Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Thailand Weather: When is the Best Time to Travel to Thailand

Thailand WeatherThe tropical weather of Thailand is one of the reasons drawing a number of visitors to the country. With the average temperature between 28-35°C (82-95°F) through out the year, the weather tends to be hot and humid to others especially those coming from the West. Despite the joke saying that there's three seasons in Thailand; hot, hotter, and the hottest, the careful observer will find that the country is actually possesses three seasons;

Winter: Starts from November and lasts until the end of February. While the temperature will be at the lowest, you can barely feel the coldness and might only need a light sweater: Unless you are going to be up in the mountain ranges of Northern Thailand where the temperature can fall as low as 5°C, then you probably need a thick jacket and a scarf. Winter is the most popular time to visit the country. You will find it quite difficult to get a flight and accommodation or they can be very expensive especially during festive time like Christmas and New Year's.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

What to Pack to Thailand – Tips for First-time Visitors

Packing your bag for a trip to Thailand can sometimes be frustrated. However, as Thailand is a tropical country and things are in a minimal price to buy, you can bring as little as possible and leave the others for a shopping spree in the country.

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Documents and Money

Money belt or hidden wallet to hang around your neck are one of the good option to protect your money from pickpockets.