Climate:
Thailand shows a very tropical climate. Daily maximum temperatures lie between 26°C (79°F) and 40°C (104°F). In the south of the country the tropical climate dominates with high precipitation and a very short dry season. In the north the dry season is longer and there is a monsoon climate. Starting from May/June it starts to rain almost everywhere in the country, most of the times for hours – a nice cooling because the temperatures drop from up to 40°C (104°F) to a more pleasant range. Rainy season runs from June-October with the heaviest rain falls being in September. Dry season runs between November/December until May.
Flight information:
To get flight information and a quotation from various airlines, please visit our partner travel agency: http://www.reisebuero-stadtmitte.de. For further questions feel free to contact us.
Entry requirements/visa:
Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months. A tourist visa is valid for 30 days.Further information can be found at www.auswaertiges-amt.de. To obtain forms, visit: www.thaiembassy.de.
For the program in Thailand you have to apply for a visa at the Thai embassy/consulate before your departure. When you’re staying no longer than 30 days, you will not have to get a visa beforehand. At the airport you will receive the “on arrival”, which allows you to enter the country for maximum 30 days. For longer stays you will need to apply for a non-immigrant visa. Maximum stay is 90 days.
You will receive the necessary documents for your visa application from us in advance. We are happy to advise you in case you should have any questions.
Because prerequisites and details for the respective visas can change quickly, no guarantee can be given that the information is current and complete. Therefore, the Jamso Trainee Team recommends checking the website of the respective embassy for current visa regulations.
Language:
Thai is the official language. English is spoken in many tourist areas in the country.
Tip:
Usually, no tip is expected. However, in restaurants you should give at least 10% of the total amount. Special services such as getting your luggage carried are 10-20 baht.
Water: We recommend only buying bottled water.
Medical information:
When you’re entering directly from Germany, there are no vaccination regulations. If you’re entering from a different country, you need to check if it belongs to the yellow fever areas according to the WHO. We recommend tetanus vaccination and oral polio vaccine. More detailed information about vaccinations can be found at www.auswaertiges-amt.de.
Special travel information:
We recommend taking a small first-aid kit: ointments, bandages, analgesics, flu remedies, tablets and electrolyte solution for diarrhea, sun protection and insect repellants.
