As part of a wider tour of Asia Thailand can be an enjoyable addition in September, but if you spend all your holiday time here you are going to get wet as this is the wettest month of the year with each region expecting a varying amount of rain. Hua Hin & Cha Am on the east coast mainland cling on to the best beach weather, but you’ll be lucky to see wall to wall sunshine.

The good news is that prices will be at their most competitive, crowds non-existent and temperatures in the high 20s°C