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Thailand Fact Sheet

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Beautiful, sensual, culture-rich Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for honeymooners, backpackers, and adventure-seekers alike. Offering some of the most amazing accommodation in the world, Thailand is one of our favourite destinations too! Browse through the tours we currently have on offer, or contact us today for your own, personalised itinerary.

When to go

Monsoon season runs from July to November, making it a sticky and rather uncomfortable time to visit. Following this (up till about mid-February) is a cool, dry period. Summer is hottest between March and June. And so November to February are the best months to travel in Thailand as the weather is kind and the beaches are at their best. This is also when Thailand has most of their festivals. If you want to miss the crowds travel in the low seasons (April to June, September and October) - or stay away from the busiest destinations during peak season (Chiang Mai and all islands and beaches!).

Thailand Full Moon Dates

2010
28 April
29 May
26 June
28 July
25 August

23 September
23 October
21 November
21 December

Notable events

January	That Phanom Festival (annual) Chiang Mai Flower Festival (annual) Phra Nakhon Khiri Diamond Festival (annual) 26-27th: Chinese New Year (annual)
February	Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony (annual - Trang) Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair (annual)
March	Hua Hin International Kite Festival (annual - Hua Hin) King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament (annual - Golden Triangle)
April	Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung Festival 6th - Chakri Day (Official Holiday) Songkran (Celebration of Lunar New Year) Buddhist Elephant Ordienation Celebration (Sukhothai)
May	1st - International Labour Day (Official Holiday) 5th - Coronation Day (Official Holiday) Yasothon Rocket Festival (annual festival in Yasothon to lure the rain gods) City Pillar Inthakin Festival (annual peace festival in Chiang Mai)
June	Bun Phra Wet (Phi Ta Khon) Festival Koh Samui Regatta (annual boat races from Chaweng Beach) Hua Hin Jazz Festival (annual festival in Hua Hin)
July	Asalha Puja (Commemorates Buddha's first sermon) Khao Phansa (Official Holiday - beginning of Buddhist 'lent')
August	12th - Queen's Birthday (Official Holiday) Por tor Festival (annual - Phuket)
September	Narathiwat Fair (week-long festival - Narathiwat) Thailand International Swan-boat Races Vegetarian Festival
October	23rd - Chulalongkorn Day (Official Holiday)
November	Kathin (end of Buddhist 'lent') Loi Krathong (Full moon - north of Thailand) Surin Annual Elephant Roundup (3rd weekend of November, Thailand's biggest elephant show) River Khwae Bridge Week (Kanchanaburi)
December	5th - King's Birthday (Official Holiday) 10th - Constitution Day (Official Holiday)

Visa and Health Requirements for Thailand

Visa - South African passport holders staying for tourism purposes for up to 30 days do not require a visa.

Vaccination - Yellow Fever is compulsory if coming from an infected area. Hepatitus A/B, Tetanus and Polio vaccinations are recommended. Malaria prophylaxis should be taken as a precaution.

Updated June 2010