General guide
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Thailand Travel Guide for Australians

Visa, taxes, procedures and tips specific to Australian citizens.

Capital
Bangkok
Language
Thai
Currency
THB – $1 AUD ≈ 23 THB
Timezone / Local time
UTC+7 (+4h vs AEST)
Electricity
220V / Type A/B/C
Visa
Visa-free 60 days
eSIMVPNInsuranceBankingVisasBudget
Visa
60 days free
Flight
9h from Sydney
Prepare my trip0/10

before

  • Check passport validity (6 months min)
  • Complete TDAC online (72h before)
  • Get travel insurance
  • Buy Thailand eSIM
  • Book first nights

during

  • Download Grab (transport)
  • Buy local SIM if needed
  • Dress code at temples
  • Drink bottled water only

after

  • Check stay limit (60 days)

9h from Sydney, 60 days visa-free. Budget, seasons, tips.

Thailand visa for Australians

Type
Exemption
Duration
60 days (+30)
Cost
Free
Processing

Thailand visa for Australians

Australians get a 60-day visa exemption on arrival. 30-day extension possible. DTV visa available. TDAC required 72h before arrival.

See all visa info

Practical tips for Australians

Before departure

  • Passport valid 6 months minimum
  • Complete TDAC online (72h before)
  • Get an eSIM or local SIM plan
  • Travel insurance recommended
  • Book first nights accommodation

On the ground

  • Use Grab for transport
  • Exchange GBP to THB (SuperRich)
  • BTS/MRT in Bangkok
  • Ferry to islands (12Go.asia)
  • Dress respectfully at temples

Health and safety

  • Vaccines: Hepatitis A/B recommended
  • Bottled water only
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Avoid classic tuk-tuk scams
  • Tourist police: 1155

Travel formalities for Thailand are straightforward for British citizens. The TDAC replaced the old TM6 form in 2024. No COVID tests required. For stays over 60 days, plan your extension or visa before departure.

Thailand travel budget

Budget
$40–$60 AUD/day
Comfort
$90–$150 AUD/day

Travel budget

Street food: 40–80 THB (AUD 2–3). Restaurant: 150–300 THB. Flight Sydney–Bangkok: AUD 600–1,100. Very affordable compared to Australian prices.

Cost of living detail

Best time to visit Thailand

Tropical climate month by month

Cool season
Nov - Feb
Best time to visit, ideal weather, peak tourist season
20-30°C
Hot season
Mar - May
Very hot, Songkran (Thai New Year in April)
30-40°C
Monsoon (early)
Jun - Aug
Tropical showers, low prices, fewer tourists
27-33°C
Monsoon (late)
Sep - Oct
End of monsoon, lush greenery, great deals
26-32°C

Best time to visit Thailand

The best time is November to February (dry season, pleasant 25–32°C). Monsoon season (June–October) brings heavy but short rains. March–May is the hot season (35–40°C).

Gulf islands (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan): best January–March. Andaman coast (Phuket): best November–April.

Internet & connectivity in Thailand

Internet and eSIM

Excellent 4G/5G network. eSIM recommended before departure. Much cheaper than Australian data plans. Local SIM: $10–20/month unlimited.

Average speed: 150 Mbps

No, 60 days free. Max 2 entries/year.