The best time to visit Chiang Mai in North Thailand is between October and April. The rest of the year has very heavy rainfall. Northern Thailand has three distinct seasons. November to February is the cooler season. During these months it is comfortably warm during the day, with cool evenings and a relatively low humidity. Temperatures generally range from 13ºC to 31ºC (56ºF to 90ºF). March to May is the summer season, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC (63ºF to 97ºF). June to October is warmer and very wet, with higher humidity, and a daily temperature in the range of 21ºC to 32ºC (70ºF to 90ºF) The courses are available all year round and may be started on any day of the week.

The Thai government allows British Citizens and visitors from most other countries to enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. Your passport must be vaild for at least 6 months from the date of travel. For further information visit: http://thailand.embassyhomepage.com/ Recommended vaccinations: Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (Revaxis) Hepatitis A Japanese B Encephalitis Typhoid (Yellow Fever is only required if you are entering from a Yellow Fever infected country) Please refer to your GP for all health requirements prior to your arrival in Thailand. For up to date health and travel advice visit: www.fco.gov.uk Baht