Visiting Thailand

Google has free maps of Asia inside Google Maps. These now include road and street maps of major cities. Check out Bangkok Thailand Google maps here:

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Waiting For the Guests – Karon Beach Thailand
Originally uploaded by neilalderney123

In general, the best time of year to visit Thailand is November to February. During this time the weather is cooler and there is less precipitation.

There are regional variations in seasons and temperatures in Thailand. Central, eastern, and northern Thailand weather tends to be cooler. November to February is still the best time of year to visit Thailand in these areas, but farther north it will be colder.

The best time of year to visit Thailand’s southern areas is slightly different, and depends on your destination. The best time of year to visit Thailand’s southwestern areas like Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi is November to April.

The best time of year to visit Thailand’s southeastern areas like Koh Samui and Hat Yai is May to October.

Bangkok International Airport (BKK/VTBD)
Originally uploaded by Hyougushi

The following are airlines that fly to Thailand:

Airlines that fly to Thailand from the US:

Northwest Airlines has flights from the US to Thailand
Thai Airways has flights from the US to Thailand

Airlines that fly to Thailand from Australia:

British Airways has flights from Australia to Thailand
Emirates has flights from Australia to Thailand
Jetstar has flights from Australia to Thailand
Qantas has flights from Australia to Thailand
Thai Airways has flights from Australia to Thailand
Tiger Airways has flights from Australia to Thailand

Airlines that fly to Thailand from Hong Kong:

Bangkok Airways has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
Cathay Pacific has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
China Airlines has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
Emirates has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
Finnair has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
Gulf Air has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
Kenya Airways has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand
Thai Airways has flights from Hong Kong to Thailand

Airlines that fly to Thailand from Singapore:

Air Asia has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Bangkok Airways has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Cathay Pacific has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Finnair has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Jetstar has flights from Singapore to Thailand
SilkAir has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Singapore Airlines has flights from Singapore to Thailand
snowflake airlines has flights from Singapore to Thailand
SWISS Airlines has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Thai Airways has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Tiger Airways has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Transaero Airlines has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Turkish Airlines has flights from Singapore to Thailand
Valuair has flights from Singapore to Thailand