Some Basic Information

ℹ️  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:  British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa.

From 1 May 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand, whether by air, land or sea must complete a digital arrival card online before arrival. Travellers can register for an arrival card within 3 days before they arrive.

ℹ️  CURRENCY: The Thai Baht

ℹ️  CREDIT CARDS AND BANKS:  ATMs are common place in almost every shopping street, with several ‘bureau de change’  around the city centre, with almost every retailer accepting Mastercard and Visa.  There is no fear of an establishment declining card payments.

 ℹ️  WEATHER:  Thailand is dominated by a tropical monsoon climate which means there are three main seasons: hot season from March to June, rainy season from July to October and cool season between November and February.

ℹ️ GENERAL COSTS: Thailand is very cheap though the North is far cheaper than Bangkok and the Southern islands. You can find cheap guesthouses for as little THB400 (GB£10.00) per night in the bigger cities. On the islands or for a nicer room with air-conditioning, expect to pay THB600 (GB£15.00) and up per night. Hotels start at around THB1,350 (GB£33.00) per night and go up from there.

In Thailand it’s actually usually cheaper to book your accommodations online via websites like Booking.com than just to show up.

Food: Food is really cheap in Thailand. Street food costs as little as THB20 (GB£0.50). Most western dishes (burgers, pizza, pasta, etc) cost between THB170-340 (GB£4.20-£8.50).