Thailand
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- Capital
- Bangkok
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok · UTC+7 (no DST)
- Language
- Thai
- Currency
- Thai Baht (THB)
Getting around
- Flight
- Train
- Metro
- Bus
- Taxi
- Ferry / boat
- Bike
Best months to go: Nov–Feb
Travel tips
- Night trains to Chiang Mai beat cheap flights for value and views.
- Grab app is the honest meter for taxis in Bangkok.
- Temples require covered shoulders and knees — carry a light scarf.
Where to sleep
Best value
Josh Hotel, Bangkok
Retro, pool, quiet lane
~CHF 55/night
Most luxurious
The Siam
Riverside art-deco villas
~CHF 700/night
Airbnb area
Thonglor / Ari
Modern condos with rooftop pools
~CHF 60/night
Native language
สวัสดี — Sawasdee
Hello
Health & threats — BAG / FOPH based
- BAG: hepatitis A recommended; typhoid for longer or rural travel.
- Dengue present year-round — daytime mosquito protection matters.
- Malaria risk only in some border forest areas.