Thailand

Thailand is located at the center of the Southeast Asia and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world of tourism. Bangkok is the capital and the largest city of the country. The traditional name of this country was Siam and it was changed to Thailand since 1949. In Thailand, the majority of the population are the Buddhists and the head of the state is - “His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn”.

The kingdom of Thailand has a population of 68.5 million and it is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Myanmar.

The travelers to Thailand are in general greatly attracted by the following 4 cities as here in :

Bangkok is always among the world’s top tourist destinations. The city is a true tourist paradise, proved by the growing number of travelers coming here in Bangkok , each year. Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Asia. This touristic city is situated in the delta of “Chao Phraya River “ in central Thailand , with a population of over 8 million.

It is an international hub for air transport ( Thai Airways ) and health care facilities with world renown hospitals as well as for its shopping paradise.

There are numerous sightseeing attractions in Bangkok, such as the historic Grand Palace and the world famous Buddhist temples like; Wat Arun ( temple of Sunrise ), Wat Pho ( temple of reclining Buddha ), Wat Traimit ( temple of golden Buddha), Wat Intharawihan (Temple of Maitreya Buddha ), Wat Benchamabophit ( Marbel Temple ), Lotus Museum and Wat Saman Rattanaram ( the giant reclining statue Ganesh ).

Moreover, the modern theme parks and attractions such as Dream World, Safari World with Marine Park, Calypso Cabaret, Siam City Park, Sea Life Ocean World (Aquarium) , Madame Tussauds Wax Statue Museum, Siam Niramit Show, Chaopraya Princess Cruise Dinner etc ; are rapidly gaining their popularity among the visitors in Bangkok.

The shoppers’ paradise Bangkok welcomes the travelers along with its super modern malls such as ; Siam Paragon, Central World Siam , MBK Siam , Em Quartier , Phrom Phong ,Central Embassy Shopping Mall, Siam Discovery , Siam Centre etc. The city also offers the backwater attractions such as a visit to the old markets like; Ban Mai Market, Nakhon Nuang Khet Market and Khlong Suan Market along with its vibrant street and nightlife scenes at Khaosan Road and Patpong.

Pattaya is a resort city in Thailand. It is on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 100 kilometres (2 hours driving distance from Bangkok), south-east of Bangkok. It is Asia's premier beach destination attracting families, couples and single visitors.

Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambience offers every ingredient for memorable holidays. Accommodation ranges from luxurious hotels with superb convention facilities to simple guesthouses. There is a plenty of sporting opportunities both on land and water including golf, game fishing and scuba-diving. Theme and amusement parks, off beat museums and botanical gardens offer a variety of leisure activities and entertainment for all family members.

Phuket is among the world’s finest beach destinations, with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas and lively towns. It has something for any taste and budget, with hundreds of hotels to choose from, a wide choice of dining and partying options.

The province of Phuket is situated to the south west coast of Thailand in the Andaman sea and it consists of the “Phuket Island” which is the country's largest island too. Among other 32 smaller islands Patong Beach, Kata , Karon and Kamala beach have always been the most popular.

Here in Phuket, aside from visiting the fantastic attractions of Thailand’s biggest island, you can take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the many nearby tropical paradises, including the famous “ Phi Phi Islands”, or enjoy a serene cruise around the mystical Phang Nga Bay. The island of Phuket is connected by the Sarasin Bridge to Phang Nga Province to the north and further to Krabi.

The touristic town of Krabi is also known as the gem of the Andaman Sea and its beaches attract both native Thai people and foreigners alike. It is located at a distance of 783 km south of Bangkok by road and in the west coast of southern Thailand. The international Krabi Airport offers a link up air route from Bangkok since 1999.

Krabi is abundant with picturesque landscapes. Only the pictures of stunning limestone cliffs, beautiful beaches, refreshing waterfalls, breathtaking inland and sea caves, riveting underwater, spectacular islands such as Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and plentiful activities continually invite those who have never visited as well as those who have been to come back.

The well - known adventurers such as yachtsmen, scuba - divers, snorkelers and day-trippers from Phuket do spend their leisure time here since this includes several coral - fringed islands with well - known diving sites, kayaking, sailing, bird watching, snorkeling are also among top activities.

The inland scenic attractions including waterfalls and caves, and opportunities for trekking, bird watching and eco-tours. In addition, deep water soloing is popular on the numerous nearby rocky islands accessible by long-tail boat.

because of the great weather in most parts of the country. However , you require to plan your trip well in advance and tolerate tourist crowds, you will relish seasonal fruits while lolling on the heavenly beach.

Usually hot, especially in the north - east with higher humidity levels. Fun seekers should definitely join water battles during the Songkran celebrations in mid-April.

The southwest monsoon affects northern territories and west coast of the Thai peninsula (Phuket and Krabi areas) from May to October, peaking in September. East coast of the Thai peninsula, facing the Gulf of Thailand (places like Koh Samui), experiences the northeast monsoon roughly between September and December. In spite of this , you still can enjoy your diving and kite boarding during the low season.