Travel Guide

Thailand

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country known for tropical beaches, ornate royal palaces, ancient ruins and decorative temples housing figures of Buddha. Itโ€™s a country full of rich culture, scenic beauty and deliciously flavorful cuisine. Bangkok, its capital, is an ultramodern cityscape while iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew) rest nearby. Beach towns like the wild ride that is Pattaya, fashionable Hua Hin and Kho Phi Phi offer beautiful sandy shores and emerald green waters worth exploring.

Map

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When & How to Travel

Best Time of Year

Cool, dry season (November to February)

Visa Requirements

Visa free up to 30 days (US, United Kingdom & over 40 other countries); starting December 1, 2024, Thailand will implement an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt visitors

Currency

Thai Baht (THB, เธฟ)

Key Phrases

  • Sร -wร t-dii khรข (women)/Sร -wร t-dii khrรกp (men)

  • Chฤฑฬ€/Mรขy

  • Pord/Kop khun krab