International flights will arrive at Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi Airport (airport code: BKK). You will likely need to spend the night in Bangkok before traveling to Phitsanulok. There are several hotels located at or near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. To get to Phitsanulok (airport code: PHS), you will ned to fly out of Bangkok's domestic airport: Don Mueang International Airport (airport code: DMK). Three domestic airlinesโNok Air, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Lion Airโoperate flights from Bangkok to Phitsanulok. Five daily flights are scheduled between 6:30 AM and 5:15 PM.
A passport is required to enter Thailand from abroad. Please ensure your passport is not expired or will not expire during your stay. U.S. citizens entering Thailand do not require a visa for 60 days. For more information, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html
In Thailand, the most widely used ride-hailing apps are Grab and Bolt. While traditional taxis are also readily available, Grab and Bolt offer the convenience of inputting your pick-up and drop-off locations directly through the app, along with an upfront fare estimate. This can be especially helpful for travelers who don't speak Thai, making it one of the easiest ways to get around. These apps are free to download on your mobile device. If you choose to take a regular taxi, be sure to ask the driver to use the meter, as this is usually more cost-effective than accepting a flat-rate fare.
***๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐, ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค๐๐ญ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐๐ฌ.*** โ๏ธ For the morning blessing ceremony, feel free to wear semi-formal garden attire. We ask that you dress somewhat modestly (as it is a religious ceremony with monks). You can even wear traditional Thai attire if you feel inclined! ๐ For the evening ceremony, cocktail attire or formal attire is perfect. Tuxes and gowns are welcome, as are suits and cocktail dresses that are knee, midi, or tea-length. The ceremonies will be held at a venue with both indoor and outdoor areas, and there will be access to air conditioning. That said, Thailandโs climate is typically warm and humid, so we recommend light, breathable fabrics.
The average temperature in Thailand during February ranges from the upper-70s to mid-80s during the daytime. At night, the temperature typically drops to the low-70s. February is the last month of Thailand's dry season. Rain is not common during this time of year, though scattered showers are possible.
Thailand is primarily a cash economy, although most sit-down restaurants and hotels accept credit cards. Bringing a small amount of USD ($100-$200) to exchange at a booth at the airport is recommended, as well as withdrawing cash at intervals throughout your visit at ATMs which are widely available.
We recommend setting up an international plan with your phone provider, purchasing an eSIM, or buying a SIM card when you arrive in Bangkok. There are many booths at the airport with options for affordable short-term plans. See this website to purchase an eSIM: https://esimthailand.com/product/esim-thailand-unlimited-data-calls-plan/
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