Thai's Thailand - Fast Facts Here is information that will help you plan your holiday and to find your way around in Thailand. Print it out and carry it with you. While Thailand is tropical, and therefore hot and humid, there are regional temperature variations. Like Bangkok, the heaviest rains fall in September and city streets often flood. Each season has its own special appeal.
Shorts are taboo for men and women at temples and mosques.
Shoes must be removed upon entering temple buildings, so slip-ons are best. A sweater is welcome in the evenings and early mornings. Choose light clothes for Phuket's balmy weather. Many visitors save luggage space by buying inexpensive vacation clothes after arriving in Thailand, leaving them behind when they return home. For all three, go in person to an Immigration office before the visa's expiration date, present your passport and one passport-sized photographs.