Thailand Travel Information
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Area: 513,115 sq km (198,115 sq miles)
Population: 62,354,402
Capital: Bangkok
Language: Thai is the official language. English, Malay and a dialect
of Chinese (Tachew) are also spoken
Religion: The vast majority adhere to Buddhism (Theravada), with
Muslim and Christian minorities
Time Zones: GMT +7
Electricity: 220 volts AC 50HZ. A variety of plugs and light fittings
are in use.
Passport: Valid passports are required by all.
Currency: Baht (Bt) = 100 satang.
Health: precautions: Cholera, Typhoid & Polio, Malaria.
Climate: Generally hot, particularly between mid-February and June. The monsoon season runs from May to October, when the climate is still hot with torrential rains. The best time for traveling is November to February (cool season).
Traveling in Disaster Prone Areas
International Dialling Code: 011+66
Thai Geography:
Thailand is bounded to the west by Myanmar and the
Indian Ocean, to the
south and east by Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand, to the east
by
Cambodia, and to the north and east by Laos. Central Thailand is
dominated
by the Chao Pharaya River. In the northeast the Korat Plateau rises
about
305m (1000ft) above central plain.
This largely arid region covers one-third of the country. In the north, another one-third consists of forested hills.
General Information
Thailand caters will for its growing number of tourists. The six million people who visit each year find one of the biggest and best-organized tourist industries in Asia. The head-quarters of the helpful Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is in Bangkok , and there are offices across the country and serveral overseas branches . The relevant address add telephone number is given for each town and sight throughout this guide . The tourist industry is developing rapidly, and the adventurous traveller no longer need be restricted to organized tours or major tourist destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket , as the country becomes more accessible to independent travellers. There are many reputable travel agencies all over Thailand. They offer advice , book flights and accommodation, and organize sightseeing tours. Some pre-travel planing is necessary to avoid the worst of the rainy season and holiday periods such as the Chinese New Year.
When To Go
Thailand's weather can be temperatuous, with year-round humidity , rocketing temperatures and rains of biblical proportions . However, the optimum time to visit is during the cooler, drier months from November to February. It is no coincidence that this is the peak tourist season, when sight may get crowded .The hot season, from March to July , can be unbearable, while the rainy season, which generally lasts from June to October, is the least predictable of the tree periods.
What to take
As the climate in Thailand is generally hot and humid, it is advisable to dress in cool, non-restricting clothes made from natural fibres. A jumper may be needed in Northern and Northeastern regions during the cool season. Throughout Thailand, the rainy season brings sudden downpours; a light raincoat is handy. If visiting temples , appropriate dress is required , as is easily removable footware. A firstaid kit is also useful.
Advance Booking
Bangkok is a popular launching point for other Southeast Asian destinations, so it is necessary to book airline tickets well in advance. This is especially so during Thailand's peak tourist season, November to February, when flights and hotels are heavily booked. If you plan to travel during this period , it is wise to make arrangements at least three to six months prior to departure.
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