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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO CURRENCY
Thailand enjoys a tropical climate and is Thailand’s currency is the Baht.
generally hot all year round. The best time
to visit is November to February when the SHOPPING
temperatures are slightly cooler and there is From the moment you reach Thailand, you’ll be
less rainfall. astounded by the sheer variety of goods on offer.
At local markets and shopping centres (excluding
VISAS & PASSPORTS the well known department stores) you’ll find the
A valid passport is required with at least six real bargains. Bargaining is accepted just about
months validity beyond the intended stay. everywhere except in supermarkets, department
A visa is not required for holiday travel of stays stores and hotels.
less than 60 days. Travel advice is available
from the New Zealand Government Ministry of Tourists can claim VAT Tax Refund for purchase
Foreign Affairs and Trade at safetravel.govt.nz. of goods with a value of THB2000 or more
from select participating stores. On purchase, a
passport must be presented for application forms
TIME to be processed. Goods, application form and
Thailand is five hours behind New Zealand original receipts must be presented at Customs
Standard Time (NZST). prior to check-in for inspection and to VAT Refund
for Tourist Office after immigration for the refund to
Myanmar ELECTRICITY
(Burma) Golden Triangle INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 220V 50Hz. An adapter is required. Select be processed.
Chiang Rai • REGIONAL AIRPORT hotels have international and USB sockets
ATTRACTION available to directly plug charging devices TIPPING & ETIQUETTE
FERRY and appliances. Tipping is not customary; however a token of
appreciation is always welcome.
LANGUAGE Dress conservatively when visiting religious sites.
• Chiang Mai  Thai is the official language, however English Avoid wearing short skirts or shorts above the
is widely understood, particularly in major knee, singlets or sleeveless blouses. Remember to
tourist areas. remove your shoes before entering a temple. Thai
culture is unique so take some time to learn about
the varying customs and requirements.

• Sukhothai TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Laos Phuket J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 32 33 34 34 33 32 32 31 31 31 31 32
Average rainfall (mm) 23 26 59 138 270 237 284 283 387 296 174 62
1HR 10MIN
THAILAND Koh Samui J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 29 30 31 32 33 32 32 32 32 31 30 29
Average rainfall (mm) 138 58 78 77 147 113 123 119 117 290 490 209
Bangkok J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 32 33 34 35 34 33 33 33 32 32 32 31
Average rainfall (mm) 9 30 29 65 220 149 155 197 344 242 48 10
Hellfire Pass • Ayutthaya Chiang Mai J F M A M J J A S O N D
Kanchanaburi • Temperature (max ºC) 29 32 35 36 34 33 32 31 32 31 30 28
Bridge on the Bangkok Average rainfall (mm) 8 9 19 54 153 117 153 225 200 118 51 18
River Kwai 
•
3HRS
2HRS Vietnam
1HR
• Pattaya Cambodia
ANDAMAN
SEA Koh Samet •
Hua Hin • Trat 
Koh Chang •

1HR 20MIN
1HR 20MIN 1HR
GULF OF
THAILAND
Koh Tao
Koh Phangan
• Koh Samui 
Khao Lak • 50MIN Surat Thani
• Phang Nga
Phang Nga Bay
• Krabi 
Phuket • Koh Yao

Koh Phi Phi
Koh Lanta

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