Thailand Tours

Thai baht (THB).

It depends! You’ll need to budget for spending money, meals (only the ones which aren’t included, obvs) and those immense optional activities. Go through your itinerary and think about the optionals you’re keen to experience – it’s all part of the fun! 

ATMs are common in Thai cities, but less so in rural areas. Remember to let your bank know you’re travelling!

Thailand has a tropical climate. Its three seasons include a wet season (May to October), a cool season (November to February) and a hot season (March to May).

Thailand is known as the ‘Land of Smiles’ due to the warm, friendly hospitality of the locals.

From November to March temperatures are cooler and more comfortable, and landscapes are lush following the wet season. July to October is the best time to go for smaller crowds and lower prices. 

You must have comprehensive travel insurance to participate in a Topdeck trip to Thailand. You will be unable to join us without it. 

It’s your responsibility to obtain the correct visas for your trip. Ask your travel agent or check with the relevant embassies before you depart. 

Find travel advice for Australia citizens here, for New Zealand citizens here for US citizens here, for Canadian citizens here and for British citizens here. If you’re travelling from a country not listed here, head to the relevant government website for more information. 

We recommend you consult your doctor about health and vaccination requirements before you travel to Thailand. For current travel safety advice, please check your home country’s travel advisories.

Mobile phone reception in Thailand varies. Signal is likely to be better in cities and towns than in rural areas. Remember to check your network provider’s roaming fees to avoid any nasty surprises on your next bill! 

Likewise, Wi-Fi in Thailand is widely available in urban areas but likely to be patchier in more remote places. 

Thailand uses Type C and Type O plugs (230 volts). Type A and Type B plugs can also be used. 

We recommend you bring a universal plug adapter – airports usually sell them, but it’s cheaper to buy one before you go. 

Sharpen up your haggling skills – whether you’re buying a souvenir at a market or jumping in a tuk-tuk, negotiating a price is part of local life and will secure you the best deal. 

Hello = sawasdee kah (sa-wat-dee-kah) if you're female or sawasdee khrap (sa-wat-dee-kap) if you’re male 

Goodbye = lah gorn  

Thank you = khop khun (kop-koon) 

How much? = Tao rai (tow-rye)? 

Where is the bathroom? = Haawng naam yuu thee nai (hong-nam-you-tee-nye)? 

Songkran (13-15 April) brings in the Thai New Year – prepare to get WET as water fights break out across the country! During Loy Krathong (November), the ‘festival of light’, locals pay their respects to the Goddess of Water by releasing candle-lit rafts onto lakes, rivers and canals. Birthdays of the monarchy are also celebrated throughout the year.