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Thailand is firmly established as one of the most popular backpacker destinations for a gap year. Thailand's warm, friendly people, truly stunning tropical beaches and excellent trekking attract more visitors than any other country in South-east Asia.

Thailand Fact File


Flag of Thailand Capital: Bangkok
Currency: Baht

Languages: Thai, English
Main religion: Buddhism
UK visa requirements: 30 day tourist visa issued free on entry, 60 day extended tourist visa (£25)
Time difference from UK: 8 hrs forward
Temperature range in Bangkok: 26C - 30C

Thailand Travel Advice


Month

Average Temperature
(at minimum)

Average Temperature
(at maximum)

Relative
humidity(am)

Relative
humidity(pm)

Average precipitation
(mm)

January

20

32

91

53

8

February

22

33

92

55

20

March

24

34

92

56

36

April

25

35

90

58

58

May

25

34

91

64

198

June

24

33

90

67

160

July

24

32

91

66

160

August

24

32

92

66

175

September

24

32

94

70

305

October

24

31

93

70

206

November

22

31

92

65

66

December

20

31

91

56

5


Real Gap's Thailand Highlights

The city of Bangkok
Bangkok is an amazing city where everything seems to be going on at once. Don't miss a night down Koh San Road, haggling at the floating markets, or a tuk tuk ride around the city. All of our Thailand programmes include a stopover in Bangkok where you can explore the city yourself!

The Grand Palace in Bangkok
Thailand's unmissable temple. Visit it on your stopover in Bangkok on any of our programmes in Thailand.

Chiang Mai
Visit Chiang Mai for breathtaking scenery and fascinating hill tribe culture. Our Thai Experience programme gives you the opportunity to meet local rural communities, whilst having the chance to really experience the culture and traditions of this fascinating part of Thailand.

Koh Tao
The beautiful island of Ko Tao is the best place in Thailand for scuba diving and snorkelling. Explore the clear waters of Koh Tao on out Thai Dive and Culture Programme.

Koh Samet
A beautiful island with powdery white sand that was declared an national park in 1981. Our Thai Experience Programme takes you to Koh Samet on a beach relaxation week after the trekking or volunteering phase of the programme.

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