 Bangkok,
Thailand
is the usual gateway for most travellers, and you should plan on
three or five days in the capital. This should allow sufficient
time for seeing the major sights such as the Grand Palace and Temple
of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Vimanmek Mansion. Perhaps
also a trip along the Chao Phraya River or a shopping jaunt to Chatuchak
Weekend Market
Climate
Temperatures range between 16.9 and 37.3 degrees Celsius and the
yearly rainfall averages 2,568.5 millimeters. Weather in Krabi is
typically that of the tropical monsoon, providing the province with
just two seasons
Shopping Advice At the top of the shopping list
should be Thai silk and gems. It is advisable to buy silk at Jim
Thompson, Thaipun or other certified stores which guarantee quality
at competitive prices, such as Narai Phan and Duty - Free shops.
Gems should be purchased only from TAT-approved stores to ensure
quality.
An export permit should be obtained from the government office
or shop concerned when purchasing items such as Buddha images, antiques,
ivory and leather products or other wildlife products.
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Bangkok
Thailand - Hotels and Travel Guide For
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