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Thailand
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 The Kingdom of Thailand pulls tourists from all accross the globe because of its irresistible combination of enticing natural beauty, splendid temples, recognized hospitality, delicious cuisine and remains of fabulous ancient kingdoms.
The country offers a lot to the visitors from the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the amazing limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, to the mind blowing dance clubs of Bangkok and the serene villages moored along the Mekong River.
Thailand, despite the advent of the foreign culture but the never-changing character of Thai culture has remained prevalent, even in modern city life. The county can be described as a fun-loving place with carefree people. Nevertheless, the Thais are proud and strong, as they have struggled for centuries to preserve their undying zeal and ever lasting enthusiasm. Thailand can be marked as one of the best destinations in South east Asia for lovely and memorable vacations.
Culture
Religion and monarchy are the pillars of Thai culture, and they are part of everyday life. Buddhism is the most commanding religion here and orange-robed monks and gold, marble and stone Buddhas are the common sights in Thailand. One should make sure about the dress when visiting a temple - no shorts or singlets are allowed in the places of worship.
Thai art, principally sculpture and architecture, is divided into a number of historical styles beginning from Mon (6th-13thC), Khmer (7th-13th C), Peninsular (until 14th C) and so on.
Classical Thai music has closeness to Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Indonesian music. The traditional Thai orchestra includes woodwind, string and percussion instruments. The most eminent is a double-handed drum; seen often before a performance.
There are various dance forms where most are closely linked to drama. The epic Ramayana in particular forms the basis for most of the dances and dramas. The performers are elaborately dressed with heavy costumes and decoarted masks.
When to Go
The best time to visit is from February to March when the weather is good and the beaches are at their finest.
The best seasons are August, November, December, February and March, with secondary ideal months in January and July. If your main aim is to avoid crowds and to take advantage of low-season rates, you should plan travelling during the least crowded months (April, May, June, September and October).
Climate
Thailand's climate is tropical, with high temperature and high humidity, and is dominated by monsoons. Summers lie between April and May. June marks the onset of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues until the end of October.
From November to the end of February the climate is much less due to the the cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand.
The north and north-east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter, and hotter in summer. In the far north, around Mae Hong Son temperatures can occasionally drop as low as 2 degree C.
 Major attractions
Bangkok(capital city) : Bangkok rules the country’s urban hierarchy as well as it is the political, commercial and cultural centre of the country. It is one of the most interesting travel destination for the whole Southeast Asian region and also the other parts of the world.
At the end of 2000, the new Sky Train has gone into service and new roads have been built which has augmented the infrastructure of the country. Bangkok is also a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. In this 'City of Angels', one discoveres that walking, instead of taking a taxi or bus, is often the quickest option.
Phuket : It is Thailand's largest, most populous and most visited island. This is a colourful place with cosmopolitanism and thrives solely on tourism. The island owns some interesting markets, temples, examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture and nature reserves.
Ayuthaya Historical Park : Located along the encircling rivers, Ayuthaya Historical Park is Unesco World Heritage Site, the temples of which are spread throughout this once lively city. Several of the ruins – Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Na Phra Meru, Wat Thammikarat, Wat Ratburana and Wat Phra Mahathat – can be visited on foot.
Chiang Mai : With over 300 temples and an old-world aura, Chiang Mai has a spectacular mountain background. Chiang Mai is also a modern, welcoming city with global flavour. This place is most ideal for food lovers, accommodation and shopping. With a plethora of temples, soothing gardens, great night bazaar, striking musuems, the city is a great place to spend the leisure hours.
Ko Samui : This enigmatic island off southeastern Thailand is full of coconut plantations and encompassed by palm-fringed beaches. Once an unexplored spot with untouched surroundings, this place is now almost a complete tourist resort. The most popular beaches are Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai with facilities like swimming, snorkeling and much more.
Nakhon Pathom : Nakhon Pathom, located west of Bangkok, is considered to be the oldest city in Thailand. This city is host to the 127m (417ft), orange-tiled Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest Buddhist monument in the world. The original monument raised in the 6th century by Theravada Buddhists is now buried under the huge dome.
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