Five Questions and Answers to Thailand Travel

One can fetch some great deals on hotels and excursions as not many tourist visit Thailand during these months. May to October: May to October is regarded as the rainy season in Thailand.

Also visit the Siam Ocean World, which is one of the largest aquariums in Thailand and features some rare species from marine life. If you have kids in tow, don't forget to visit the Safari World, Thailand's greatest open zoo and leisure park, and has something for everyone! From Bangkok and Pattaya to Phuket and Krabi; from beaches and temples to shopping, food and spas; Thailand is one of those destinations that offer a wide variety of things to do.

It was a good experience with nice arrangements thourgh out the trip. If you are not in the mood to experiment, you can opt from one of the many restaurants and cafes all over Thailand that serve Indian and international cuisines. From street food to fine dining, options of eating out are plenty.

Don't forget to try Pad Thai, Satay and Thai Green Curry while you are in Thailand. Besides beautiful attractions and natural vistas, Thailand is famous for authentic Thai food. A trip to Thailand is incomplete without a visit to one of these temples.

Be the first to know official government advice when travelling. In Koh Samui and the south east of the peninsula, the wet season runs from November to March. The wet season in north and central Thailand runs from May to October.

Severe storms and widespread seasonal flooding, including flash floods, can occur without warning in Thailand. Medical evacuation can be very expensive. In other areas, medical evacuation to a destination with the required facilities may be necessary.

Generally, serious illnesses and accidents can be treated at private or public hospitals in Bangkok and other large cities. But services can be limited elsewhere. Private hospitals in major cities generally have high standards of facilities and medical care.

The standard of medical facilities throughout Thailand varies. Seek medical advice on appropriate precautions. Keep up-to-date with advice of local authorities.

Screening measures are in place at major airports. Since June 2015, there have been a small number of confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in visitors who travelled to Thailand from the Middle East. If you are pregnant, defer non-essential Top travel in Thailand to Zika-affected areas, including Bangkok.

Always carry on your person a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating what the medicine is, how much you'll take and that it's for personal use only. Take legal prescription medicine with you so you remain in good health. This can be very expensive and cost you many thousands of dollars upfront.

The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. See under Health for information on travelling with prescription and non-prescription medication.