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Holidays affect prices, hotel occupancy and the number of tourists.

– Songkran

– April 13—15

– A Thai New Year celebration with mass water dousing.

Pros

– Unique atmosphere

– Highlights

– Cons

– It’s very hot

– Prices are rising

– Lots of people

– Loy Krathong

– October – November

– The Festival of Lights, when baskets of candles are launched into the water.

Pros

– A very beautiful festival

– Cons

– Accommodation in Chiang Mai is booked in advance.

– Chinese New Year

– January – February

– It is especially widely celebrated in Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya.

– Vegetarian Festival

– October

– Held in Phuket. Many traditional rituals.

– New Year

– December 31

– The most expensive period for travel.

BOTTOM LINE: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO?

The best time for a beach holiday: November – March.

The best time for a cheap holiday: May – October.

The best time to visit Koh Samui is June – August.

The best time for a relaxing holiday: September – October.

The hottest period: March – April.