Thailand Standard Time (THA) is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+7).

The Thai Baht (THB) is the official currency in Thailand. 36.26 Thai Baht = 1 US dollar (Jul 11, 2024).

Cash is the preferred method of payment for most Thai people, so using an ATM to make withdrawals can be a convenient option for travelers.

Spoken by the majority of the country’s population, the official language of Thailand is Thai. Although Central Thai is the most commonly used, English is widely spoken and understood in big cities like Bangkok and Phuket and popular tourist areas.

Practiced by 95% of the population, Thailand’s primary religion is Theravada Buddhism, and it has had a huge influence on many aspects of Thai tradition and culture, from daily routines to architecture.

Bangkok is located in a tropical monsoon climate region, the weather is mainly hot all year round, with a lot of rain. The average temperature falls between 32 degrees Celsius (in December) and 35 degrees Celsius (in April). Here's an overview of the climate in Bangkok throughout the year:

1. January to May: ⭐️

From January to May, Bangkok falls into a hot and dry climate. The dry season is from January and February, and the hot season is from March to May. However, these are the months that attract the most tourists. That's because there is no rain from January to May, which is the appropriate time to organize important and unique festivals of the year.

2. June to October:

The rainy season in Bangkok starts from the end of June to the end of October. This is the moment when bustling Bangkok suddenly becomes romantic with sudden rain.

3. November to December:

November and December are the two coolest and most pleasant months of the year. Although it rains, it's very little, mainly light sunshine and wind. This is the perfect time to travel and discover unique cuisine with attractive Thai specialties. On afternoons in November and December, visitors will admire the long sunset over lively Bangkok, walk along the streets and feel the coolness and comfort.

The Thailand country code +66 allows you to call Thailand from another country. To call Thailand (Bangkok), you would typically dial your country's exit code, followed by +66, and then the local number which is +66-2 for Bangkok.

The emergency hotline number for Bangkok is 191.