Thailand
If you go to Thailand, you'll be greeted by a smile as golden as its temples, beaches, and way of life. With cities and towns full of people, Thailand's rural heartland can be found outside of them, which is where it is. It's not just rice paddies. There are also tropical forests and villages where life is ruled by the agricultural clock
Destination in a Nutshell
513,000 km2
Area
69.8 million
Populations
Bangkok
Capital
Quick Facts
Capital and other interesting facts about the country (minimum 3)
Currency Thai Baht
Language Thai
Time zone GMT +7
Best Time to Visit
High Season: November to March
A season that is cool and dry. The landscape is lush and the temperature is just right.
Christmas and New Year bring a lot of people and high prices. Very busy
Shoulder Season: April - June and September and October
Very hot and dry, with an average Bangkok temperature of 30°C
September and October are the finest months to visit the Gulf Coast Islands.
Low Season: July to October
Everything from midday showers to catastrophic flooding occurs in quick spurts.
During storms, several islands close and boat service is limited.