Thailand in April
April is not a good time to visit Thailand.
Poor time
Shoulder season
Unless you love the heat, avoid Thailand in April. This is the hottest month of the year in the entire country, and the weather is sweltering, especially for travelers who are not well acclimated to these temperatures. The intense heat and humidity in Thailand with the monsoon approaching is exhausting, so if you have no choice but to come in April, look for air-conditioned accommodation...
Festivals in April
Songkran (Thai New Year) Book ahead
Nationwide water-fight new year (13–15 Apr). Transport and hotels fill up; many businesses close for days.
Where to go in Thailand
Ko ChangKo Chang (Elephant Island) is Thailand's second-largest island, in Trat province near the Cambodian border, a national park island with rugged jungle-covered…
SukhothaiAncient Sukhothai was the first capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom, a long arc of territory that ran through what is today's Laos and western Thailand as far as…
PhuketPhuket, the 'Pearl of the Andaman,' is Thailand's largest and most famous island. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage…
Ko Pha NganKo Pha Ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani province, world-famous for the Full Moon Party held on Haad Rin beach every month — a beach rave…
Ko LantaKo Lanta is a long, narrow island in Krabi province on Thailand's Andaman coast, favoured by families and long-stay visitors for its relaxed atmosphere and…
Ko LipeKo Lipe is a small island in the Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun province at the southern tip of Thailand, often dubbed the 'Maldives of Thailand' for its…
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