Thailand

Thailand is an exciting and colorful land with high, tree-carpeted mountains, jungles rich with wildlife and exotic plants; shining rivers tumbling to the plains on their way to a warm water gulf rimmed by miles of golden sands. With two coastlines, a mild climate and countless islands to explore, Thailand is a natural haven for scuba divers. The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand contain some of the world's most exotic and diverse range of marine life. Many first class diving sites have been discovered in recent years.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CLIMATE: The climate in Thailand is hot and humid. The hottest months are March to May, the coolest November to February. The monsoon lasts from June to October, but it does not rain continuously throughout the day. Best time to visit November to April.

CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the baht. One Australian Dollar is worth approximately 28 baht and one US Dollar is worth approximately 32 baht. 

DRESS: Cool, light and loose cotton clothing is recommended for this very hot and humid climate. Warmer clothes are required for colder nights in Northern regions from November to February. Bangkok is highly westernized in its business and social dress with many provincial centres following suit.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Australian and US passengers travelling to Thailand require a passport which must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay. Australian and US passport holders do not require a visa for stays up to 15 days. For stays beyond this time a visa must be obtained before departure. 

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Consult your doctor for recommended medication and inoculations.

LANGUAGE: Thai is the main language spoken. Some Chinese languages are also spoken and English is spoken in areas catering for tourists. 

ELECTRICITY: Electricity is 220 volts.

DEPARTURE TAX: Taxes are prepaid on your airline ticket.