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Laos Climate & Weather Averages in Thailand Mae Hong Son Gulf Of Phayao Tonkin Temperatures can rise up to Destination Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Nan 32 ºC during the day but at night can plummet to 15 ºC Cold or lower. Bangkok Phrae Khuan Temperatures usually Uttaradit Undon Thani between 22 ºC and 32 ºC Nong Bua Lamphu Warm Sukhothai Chiang Mai Tak Kaen Xé Banghiang Temperatures rise Kamphaeng Phichit Phet Maha Sarakham above 32 ºC Hot Chaiyaphum Roi Et Amnat Charoen Uthai Thani THAILAND Mae Nam Regular rainfall with high Chai Nat Mun Lop Lam and temperatures Khuan Si Sa Ket Sing Buri Buri Dom usually between 25 ºC and Koh Samui Khao Surin Noi Laem Sara Buri Rain 33 ºC Suphan Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Buri Sounth Nakhon Nayok Kanchanaburi Prachin Buri Sea* The actual climate in Thailand’s Regions can vary a bit. Sa Kaeo Bangkok Samut Shakhon Chon Buri Andaman Samut Songkharam Sea Phatthaya Philipines Thailand’s climate can be divided into three seasons. The most popular time to visit the Southeast Sattahip Asian country is from November to February when the weather is cool and dry. Whilst there’s Trat usually just a small drop in temperature in the South, the North can get quite chilly during these Prachuap months – especially at night. In March, the temperatures start to rise, with April being the hottest Khiri Khan month, until the southwest monsoon brings regular downpours and high humidity from May to Gulf of October. In Thailand’s south, the Andaman coast sees heavy rains and storms, with some islands Thailand being completely closed during this time. The Lower Gulf coast, on the other hand, experiences Chumphom most rainfall from September to December, brought by the northeast monsoon.

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Thailand Things toKnow Currency Language 69 million Population other localdialects Thai (official),Lanna,Pakandnumerous UTC +7 Bangkok Visa ICT IndochinaTime Live somelocaltraditions Festivals with flowersandadorned withalightedcandle. krathongs are usually made of banana leaves, decorated the watergoddessandletting goofmisfortune.Thesesmall ‘krathongs’, intotheriversorlakes asameansofthanking participate by releasingsmalldecorative boats,called of themostbeautifulfestivitiesinThailand. People celebration usuallytakes placeinNovemberandisone Also known as ‘the festival of light’, the Buddhist each otherusingwatergunsandbuckets ofwater. bysoaking celebrating people with fight water full-on a these traditions continuetoexist, hasgrowninto with waterasaformofcleansingbadspirits.Whilst Buddha imagesandmonks’hands,splasheachother their housebeforethecelebrations, pourscentedwateron role duringSongkran; traditionally, Thaipeopleclean temples to pray and make . Water plays an important regions), some in vary families come together, pay respect to elders and visit can duration (the 15 to 13 April Year andisthecountry’s mostimportantfestival.From Songkran marksthebeginningoftraditional ThaiNew Songkran Thailand Destination Guide vehicles andtwospeedboats. In Thailand,Discovaownsandoperates afleetof25 ownership Fleet 17 2 1 7 Toyota CommuterD4D9seatsinChiangMai Toyota CommuterD4D9seatsinBangkok Toyota CommuterD4D9seatsinPhuket Speedboats 35 seatsinPhuket man expressing histhankswouldsay ‘Kob khunkrup’.” example, awoman greetingsomebody wouldsay ‘Sawasdeekha’,whilst a more polite. 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Typicallyfoundonthestreetrather thanrestaurants, and slightlysourtaste,toppedwithachoiceofcurriesfresh This localfavouriteisfermentedricenoodles,withadelicatetexture encompasses salty, sweet,spicy, sourandbitterflavoursallinone! sugar, peanuts,lime,tomatoesandlongbeans.Thissignaturedish a vibrant concoctionoffreshchillies,,driedshrimp,palm A refreshingsaladmadefromshreddedgreenpapaya mixedwith Som Tam Thai Thailand Destination Guide atmosphere ofasouthernThaivillage. of waters emerald the AndamanSea.Theresort’s award-winningarchitectureandtropicallandscapeswereinspiredby the the and beaches sand white cliffs, limestone foliage, lush blends perfectly Peninsula Rayavadee’s settingontheedgeofKrabi’s NationalMarineParkattheheartofstunningPhranang Rayavadee extravagance. 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Rusticroadsidevendorscompetewith Angels, but perhaps a more fitting moniker would be the It’s locallyknownas“KrungThep”,meaningtheCityof streets itquicklyturnsintoanexhilarating destination. at first, once you find your feet in the Thai capital’s busy Whilst Bangkok may seemoverwhelmingandintense Bangkok 3 BUPHA SAWAN BANGKOK NOI Wutthakat VILLAGE Bangkok forFamilies Bang Phai ARUN AMARIN Bhasicharoen Wat Paknam Charan 13 Non Bang Khun 1 4 Bangkok StreetEatsbyTuk-Tuk SIRI RAT Wat ChanaSongkhram Tha PharaChan A TasteofChinatown’sFoodandCulture HIRANRUCHI Pho Nimit Itsaraphap River Chao Phraya BANG YIKHAN Woramahawihan Wat Kanlayanamit The GrandPalace Sanam Chai BANGKOK KHLONG SAN River Chao Phraya Rajavaravihara Wat Somanas WAT THEPSIRIN Buddha Golden 2 Wat Mangkong PHROMCHAI YAN NAWA MAHA NAK River Chao Phraya VILLAGE SI YAEK Throne Ananta Samakhom Bangkok ShoppingSpree National Stadium Hua Lampong House Museum Station Surasak WANG MAI BANG RAK RATCHATHEWI Choong Nosin SATHON Ratchatewi Siam Phaya Tai Daeng Sanam Pao Si Lom Lumphini Monument Victory MAHA MEK Park Ratchadamri Lumphini THUNG Chit Lom one evening. in flavours exciting and exotic the all up soaking whilst Thailand, in culture Chinese of influence rich the and of traditions to experiencethehustleandbustleofcity. Discovertheancient and world-renownedstreetfood,there’s noplacelike Chinatown on thiscultural foodietour.Withitssprawling locallife,richhistory Discover oneofBangkok’s oldestandmostvibrant neighbourhoods museum fullofinteractive displays aboutThaihistory andculture. fish. End the day with a short trip on the city’s MRT line to arrive at a a localtemple,whilethechildrencanenjoy paintingandfeeding the community. Refresh with an iced coffee, explore the craft shops and boat tripthroughBangkok’s canalsbeforearrivingatanart Keep aneyeoutforprehistoricmonitorlizardsonascenic longtail riverside shoppingcomplex. affordable ending the day in style at the city’s glamorous and recently opened of selection vast the clothing andotherproductsattwopopularwholesaleoutletsbefore Explore tour. full-day this with Find outwhy Bangkok isoneoftheworld’s bestshoppingdestinations famous landmarksbeautifullyilluminatedafterdark. fresh fruit and localdelicacies, and exploresomeofBangkok’s most streets, stoppingalongtheway tovisitbustlingnightmarkets, sample food tour.Enjoy thethrillingjourneythroughcity’s livelynight Discover Bangkok’s vibrant lifestyle on anevening tuk-tuk ride and popular withyoung Thais. our tourends witharefreshingdrink atacoollivemusicbar Besides experiencing thelocalflavours ofBangkok’s Chinatown, Discova the Difference 4. ATaste ofChinatown’s Food andCulture the maintouristsites. 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Visitthecity’s must- Whiz throughthecharmingstreetsofdowntownChiangMaionone temples inaonceforgottencity. indigenous mountainhilltribesandbeawedby ancientruinsand together. ExplorethecountrysidealongMekong River,visit the famousGoldenTrianglewhereThailand,Burma,andLaoscome Embark onascenictriptothenorthernborderofThailandsee countryside. along Trek nature trails, stopby awaterfallandfallinlovewiththemagical making. coffee in lesson hands-on a enjoy and people beyond ChiangMaiintothehillycountryside.MeetlocalKaren Get adeeperinsightintoNorthernThailand’s cultureandtravel pagodas, oneofthe uniquehighlights ofNorthern Thailand! On thistour, weincludeatrekuptothe rarely visited floating Most day tripstoLampang focusonthetemples inthetowncentre. Discova the Difference 5. ATriptoThailand’s FloatingPagodas adults and1child(under17)isfree(validuntil31 October2021). Exclusive offer!Book4adultsandthe4thjoinsfor free,orbook2 Discova theDifference 4. Tuk-TukCountrysideAdventure 3. 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The resort enjoys a pristine soft, sandy 800-metre long beachfront and Phi IslandVillageBeachResortislocatedon70acresofexquisitetropicalgardens Phuket’s world-famous westcoast. heart ofThailand’s mostexciting island.It’s theidealbaseforanunforgettableholiday on the in right guests Phuketputs Vibe Patong X2 district, entertainment vibrantand dining Just ashortwalkfromthesoftwhitesandsofPatongBeachandwithineasyreach 65 Moo1,Tambon Sakoo, AmphurThalang,Phuket 83110,Thailand. 78 Ko Yao District,Phang-nga82160,Thailand. 9 Moo8,Aonang, Muang,Krabi 81000,Thailand. 5/55 HaadPatongRoad,PaTong, KathuDistrict,Phuket 83150,Thailand. 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Comprisedofover50smallerislands,the main hours furthereastliestheKoh ChangMarineNational favourite island getaway forBangkokians, whilst three a Samet, Koh is stop Next fade. to starts music the find deserved buttravel eastalongtheGulfcoastandyou’ll Pattaya’s reputationasa raucous partytowniswell- Thai culture,languageandarchitecture. Siam’s ancient capitals and discover how they influenced remind of a once glorious past. 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