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to May (82F-91F). The rainy season is from June to September, with temperatures 81-86F
GETTING THERE
n MAJOR GATEWAY: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) n TYPICAL FLYING TIME: From Los Angeles, 17.5 hrs n DEPARTURE TAX: THB700 ($21) n TRANSFERS: Bangkok (16 miles/24km) airport bus 60 mins; taxi 50 mins
PORTS Laem Chabang, Khlong Toei
GETTING AROUND In Bangkok, micro-buses operate and there’s a two-line Skytrain monorail in the center of the city. Three-wheeled tuk-tuks are still a popular, if somewhat unnerving, way of getting around. There are regular domestic air services around the country
MAJOR EVENTS
n New Year’s Day (January) n Chinese New Year (January/February) n Chiang Mai Flower Festival (February)
n Bangkok International film Festival (February) n Makha Bucha Day (March) n Songkran Festival (April) n Rocket Festival (May) n Hua Hin Jazz Festival (June) n Candle Festival (July) n The Queen’s Birthday (August) n Longboat Races (September) n Vegetarian Festival (October) n Loy Krathong Festival (November) n The King’s Birthday (December)
TOP ATTRACTIONS
n Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo: Temple of the Emerald
Buddha, Bangkok n National Museum, Bangkok n Floating Market, Bangkok
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
n Destination Asia (Thailand) Ltd n Hotel Travel Ltd n Image D’Asie n Khiri Travel n Liberty Abroad Exchange Co Ltd n OM Holiday Tours Co Ltd n Splendid Asia Holidays Co Ltd n Tourism Authority of Thailand n World Travel Service Ltd See International Members section for contact details