
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Weather is generally favourable along the southern gulf in July and August.
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Some islands shut down and boats are limited during stormy weather.
Websites
Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT;
www.tourismthailand.org
) National tourism department.
Thaivisa
(
www.thaivisa.com
)
Expat site.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand
) Country profile and what to do and see.
Bangkok Post
(
www.bangkokpost.com
) English-language daily newspaper.
Thai Language
(
www.thai-language.com
) Online dictionary and Thai tutorials.
Thai Travel Blogs
(
www.thaitravelblogs.com
) Thailand-based travel blogger.
Important Numbers
Thailand country code
66
Emergency
191
International access codes
001,
007,
008,
009 (various service providers)
Operator-assisted international calls
100
Tourist police
1155
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
30B
Canada
C$1
30B
China
Y10
51B
Euro zone
€1
43B