Thailand in May
May is a good time to visit Thailand, though not the very best.
Good time
Shoulder season
May. Much awaited by locals, the month of May brings the monsoon and the oppressive heat of the previous month dissipates. Although for tourists it is not so pleasant, do not despair because the rainy season in Thailand is not synonymous with gray days but heavy rains that last for a while and in a few minutes give way to the sun again.
Festivals in May
Yi Peng & Loi Krathong (Isan Rocket) Celebration (approximate dates)
Rocket festival across Isan praying for rain before planting, boisterous in Yasothon. Usually May.
Where to go in Thailand
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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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