Full country name: Kingdom of Thailand

 

Area: 514,000 sq km

 

Population: 65,000,000

 

Capital City: Bangkok

 

Currency: Baht (Bht)

 

People: Thai 75%, Chinese 14%, other 11%

 

Language: Thai, English, ethnic and regional dialects

 

Religion: Buddhist 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7%, other 0.1%

 

Government: constitutional monarchy

 

Climate/Temperature: Generally hot, particularly between March and May. The monsoon season runs from June to October, when the climate is still hot and humid with torrential rains.

 

Visa: British Passport holders do not require a Visa.

 

Local Time: GMT +7

 

Health: The immunisations given below are a guide only.

 

You must discuss your own particular needs and contra-indications to vaccines or tablets with your doctor or practice nurse.

 

Immunisations – Please confirm those recommended for use in Britain are up to date, especially those for children and adult boosters of tetanus.

 

Courses or boosters usually advised – Diphtheria; Tetanus; Poliomyelitis; Hepatitis A; Typhoid. 

 

Vaccines sometimes advised – Tuberculosis; Rabies; Japanese B Encephalitis; Hepatitis B.