- Capital: Bangkok
- Time Zone: GMT +7
- Currency: Baht (THB)
Thailand is a country that will please everyone. Beach destination as much as cultural, modern and traditional, Thailand offers a range of diversity revealing its astonishing beauties. Starting from the north that turns to tradition and nature with its ancestral temples surrounded by mountains, then the center with its capital which is a more active and urbanized area conducive to shopping and finally the South and its incredible islands, its beaches of fine sand and its spicy cuisine will allow you to escape from your daily life
Cities
Bangkok
Bangkok is Thailand’s capital in every sense. It is where the Royal Family resides and is the focal point for virtually all major financial, commercial and industrial activities. It’s the country’s main port and home to one tenth of the kingdom’s monuments.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai presents a wonderful contrast to Bangkok and is the most attractive destination with abundant sights and charms. The “Rose of the North” remains a relaxing place with its welcoming and easy-going people who still hold to traditional ways and values.
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 and was the first capital of Lanna Thai (Million rice fields’ kingdom). The province contains Thailand’s northernmost point at Mae Sai which is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, and hill tribes. North Chiang Rai falls with the region known as the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
Pattaya
Asia’s premier beach resort, Pattaya occupies a coast characterized by cliff-hidden bays, palm-fringed beaches, innumerable fishing communities and lovely islands. Colorful and alive with activities, Pattaya is unrivalled as a beach resort, offering more attractions than any other single destination in Southeast Asia
Phuket
The dream of an idyllic escape into a tropical island world becomes a reality in Phuket, Thailand’s southern paradise isle. Fringed with white sandy beaches and lapped by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, Phuket, gem of the Andaman coast, is Thailand’s top beach resort
Language
Thai, English and Chinese
Electricity
The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required
Entry requirements
Kindly make sure to have the proper documents required to enter the countries you are visiting. Please refer to www.travel.gc.ca for updated information. Regarding visas, you can refer to the link: www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Failure to obtain these documents prior to travel can result in being denied entry or exit from the country.
Communication
International access code: 001 International dialing code: 66 Concerning national calls made in Thailand, it is not necessary to dial the 66 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 66 and finally the local phone number in Thailand