Thailand is the most visited of all Southeast Asian country. Hundreds of years old ruins reminiscent of a rich culture and history, natural beauty, magnificent temples, resorts and hotels catering to all tastes and budgets make it a favorite with all kinds of tourists.
Modern and ancient Thailand is seen living side by side in the shape of stupa-studded peaks of Mae Hong Son and the latest hip dance clubs of Bangkok.
Weather
If you want to enjoy your Thailand tour to the fullest, plan it between the months of November and February. South of Thailand should be visited anytime from March to May. If you are planning a visit to the north of Thailand, plan your visit from November to December or in early February. Do not plan your vacation in April and October as these are the worst months to visit Bangkok.
July to November are the months in which Thailand witnesses heavy rains. It is the time when the country is hit by the Asian monsoons and the humidity is at its highest. These months are suffocating humid and sticky.
The months from November to February are dry and cool.
The temperatures are at the highest from March to June.
November, December, January, February, March and July are the months in which Thailand travel and tourism is at its peak. If you want to avoid crowds and want to avail the discount rates, plan your tour in the months of September, October, April, May and June. But these months are not suitable for diving as the visibility and accessibility are not as good as the above mentioned tourist months.
People
75% of the population consists of Thais. 11% of it is Chinese, Malay are 3.5% of the total population. The rest of the population comprises of Khmer, Mon, Karen and Phuan tribes.
Religion
Buddhism is the religion of 95% of the population and 4% consists of Muslims.
Culture and History
Thai culture revolves around Theravada Buddhism and monarchy.
It is a patriotic nation that gives a standing ovation to its monarchy before every film show.
National anthem is played twice a day every day.
Thais strongly believe in hierarchy and respect of the elderly. Honorific is a part and parcel of day to day life. Thai natives even bow infront of their elders and touch their feet.
Thai boxing known as Muay Thai and Thai martial arts are the national sports of Thailand.
