Thailand
Overview
It is no coincidence that Thailand is known as the land of smiles, so much so the welcoming and hospitable country that is Thailand is now Asia's number one holiday destination, with a reputation for having some of the best hotels in the world.
Located in the heart of South East Asia, Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist Kingdom with a long-term constitutional monarch at its helm. Indeed, the present Thai King has reigned since 1946 making him the world's current longest serving Head of State.
Thailand offers the tourist a mix of beautiful soft sand beaches bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to the South. Thailand's central region hosts both the bustling capital Bangkok as well as neighbouring fertile rice lands made up of unsophisticated rustic farm villages. This in turn provides a stark contrast to the mountains to Thailand's North, and Thai jungle and wilderness regions much of which are populated by Thailand's famous tropical birds.
Weather
Thailand has a hot and humid tropical climate throughout the year, although to the North and North-East of Thailand it is generally cooler than Bangkok in Winter, but by contrast hotter in Thailand's Summer.
April and May are the hottest month when Thailand's temperatures reach an average of 36˚C. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and Thailand's rainy season, which continues until the end of October - peaking in September when Thailand's rainfall averages 30cm in just one month.
Thailand's main tourist season is November to February which is the best time of year to visit Thailand as visitors can benefit from a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level, when Thailand's temperature averages around 30˚C.
Main resorts & attractions
Bangkok, Thailand's busy capital, combines the historic splendour of Thai royal palaces and the serenity of incensed-filled golden Buddhist temples, with the ethnic charm of its canal-based water markets. There is also the appeal of the delicious Thai cuisine available from both high class restaurants, and ever present street food vendors. Bangkok, the jewel in Thailand's Tiger economy - which in recent times was amongst the fastest growing in the world - is now also just as famous for its high-rise business district and modern day shopping malls. No trip to Thailand's capital however is complete without a visit to Patpong - Bangkok's world's famous Red Light District - with the flamboyant allure of a Thai massage and Patpong's glamorous painted ‘Lady Boys'.
Day trips away from Bangkok include the scene of the World War 11 ‘Death Railway' and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, which today still offers the visitor to Thailand an opportunity to take one of the world's most dramatic and scenic train rides.
To the North of Thailand, Chiang Mai is the jumping off point for trekking through fascinating hill tribe lands where the visitor can see an interesting mix of traditional Thai crafts, dance, music and Thai cuisine - and at the same time combine their stay with options such as white water rafting, bird watching and elephant rides.
However, if it is turquoise sea and soft white sand you want, Thailand's beaches on the mainland at Hua Hin which would suit the more gentile sophisticated traveller or Pattaya, more aimed at the fun-seeker, will fit the bill. Thailand also offers paradise beach island resorts such as Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Pee Pee with Thailand's best diving resort generally thought to be the island of Koh Tao.
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