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Thailand

Country · Asia, South-eastern Asia

Thailand
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Thailand is located in South-eastern Asia and covers an area of 513,120 km2 with a population of about 72 million. Its capital is Bangkok. The country offers a range of cities and sights for travellers.

Highlights

The site covers 36 sights in total. Top sights include the Grand Palace, Sanctuary of Truth, Khaosan Road, Dusit Palace, Ayutthaya Historical Park (UNESCO), Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, Khao Sok National Park, Sukhumvit Road, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Tiger Cave Temple, Wat Chedi Luang, Similan Islands, Sukhothai Historical Park (UNESCO), Lumphini Park, Wat Phra Singh, Ko Samet, Khao Yai National Park (UNESCO), and Phra Pathommachedi. Listed cities include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, Lopburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Tak.

Food and drink

Local dishes include Tom yum, Pad thai, Green curry, Tom kha kai, Massaman curry, Phat kaphrao, Red curry, Thai curry, Nasi kerabu, Mu kratha, Nam ngiao, and Yellow curry.

When to go

This climate information applies to the capital, Bangkok. January and December are drier months with rain under 15 mm on about 2 to 3 days, and daily highs around 30 °C to 31 °C and lows of 21 °C. September and October see higher rainfall, with September receiving 303 mm of rain on about 28 days and highs of 31 °C. April is the warmest month with daily highs of 35 °C and lows of 27 °C, along with 81 mm of rain.

Practical notes

The currency is the baht (THB). The official language is Thai. Plugs are of type A, B, C, and F, with a voltage of 220.0 V. Driving is on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC+07:00.

Cities

Food and drink to try in Thailand

  • Tom yum
  • Pad thai
  • Green curry
  • Tom kha kai
  • Massaman curry
  • Phat kaphrao
  • Red curry
  • Thai curry
  • Nasi kerabu
  • Mu kratha
  • Nam ngiao
  • Yellow curry

Top sights in Thailand

  1. Grand PalaceGrand PalaceBangkok
  2. Phi Phi IslandsPhi Phi Islands
  3. Sanctuary of TruthSanctuary of TruthPattaya
  4. Khaosan RoadKhaosan RoadBangkok
  5. Dusit PalaceDusit PalaceBangkok
  6. Ayutthaya Historical ParkUNESCOAyutthaya Historical Park
  7. Wat Phra That Doi SuthepWat Phra That Doi SuthepChiang Mai
  8. Doi InthanonDoi Inthanon
  9. Khao Sok National ParkKhao Sok National Park
  10. Sukhumvit RoadSukhumvit RoadBangkok
  11. Wat ChaiwatthanaramWat Chaiwatthanaram
  12. Tiger Cave TempleTiger Cave TempleKrabi Town
  1. Wat Chedi Luang · Chiang Mai
  2. Similan Islands
  3. Sukhothai Historical ParkUNESCO
  4. Lumphini Park · Bangkok
  5. Wat Phra Singh · Chiang Mai
  6. Ko Samet · Rayong
  7. Khao Yai National ParkUNESCO
  8. Phra Pathommachedi · Nakhon Pathom
  9. Si Thep Historical ParkUNESCO
  10. Ban Chiang · Udon ThaniUNESCO
  11. Wat Sam Phran · Nakhon Pathom
  12. Kaeng Krachan National ParkUNESCO
  13. Wat Phra MahathatUNESCO
  14. Phraya Nakhon Cave · Hua Hin
  15. Bhumibol Dam · Tak
  16. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park · Hua Hin
  17. Erawan National Park · Kanchanaburi
  18. Phra Prang Sam Yot · Lopburi
  19. JEATH War Museum · Kanchanaburi
  20. Rajabhakti Park · Hua Hin
  21. Wat Phra Phutthabat · Lopburi
  22. Moei River · Tak
  23. Mueang Sing Historical Park · Kanchanaburi
  24. King Narai's Palace · Lopburi

UNESCO sites in Thailand →

Weather by month

The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 303 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C313234353333323231313130
Average low, °C212425272626262625242321
Rainfall, mm14184081207154156182303253527
Rainy days34710212326272824102

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bangkok (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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