Thailand Wedding Destinations
Where in the world is Thailand!?
Luring keen travelers from all over the globe, the very heart of Indochina can only be Thailand. From the majestic mountains to the chaotic streets of Bangkok, Thailand is just a treasure trove of experiences waiting to unfold.
How many people live there?
With a population of 65 million, someone out there is bound to have what you are looking for whether it’s an adventure, long lasting memories or that perfect leather handbag - you will find it in Thailand.
The people of Thailand are renowned for their warm hospitality, and you will never forget the smiling faces of all the people who have made your holiday just that much better!
Language and religion?
Buddhism is the number one religion, hence the many temples (or Wats) and orange cladded monks, followed not even closely by but still present is Muslim and Hinduism. Thai is the nation’s mother language, although you will find English is widely spoken, even if its just a few simple words like “You buy! You buy!” But don’t worry, the Thai’s do understand “No!”
Money
The Thai Baht (THB) is the nations unit of currency and at the moment has a great exchange rate with the Australian dollar. Conversion rates average around THB .22 for every $1 Aussie dollar
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What’s the weather like?
Thailand's climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and May are the hottest months of the year, when even the locals are moved to complain about the heat. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of October.
From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying with a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand.
The dreaded rain?
The average rainfall in May – October is usually above the 150mm mark with September being the most drizzly with an average of 319mm. November to March is quite dry with less rainfall in December.
How to Get there
Flying to Bangkok from Australia’s East Coast is about 9 hours. Thai Airways is Thailand’s national carrier and operates direct to Bangkok daily from most Australian cities.
Do I need documents?
Every international departure from Australia will require you to have a current Australian passport with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining from your return date into Australia. If you are traveling on a foreign passport, a visa may be required so you will need to contact Wedding Destinations to check your status.
I can’t survive without my Hair Straightener!
That’s the cry of every woman known to the planet. Power points are the 2 flat pronged type or 2 round type prongs, both fit the socket. Voltage is 220 and 50 cycles. You will need an adaptor if you haven’t one already, purchase from the handy little shops at the airport, or if you’re a cheap skate, buy one when you get to Thailand! Be sure to check the power input rating. Some appliances will run on both 110 and 220 volts, the rating will be written on the appliance, e.g. "100~240V" meaning they will run on anything between 100 and 240 volts.
Duty Free
200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco is all you can take with you. For the drinkers you can carry 1 litre per adult.
Why Wedding Destinations love Thailand!
Her charisma and magnetism has drawn many visitors to delight in the Thai culture, rich cuisine and bargain markets.
The country is so diverse in terms of her geographical features, with mountains to the north in the Chiang Mai province, beach resorts on the coastal parts of the south including, the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui. The north east bordered by the Mekong River, and the centre being fantastic for farmers as the Chao Phra River makes the soil fertile. The people, food, rich culture and marvelous history will leave you in awe.
Bangkok
Central Bangkok is Thailand’s capital city and is a buzzing array of hasty locals and choking traffic. Initially it can be quite a shock for the first time westerners but the eccentricity is irresistible and you will find yourself consumed with fascination! The strip bars, lady boys, loudness and humidity will not lessen your lust for immersing yourself in the marvels of this amazing metropolis.
The past, present and future chime together in Bangkok, where an old lady still makes her trade outside a 5 star hotel. Ancient ruins of temples and holy buildings border the streets where night clubs stand, and crazy gigantic malls with a variety of goods leave you spoilt for choice!
Getting around
Bangkok will take patience although it is quite cheap, and choosing the right mode of transport for your destined place of interest is a bit tricky as there are plenty of ways to get around. The Bangkok Mass transit system called the Sky rail and Bangkok Subways are linked together and can take you to most places.
Taxis are cheap but make sure you negotiate a rate before jumping in, although taxi drivers are supposed to use a meter to record the distance, not all will, and you may just find your driver getting a little greedy if you do not negotiate a price beforehand. Driving yourself through Bangkok is not recommended although you are able to hire a car and driver for a day.A Tuk-Tuk is your best bet for transport, although these are sometime dangerous, they are the quickest mode of transport but do not get one for a long trip as you will end up quite dirty at the end! A pre-booked transfer to and from the airport are definitely worth it.
A necessary stop over in Bangkok for at least one full working day is needed to marry legally in Thailand.
An appointment is booked at the time of arranging your wedding with the Australian Embassy to get your statuary declaration information in Thai and to our ground operator in Bangkok for the translation and lodgement. See our Thailand Legal Requirements Page.
Thailand is for me! But where will we Honeymoon?
Well that depends on where you are getting married, most prefer to just stay either in their chosen wedding destination with their guests and party together until its time to boot! If that’s not what you’re after, Click on the destination pages of Phuket, Koh Samui and Krabi for more info for honeymoons in Thailand.
We are finding that couples are coming to us with some more actionable ideas for their honeymoon, after all they have just spent the last week flopped on the beach with their fellow guests, why not push the experience further?
Vietnam and Cambodia are so close to Thailand you can almost smell it! Trekking through the hillsides of rice paddies or just staring at Angkor Watt for days come to mind. You can get to France (sort of ) by visiting the Vietnams very own little French town, Hanoi! Options are plentiful.
To tell you the truth any country is accessible, Thai Airways have many ports around the world, so a direct flight to Europe or to Los Angeles, the resort of Asia or even Africa may be on the agenda? You just name it.