Thailand travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Thailand with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Thailand.

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Thailand travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Thailand with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Thailand - quick facts
Flight time^✝	15 hours
Time difference	UK +7 hours
Language(s)	Thai, Isan
Currency	Thai Baht
Electricity	A + B + C + O plug (230V)
Driving side	Left

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Thailand tourist information

Tourism Authority of Thailand

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Thailand weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	32	33	34	35	34	33	33	32	32	32	32	31
Hours of sunshine (daily)	9	9	8	8	7	6	6	5	5	6	8	8
Days with some rainfall	1	3	3	6	15	15	17	19	20	16	6	1

The Thailand weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Bangkok.

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Thailand travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Thailand from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Thailand - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Thailand - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Thailand - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Thailand - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Thailand - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Thailand - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Thailand.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO travel advice

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Thailand travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Thailand with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Thailand - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Thailand - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Thailand - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Thailand, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Thailand travel features

Do you want to learn more about Thailand? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Thailand.

Thailand FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Thailand including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Thailand?

Thailand is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Thailand.

Check out Department of Disease Control, Thailand for more information.