Travel advisory · ThailandSome governments advise against travel to parts of Thailand.The warnings cover only these areas: 50 km strip along the Cambodian border, Narathiwat, Pattani, Southern Songkhla (Chana, Na Thawi, Thepha and Saba Yoi districts), Thailand-Cambodia border region (entire length), Yala, 20 km strip along the Cambodian border.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

50 km strip along the Cambodian border · avoid all travel · Canada, France, New Zealand
Narathiwat · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Pattani · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Southern Songkhla (Chana, Na Thawi, Thepha and Saba Yoi districts) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Thailand-Cambodia border region (entire length) · avoid all travel · Spain, Ireland, Italy
Yala · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
20 km strip along the Cambodian border · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, UK

Also named by one government: Border zones of Buriram province (Spain), Border zones of Sisaket province (Spain), Border zones of Surin province (Spain), Border zones of Ubon Ratchathani province (Spain), East of Highways 408 and 4113, including Sakom (Canada), Entire Myanmar border (except Mae Sot) (France), Hat Yai city (Canada), Areas near the Thai-Malaysia border (Ireland), Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line (UK), Myanmar border in Mae Hong Son and Tak provinces (Italy), Myanmar border in Tak and Chiang Mai provinces (Spain), Phatthalung province (France), Preah Vihear Temple zone (Sisaket) (Italy), Satun province (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise Normal Precautions	Jul 7, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country; partial warnings for border and southern areas (regional advisories)	Oct 26, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	Normal Precautions (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased vigilance across the country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Asia

Thailand

Travelers come for Bangkok's temples and street food, the cooler hills of the north, and beaches on two coasts with dry seasons at different times.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Thailand

Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia, with Bangkok as its capital and largest city. Bangkok is the usual starting point, known for its temples, street food and boats on the Chao Phraya River. Chiang Mai, in the north, is the base for trips into the hill country, where the air is cooler and the pace is slower. The country also has two island coasts: the Andaman side on the Andaman Sea, and the Gulf side on the Gulf of Thailand.

A first trip often pairs Bangkok with one more region, such as the north or a beach stay on one coast, since travel between them takes time. The Andaman side is driest from November to April. The Gulf side is wettest from about October to December, so the two coasts suit different months.

Five things to know before Thailand

Fill in the TDAC before you land
Most Western passports get a 30-day visa-free stay from 15 September 2026. Submit the online Thailand Digital Arrival Card shortly before you fly and keep the confirmation on your phone. Thailand entry rules
Pick the coast by season
The Andaman side (Phuket, Krabi) is driest from November to April. The Gulf (Koh Samui) gets its heaviest rain from October to December.
Use trains and boats in Bangkok
Traffic makes taxis slow at rush hour. The BTS and MRT cover the center, and the Chao Phraya Express boat is the easy way to the old town. Bangkok
Dress for the temples
Cover shoulders and knees at the Grand Palace and the big temples. Carry a light layer; they check at the gate.
Take the night train north once
The sleeper from Krung Thep Aphiwat to Chiang Mai takes around 11 to 13 hours. The flight is about 1h15, but the train is the better story. Chiang Mai

Thailand travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Thailand entry rules

Visa-free stay, TDAC and what to carry

Read the guide Best time to visit Thailand

Which coast is dry in which month

Read the guide eSIM and data

Staying online from Bangkok to the islands

Read the guide Travel insurance

Scooter, water-sport and cancellation cover

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Thailand

See all attractions in Thailand

Sight · Northern ThailandWat Phra That Cho Hae

Temple · KanchanaburiWat Tham Suea Dao

green trees and mountains during daytime

Sight · Phu Kradueng National ParkPhu Kradueng

Park · PhuketSirinat National ParkArrive early if you want more space on the smaller beach areas.

Destinations in Thailand

CityBangkokExplore

CityPattayaExplore

Coastal cliffs meeting the deep blue ocean water

CityKrabi TownExplore

National parkKo Tarutao Marine National ParkExplore

gray concrete bridge over river under blue sky during daytime

CityKanchanaburiExplore

A lush green island with turquoise waters

IslandKoh LantaExplore

a boat traveling through a river surrounded by mountains

CitySurat ThaniExplore

CityLampangExplore

Where to stay in Thailand

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

BangkokWhere to stay in Bangkok: five areas by train, boat and airport

a group of boats sitting on top of a beach

Ao NangWhere to stay in Ao Nang: four bases from the beach road to Klong Muang

Itineraries

3 daysBangkok in 3 days: the palace, the river and the weekend marketA three-day Bangkok plan: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho by river boat, Jim Thompson House and Lumphini Park, then Chatuchak market and Wat Arun, with prices.

1 dayAyutthaya in one day: a temple route by bike or tuk-tukA one-day Ayutthaya itinerary: the main temples in a sensible order, bike or tuk-tuk, where to eat, how to end at a riverside temple at sunset and when to stay a night.

What a day costs in Thailand

Per person, in THB

Work out your trip

BudgetTHB 800a day≈ $24 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: THB 400
Food: THB 300
Transport: THB 100
Sights: Free

Mid-rangeTHB 3,550a day≈ $105 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: THB 1,800
Food: THB 900
Transport: THB 350
Sights: THB 500

ComfortTHB 7,800a day≈ $231 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: THB 3,500
Food: THB 1,800
Transport: THB 1,000
Sights: THB 1,500

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Aisha RahmanA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Dry, warm
FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh33°Low25°Dry, hotter
MarchClear8 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°Hot
AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh35°Low28°Hottest, Songkran
MayRain21 rainy daysHigh34°Low28°Rains begin
JuneRain23 rainy daysHigh33°Low27°Showers
JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Rainy
AugustRain25 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Rainy
SeptemberRain27 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Wettest
OctoberRain23 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Rains ease
NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Dry, Loy Krathong
DecemberPartly cloudy4 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Dry, busy

Average daily high and low in Bangkok, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Thailand

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 31°
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 84%

Thailand

03:05 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+7

Today34°26°84%Tuesday: Rain. High 34°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 84%.
Wed32°26°94%Wednesday: Rain. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 94%.
Thu33°25°86%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 86%.
Fri32°25°80%Friday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 80%.
Sat32°25°75%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 75%.
Sun31°24°94%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 94%.
Mon32°24°39%Monday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 39%.

Updated 12:31 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 33.76 THB

Amount

Converted to

THB · Thai Baht

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Thailand

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

NovemberLoy Krathong and Yi PengNov 24 – 26, 2026

Crowd of people celebrating songkran festival with water guns

AprilSongkranApr 13 – 15, 2027

Festivals by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
AprSongkranAcross Thailand
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
NovLoy Krathong and Yi PengChiang Mai
Dec

On tour in Thailand: BABYMONSTER World Tour [CHOOM] Bangkok, Nov 7 – 8, 2026 · BTS World Tour 'Arirang' Bangkok, Dec 3 – 6, 2026 · Stray Kids World Tour "RUN IT" Pak Kret, Jan 16 – 17, 2027 · Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour Pak Kret, Jan 25, 2027 · Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour Bangkok, Apr 24 – 25, 2027

Before you go to Thailand

Island-hopping day tripsLongtail and speedboat tours comparedCompare tours

Beach and city staysBangkok, Chiang Mai and the coastsCheck availability

eSIM for ThailandData from Bangkok to the islandsRead the guide Travel insurance for ThailandCheck scooter and diving exclusionsRead the guide

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Rules for Thailand, checked

Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival, and check the Thai immigration bureau website for the current form.

Check whether your nationality qualifies for visa exemption and how long you may stay, since the rules have changed; confirm with the Thai embassy or consulate.

Cover shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before entering a temple or shrine; some sites also check dress at the gate.

Electronic cigarettes are banned in Thailand, including import and possession; check your government's travel advice before packing one.

Insulting the monarchy is a serious crime under Thailand's lese majeste law, so avoid comments and jokes about the royal family, online and offline.

Thailand FAQ

How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?

Most Western passports get 30 days visa-free from 15 September 2026, down from 60. Rules differ by nationality and have changed more than once, so check the Thai government site before you fly.

When is the rainy season?

In Bangkok and the north, roughly May to October. The Gulf islands get their heaviest rain later, from October to December.

How many days do I need?

Ten days covers Bangkok, Chiang Mai and one island. Two weeks lets you add a second coast or the old capitals at Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.

Which Thai island should I pick?

Choose by month: Phuket, Krabi and Ko Phi Phi from November to April, Koh Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao for most of the rest. Pick the Gulf coast if you travel from May to September.

Do I need cash in Thailand?

ATMs are everywhere, but markets, small restaurants, songthaews and boat piers prefer baht in cash. Check your bank's foreign withdrawal fees, and carry small notes.