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Thailand With Kids: Where to Go, Car Seats, Health and Costs
In a Thai car, a child aged 6 or under needs a child safety seat or another method of protection, though hire vehicles and public vehicles are exempt. At group 1 to 3 national parks, a foreign child pays THB 50 to THB 150. Children and infants need a TDAC too.
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- Best Time to Visit Thailand: Pick Your Coast, Then Your MonthWhich month suits which part of Thailand: Andaman or Gulf beaches, Similan and Surin, Bangkok, the north, plus Songkran and island closures.Verified
- Thailand in 2 Weeks: Itinerary With Transport Times and CostsTwo Thailand itineraries for two weeks, Bangkok plus the North or the islands, with each leg's travel time, fare, best months and closures.Verified
- Thailand Public Holidays 2027: Dates, Banks, Alcohol BansThailand has 18 bank holidays in 2027, from Friday 1 January to Friday 31 December. Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha and Asarnha Bucha are alcohol-ban days.Verified
- Thailand Trip Budget: What the Fixed Costs Add Up ToFixed costs of a Thailand trip from official fees and operator fares: ATM THB 250, Grand Palace THB 500, a north route at THB 3,802.Verified
- First Time in Thailand Checklist: Visa, Arrival Card and CashWhat to sort out before your first trip to Thailand: entry rules, the arrival card, cash, SIM, airport transfer, temple dress and emergency numbers.Verified
- Thailand Weather by Month and Region: Rain, Heat, HazeWhich months are wet or dry in Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, plus northern haze months and the dates island parks close each year.Verified
- Loy Krathong and Yi Peng 2026: Dates, Lantern Rules, FinesChiang Mai sky lanterns are notified for 24 and 25 November 2026. Release near the airport is banned, and fines reach THB 200,000.Verified
- Songkran 2027 Dates: 13 to 15 April, Alcohol and Water RulesSongkran 2027 runs Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April. Alcohol sells 11:00 to 24:00, and drink-driving carries up to one year in prison.Verified