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knomywesak0240 Jan 5th, 2021 10:00 PM

Which month of this year can I travel to Thailand and is it safe?
 
Which month of this year can I travel to Thailand and is it safe?

ghoomosa Feb 15th, 2021 09:33 PM

The best time to visit Thailand is during the season between November and early April when temperatures range from 29°C to 34°C


jobin Feb 18th, 2021 04:33 PM

Safe? Safe from what? No widespread reported rapes like in India. But very poor air quality in northern Thailand starting TODAY and extending to April.
Except for the air pollution and numerous motorbike accidents, Thailand generally safe. April the hottest month in No. Thailand, ( possible to have 30 days above 40* C) weather more moderate near the coast.

Currently 2 week hotel quarantine due to Covid, which puts you a prisoner in all respects. When will Thailand open to casual visitors is very unknown.

rhkkmk Feb 19th, 2021 11:18 AM

I prefer nov-feb travel, but June is nice too

very safe place to travel, unless you look for trouble

SirHalberd Feb 27th, 2021 04:39 PM

Best time for me is when I do not have to pay for 2 weeks in quarantine. This means you in a room twiddling your thumbs for the entire time. Maybe a short break each day to get some fresh air then back to the hotel room. Quarantine hotels are not necessarily cheap if you are on a tight budget.

First thing to research is WHEN you can visit without too many restrictions. You will need health insurance and probably need some sort of "Fit to Fly" certificate. Being able to get one of the Covid 19 vaccines might be necessary too. Your particular requirements may depend on what country you leave from. Locate the Thai Embassy in your country for specifics.

Short answer for when to visit under normal times is that tourists visit Thailand every single day of the year no matter if hot, rainy or mild season.! My preference is the off season when hotels are cheaper. During rainy season plant life looks more alive. If you need a good beach for swimming or diving research the beach best for the month you can travel.

Thai Visa Forum might be helpful for specifics.
https://forum.thaivisa.com/

Good luck.

SirHalberd Feb 28th, 2021 07:59 AM

Recent update for tourists visiting Thailand. Just come across it today.

Before you book hotels and plane rides make sure you verify anything you read about concerning new changes in entry requirements.

Some good news - maybe! But don't count your chickens before they are hatched!

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/trave...-possible-soon


ethrush Apr 18th, 2021 05:04 PM

I never know what people mean when they ask if a place is "safe" Safe from COVID? They're still pretty much on lock down. I have a friend there who is posting on Facebook that they're still pretty much stuck on home. If you're talking about crime, Thailand is pretty safe. I was there on my own for several days and never had any problem. There's a military presence everywhere. What you DON'T want to do is violate any of the laws. Don't get a tattoo of the late King, for example, It's forbidden and they are serious about it. The traffic is Bangkok is horrible, but I don't think it moves fast enough for there to be many accidents! I went in June, BTW, for a conference. It was hot, but not unbearable. There are regions of the country that are higher in elevation, where it would be cooler, and of course, the beaches


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