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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
REGIONAL AIRPORT PLANNING AHEAD
ATTRACTION
FERRY Thailand is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Before you begin your
next trip, make sure to read our helpful travel information, to ensure you
make the most of your time in Bangkok and beyond.

Myanmar
(Burma) Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai •

• Chiang Mai 

• Sukhothai
Laos

1HR 10MIN
THAILAND

Koh Samui

WHEN TO GO SHOPPING
Thailand enjoys a tropical climate and is generally hot From the moment you reach Thailand, you’ll be
Hellfire Pass • Ayutthaya
Kanchanaburi • all year round. The best time to visit is November to astounded by the sheer variety of goods on offer. At
Bridge on the Bangkok February when the temperatures are slightly cooler local markets and shopping centres (excluding the well
River Kwai  and there is less rainfall. known department stores) you’ll find genuine savings.
ANDAMAN • Bargaining is accepted just about everywhere except in
SEA
3HRS supermarkets, department stores and hotels.
2HRS LANGUAGE
1HR Vietnam
Thai is the official language, however English is widely Tourists can claim VAT Tax Refund for purchase of
• Pattaya Cambodia spoken in major tourist areas. goods with a value of THB2000 or more from select
participating stores. On purchase, a passport must
Koh Samet •
Hua Hin • Trat  TIME be presented for application forms to be processed.
Koh Chang • Thailand is 5 hours behind New Zealand Standard Goods, application form and original receipts must be
Time (NZST). presented at Customs prior to check-in for inspection
and to VAT Refund for Tourist Office after immigration
for the refund to be processed.
1HR 20MIN
1HR 20MIN 1HR VISAS & PASSPORTS
GULF OF All travellers to Thailand must carry a passport valid
THAILAND ELECTRICITY
for at least six months beyond the date of departure
from New Zealand. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card must 220V 50Hz. An international adapter is required.
be submitted through the Thailand Immigration Bureau
Koh Tao
website within three days before arriving in Thailand. TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
A visa exemption of up to 60 days is permitted if
Koh Phangan entering via an international airport. As visa information Phuket J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Koh Samui  can change at any time, we recommend you seek Temperature (max ºC) 32 33 34 34 33 32 32 31 31 31 31 32
Surat Thani advice regarding passports, visas, and other travel Average rainfall (mm) 23 26 59 138 270 237 284 283 387 296 174 62
Khao Lak • 50MIN requirements at safetravel.govt.nz Koh Samui J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Phang Nga CURRENCY Temperature (max ºC) 29 30 31 32 33 32 32 32 32 31 30 29
Phang Nga Bay Average rainfall (mm) 138 58 78 77 147 113 123 119 117 290 490 209
• Krabi  Baht (THB)
Phuket • Koh Yao Bangkok J F M A M J J A S O N D

Koh Phi Phi Koh Lanta TIPPING & ETIQUETTE Temperature (max ºC) 32 33 34 35 34 33 33 33 32 32 32 31
30 29 65 220 149 155 197 344 242 48 10
Average rainfall (mm)
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Tipping is not customary; however a token of
appreciation is always welcome. Dress conservatively Chiang Mai J F M A M J J A S O N D
when visiting religious sites. Avoid wearing short skirts Temperature (max ºC) 29 32 35 36 34 33 32 31 32 31 30 28
or shorts above the knee, singlets or sleeveless blouses.
Remember to remove your shoes before entering a Average rainfall (mm) 8 9 19 54 153 117 153 225 200 118 51 18
temple. Thai culture is unique so take some time to learn
about the varying customs and requirements.
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