Hotels in Thailand

Thailand

• Geographic location:Thailand is located in southeast Asia and is bordered to the west by the Andaman Sea, Burma, with the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, Laos and Cambodia to the east
• Capital:Bangkok
• Language:Thai
• Travel documents required:Nationals from over 41 different nationalities, including those from most of Europe , Australia, New Zealand and the USA are able to enter Thailand without a prearranged visa for 30 days at no charge. See www.mfa.go.th for more details
• Voltage used :220 volts a 50H
• Time zone:GMT +7
• Dialling code:Country Code: +66
• Climate:The best time to visit is during November and February when its less likely to rain. From June to August is Thailand's rainy season. Temperatures are hot and humid
• Vaccines:Get vacinated against Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Yellow fever and Malaria
• Currency:Baht (THB)

• Bang On in Bangkok

    by   Alex

  For those seeking real adventure, then head to Bangkok for a real shock to the senses. There’s so much to see here, but don’t think for one minute, you’ll be in for a relaxing holiday. Haring around the city in this smog soaked city in the local taxis is experience enough, however, in amongst the chaos, expect to see some real beauty. Amazingly, Bangkok has preserved its cultural heritage magnificently. Pay and visit to Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha to see why. These monuments optimise all that is wonderful about Bangkok, just remember to dress respectively (cover shoulders and legs) when you visit or risk missing out�

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  • Published   12/06/2009
  
  

• Big Shock in Bangkok

    by   Alex

  For travellers who have never been to Asia, and had their feet firmly planted in Northern Europe will be in for a big shock the minute they set foot in Bangkok. The city is 100% chaos, and it’s pretty disarming for those who expect to find any kind of Asian charm in this bustling metropolis. For me, my first thought was where and what to eat. And if you’ve never seen a dog look depressed, then come to Bangkok. The amount of stray animals roaming the streets is also pretty horrifying– The RSPCA would have a field day here. However, that said, once you acclimatise to the city, it can be a really positive and privileged experience that's both grand and grotty in equal measures. But best of all, is at the end of your stay, you get to leave�

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  • Published   12/06/2009