international student survival guide
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE<br />
36<br />
Mae Fah Luang University<br />
Thailand and<br />
Chiang Rai<br />
Climate<br />
Thailand has a tropical climate, with three distinct seasons–<br />
hot from March to June, wet from July to October, and cool<br />
from November through February. The temperature in Chiang<br />
Rai is 28°C (83°F) on average, ranging from 40°C in April to<br />
15°C in December.<br />
What to Wear<br />
Light, loose cotton clothing is best. Synthetic materials should<br />
be avoided. Sweaters are needed in the cool season, especially<br />
in the evening or when visiting mountainous areas or national<br />
parks. Jackets may be necessary. Polite, modest dress is<br />
required entering temples or palaces.<br />
Local Time<br />
GMT+7 hours<br />
Business Hours<br />
Most offi ces open from 08.00 am. to 04.00 pm., Monday to<br />
Friday, except on public holidays. However, the offi ces may<br />
be closed during the lunch hour. Many stores are open 12<br />
hours a day, seven days a week.
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