Best time to go to Bangkok

Bangkok has a tropical monsoon climate, feeling hot and humid throughout the year. December and January are the coolest and driest months, with little to no rainfall and temperatures in the low twenties, creeping into the thirties. The best time to visit Bangkok is between November and February, when you can enjoy warm temperatures in the mid-twenties to thirties, ideal for sightseeing. If you want to see a Bangkok festival, then go in April for the Thai New Year or November for Loy Krathong – the festival of lights.

Passports and Visas

British citizens must have a valid passport to visit Thailand. By law, you must carry your passport with you at all times. British passport holders arriving by air may enter Thailand for 30 days without obtaining a visa in advance of arrival. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements

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Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/health

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