Thailand is currently known as the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia. A vacation in Thailand offers an affordable, exotic, adventurous and luxurious package to the interested traveler.
Thailand is located in South-east Asia. Known for its great beaches, Thailand has coasts both on Audaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. The climate is tropical, which means its hot and humid year round. Peak travel time is from November to the end of February, which is when temperatures are steady and at their lowest, with very little rainfall.
The culture is Thailand is truly a fascinating one and people from all over the world come here just to witness the uniqueness of this country. In the mainland the Thai culture is greatly influenced by Buddhism, and the interested traveler will find Thai temples (known as wats) speckled throughout the country. Also worth looking out for is the indigenous Thailand sport known as Thai boxing (muay Thai), which is the country's best known sport. Aside from Buddhist temples and traditional sports, Thai culture is full of other unique traditions, such as music and dancing, and will only benefit your Thai experience if you take advantage of seeing as much as possible. Thailand also offers golf, rock climbing, scuba diving, or trekking. And for those less active, sitting on the beach is a widely popular activity as well.
Thailand has a vast amount of holidays so check the calendars before booking your travel. Some notable holidays are Songkran, the celebration of the Thai New Year, and is known to be the world's largest water fight; Loy Krathong, which falls on the first full moon days in November; and the King's and Queen's birthdays are also considered holiday celebrations. A passport will get you in Thailand. Once you get there, what you do with your time is limitless. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is one of Asia's largest hubs. Bangkok has an estimated population of over 10 million people and is snarled with constant traffic. When you do get through the traffic, however, you will find a city full of culture and beauty. If you are seeking beauty in the form of Thailand's famous beaches then Ko Samet is the nearest island escape from Bangkok. Ko Phi Phi is a backpacker's dream and also the location of the movie The Beach. Ko Tao, Turtle Island, is a great place for divers, whether they be beginners or experienced. Phuket (Poo-get) is Thailand's largest island and one of the most popular travel destinations in the country. Wherever you go in Thailand, one thing is certain- you will be surrounded by beauty and culture in a unique environment that you cannot recreate anywhere else in the world.
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