Tours in Thailand

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the best time of year to visit Thailand?

   The best time of year to head to Thailand is between November and March – this is the warmest and driest part of the year. The summer months from May to September see the heaviest rainfall and highest humidity, but if you want to avoid the crowds and don’t mind a few downpours, then this might be a good time for you to go.

2. How much will a trip to Thailand cost?

   That depends entirely on your budget and what it is you want to do – but generally speaking, it’s a fairly affordable destination for visitors to make the most of.

   Those travelling on a shoestring are recommended to put aside $35 (£28) per day, while mid-range tourists can really push the boat out with a $96 (£76) daily budget. However, for $290 (£230) per day, you can get a high end, luxury experience throughout your vacation.

3. What’s the climate like?

   Thailand has a tropical climate, with three distinct seasons: a hot season from March to May, a rainy (monsoon) season from May to October, and a dry/cool season from November to February. April is the hottest month in Thailand.

4. What’s the currency in Thailand?

   Thai baht

5. What’s the local language?

   Thai

6. Time zone:

   Thailand’s time zone is GMT +7, which puts it seven hours ahead of London, 12 hours ahead of New York City and 15 hours ahead of LA. 

7. Is it safe to visit Thailand?

   It is generally very safe to visit Thailand and very few tourists encounter problems. However, visitors are advised against all non-essential travel to the Pattani Province, the Yala Province, the Narathiwat Province and southern Songkhla Province – south of the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom, and south of the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Padang Besar.

8. Major Airports in Thailand:

   • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok
   • Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Bangkok
   • Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
   • Phuket International Airport (HKT)

9. What are the top five places to visit in Thailand?

   • Bangkok – the chaotic capital with stunning shrines and buzzing nightlife
   • Chiang Mai – cultural and religious history mix in the mountainous north
   • Phuket – the largest island in Thailand with a beautiful coastline along the Andaman Sea
   • Koh Phi Phi – pristine beaches and colourful marine life by day, party central by night
   • Mae Hong Son – remote province in the north with national parks, hot springs, trekking and hill tribe villages

10. What are the top five Thai dishes to try?

    • Pad Thai – Thai noodle stir fry dish with peanuts and vegetables in a delicious sauce
    • Tom Yum Goong – a hot and sour spicy prawn soup
    • Gaeng Daeng – a red curry typically made with beef, pork or chicken
    • Gaeng Keow Wan Gai – a green curry, with coconut cream, usually made with chicken
    • Kao Pad – Thailand’s take on fried rice, a popular street food dish