TRAVELLING TO THAILAND
A Dazzling City
Bangkok is a vibrant city, filled with incredibly interesting opportunities.
TRAVEL TIPS
CLIMATE AND WEATHER
Located in the centre of the Southeast Asian Peninsula, with a year-round summery weather.
Hot Season: March to May
Rainy Season: Mid-May to October
Dry and Cool Season: November to February
LANGUAGE
Central Thai is the sole official language of Thailand, which is listed as the principal language of education and government; while English is the most common second language in Thailand.
POPULATION
Over 71.6 million
TAX/VAT
7% for most of the sale of goods/ services or imported goods/services
TIME ZONE
UTC/GMT +7 hours
BUSINESS HOURS
Tourist attractions & government offices:
Every Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Private Companies:
Every Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Skytrain (BTS) & Subway (MRT):
Daily from 6.00am to 12.00am
ELECTRICITY
220V / 50Hz UK plug
COUNTRY CODE
Dial +66
Learn More About Thailand
For more information, please visit the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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