About Central Thailand

An abundance of choice for tourists

This area holds a wealth of sights and things to do that cater to all types of traveller, particularly for the adventurous outdoor enthusiastmore...

Exhibitions & conventions

Many hotels are equipped with international standard meeting and conference facilities and can host small to medium-sized eventsmore...

Ongoing infrastructure development

Although highways and roads in and between provinces are reasonable, there are nevertheless plans to expandmore...

Varied opportunities and cosy venues

Central Thailand offers many and varied opportunities for business events where the location can make a naturalmore...

Golf and your event

While Thailand boasts fine golf courses throughout the kingdom, probably the most consistent feature of the Central Regionmore...

Facts

• Location: Approximately 87 km to Ayutthaya; 150 km to Kanchanaburi; 197 km to Khao Yai; 100 km to Nakhon Pathommore...
  • Location: Approximately 87 km to Ayutthaya; 150 km to Kanchanaburi; 197 km to Khao Yai; 100 km to Nakhon Pathom; 66 km to Samut Songkhram north, northwest, northeast and 199 km to Hua Hin south of Bangkok
  • Weather: Central Thailand covers a vast area with differences in topography ie beachside, plains, mountains, valleys, etc. Two seasons in a year: the green/rainy season (May to October) and the dry season (November to March). The hottest months are March and April (26C to 38C) and the wettest are August and October. Best weather is November to March when temperatures are about 17C to 37C and mostly dry.
  • Business Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm. Saturday 9.00am-12 noon.
  • Banking hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am-3.30pm. Saturday 9.30am-12 noon. Bank branches in major shopping centres open 7 days per week and close later in the evening.
  • Shopping hours: Major shopping centres open around 10-11.00am and close late at around 10.00pm.
  • Electricity: 20 Volts AC at 50 cycles. Several different plugs and sockets are in use, but two pin flat (US type) or round (European type) are fairly universal.
  • Ethnic composition: Thai, Chinese, Burmese, Malay, the hill tribes of Karen, Mons, Khmer
  • Getting around Central Thailand: Towns tend to be sprawled out and distances between capital cities are far. Independent travel is the easiest and most convenient way to get around Central Thailand. Cars can be hired at major international car rental services in larger cities. Taking a tuk tuk is not advised unless it's reserved by a hotel or DMC.