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.

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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✝ = 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°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Bangkok32
33°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Bangkok33
34°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Bangkok34
35°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Bangkok35
34°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Bangkok34
33°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Bangkok33
33°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Bangkok33
32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Bangkok32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Bangkok32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Bangkok32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Bangkok32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Bangkok31
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
1 day with some rainfall in January in Bangkok1
3 days with some rainfall in February in Bangkok3
3 days with some rainfall in March in Bangkok3
6 days with some rainfall in April in Bangkok6
15 days with some rainfall in May in Bangkok15
15 days with some rainfall in June in Bangkok15
17 days with some rainfall in July in Bangkok17
19 days with some rainfall in August in Bangkok19
20 days with some rainfall in September in Bangkok20
16 days with some rainfall in October in Bangkok16
6 days with some rainfall in November in Bangkok6
1 day with some rainfall in December in Bangkok1

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.

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

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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.

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

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Thailand covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Thailand with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Thailand travel features

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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 due to Covid-19?

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.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Thailand?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Thailand. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Thailand from the UK?

The flight time to Thailand from the UK is typically 15 hours.

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What is the time difference between Thailand and the UK?

The time difference between Thailand and the UK is UK time+7 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Thailand?

The main languages spoken in Thailand are Thai and Isan.

What is the currency in Thailand?

The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB).

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Which plugs are used in Thailand?

Thailand uses electrical plug type A + B + C + O (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Thailand?

They drive on the left side of the road in Thailand.

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