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Thailand Islands - Travel Basics
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Visas
Visa requirements will differ according to the country of origin. Citizens from the UK, Australia, Canada, USA and most EU member countries will require a passport and are normally issued with a 30 day visa on arrival in Thailand. Other conditions of entry may also apply such as travellers must have a return ticket and enough funds to support themselves while travelling in Thailand. For visa conditions, check with the Thai consulate in your own country or online.
Best time to go to Thailand
The best to visit Thailand is also the peak tourist season in Thailand which starts at the beginning of December and finishes around the end of February or March. The weather during this period is cooler & dryer compared to other months of the year. |
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As it is also the peak season, most island resorts will be crowded and hotel prices will rise dramatically compared to low season prices. To ensure that you get the hotel and resort of your choice, it is best to book as early as possible as most of the popular hotels fill up quickly.
Currency
The currency of Thailand is Baht (฿) and is available in notes which are in denominations of ฿10, 100, ฿50, ฿500 and ฿1000. Coins are available in denominations of 25 satang, 50 satang, ฿1, ฿5 and ฿10. To obtain currency, Thailand has a good network of ATMs and credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Banking hours are from 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Tourists can change currencies at Bureaux De Changes which are found in major towns, cities and resorts or through their hotel. |
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