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What to bring?
Travel light!
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Sunscreen |
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Loose, comfortable, natural fibre clothing eg summer dresses, skirts, shorts & T-shirts |
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Ear plugs (if the sound of snoring is a problem) |
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Shoes or sandals, walking shoes if you want to explore the countryside |
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Camera |
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Tennis racket (if you plan on making the most of it) |
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Hairdryer (if needed – only available in the ladies’ changing room at the swimming pool) |
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- Notebook or journal, pen or pencil
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An open, positive attitude |
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Climate & Clothing
The weather is generally warm and dry. The temperature is around 23oC-34oC or 73oF-93oF during March and October. The rainy season is between July and August (23oC-31oC or 73oF-88oF). The cooler months are from December to February (16oC-25oC or 61oF-77oF) when one will need a sweater or light jacket for the evening.
Electrical
220 volts, 50 Hertz. Please check voltage compatibility before using your personal equipment
Local information
The local village has a small mini-supermarket, internet café, coffee shop, launderette and a couple of good restaurants. The nearest bank, money exchange and post office is 5 km away.
Money Exchange
Currency exchange rates are generally more favourable in Thailand. Exchange bureaus are available at the airport and throughout Chiang Mai. Some need passport identification. Traveller's cheques give a better exchange rate than cash. Many shops in Chiang Mai accept credit cards. Market traders accept cash only.
Local transport from Tao Garden to Chiang Mai city centre
Daily mini buses leave Tao Garden for the beautiful city of Chiang Mai, with its vibrant bustle of shops, world-famous night bazaar and restaurants at 2pm and 7pm, returning at either 9.30pm or 11pm. There is an all day Sunday market offering a vast range of local handicrafts.
When to arrive?
Depending on how far you have to travel, you may wish to consider arriving a day earlier to acclimatize and to allow yourself time to settle in and feel more refreshed before the course. Equally, a few days afterwards could be spent enjoying Thailand’s many wonderful gifts, or simply relaxing by the pool.
VISA/Passport
For a visit of up to 30 days, a free entry visa is normally given to holders of passports from Western countries at the point of entry to Thailand. Passports must have a validity of at least 6 months with an onward ticket out of Thailand. Extension visas are needed for longer stays (visit www.thaivisa.com).
Residents from the following countries can also normally apply for Visa On Arrival: Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Mauritius, Oman, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.
Please contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your own country for the exact details.
Airport Tax
There is 700 Baht airport tax to pay upon leaving the country.
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To help you plan your travel, click on the web addresses to access the sites. |
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International air travel
Domestic air travel
It is often more economical to travel to Bangkok with an international airline and to continue your domestic flight to Chiang Mai using the low cost ‘no frill’ airlines.
Tourist Information
Currency Exchange rate websites
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