Thailand

Thailand offers tropical islands, forested mountains and rich cultural heritage, with the best regions to explore including northern Thailand, Chiang Mai, the Andaman coast, Khao Sok National Park and central Thailand.

Chiang Mai & Northern Highlands: Northern Thailand’s mountains and temples create rewarding opportunities for trekking and cultural exploration.

Golden Triangle: The remote Golden Triangle region offers mountain trekking through hill tribe villages and forested landscapes.

Andaman Coast Islands: Limestone cliffs and tropical islands along the Andaman coast provide spectacular settings for kayaking and coastal exploration.

Khao Sok National Park: Dense rainforest and limestone mountains define Khao Sok National Park where jungle trekking and lake exploration reveal rich biodiversity.

Central Thailand Cultural Heartland: Central Thailand contains historic capitals, temples and river landscapes central to Thai history.

The best time to travel to Thailand for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally Nov–Feb, when temperatures are comfortable and conditions are favourable for exploring landscapes, national parks and cultural highlights.

Thailand has a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Most regions experience distinct wet and dry seasons which influence travel conditions.

During the wetter season tropical showers refresh the landscape and create lush green forests and flowing rivers. While humidity is higher, this time can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant scenery and quieter trails.

Thailand is +7 hours ahead of UTC/GMT time

Standard Thai is the primary and official language, spoken by almost all of the population.

Malay, Burmese, Mon, Khmer and various hill tribe and Sino-Tibetan languages are spoken among different rural and ethnic communities.

English is a secondary language of the elite, and widely spoken in business, government, tertiary education and tourism spheres, and among younger generations.

Thais are generally very friendly and attempts on your part to learn some basic Thai will be happily received!

Thai Baht (THB)

All major currencies are easily exchanged in Thailand including USD, EUR, GBP and AUD.

ATM's are easily accessible and reliable throughout Thailand.

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Electricity in Thailand is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin types are A. (2 flat prong) or type C. (2 round prong).

Australian, British, Canadian, United States and New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa for entry into Thailand for stays of up to 60 days.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

All foreign nationals are required to complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entering Thailand. To complete your TDAC, please visit the official web portal: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

Arrival card information should be submitted at least 3 days prior to arrival. For further information, including a step-by-step guide to completing and submitting the TDAC online, visit: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/manual/en/

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Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.