Thailand Overview

The land of smiles, where everyone is fun loving and happy go lucky and the country itself is as diverse and spectacular as the glossy postcards depict. It is a country where travel is reasonably cheap and there is something for everyone. A land where boredom has been forgotten, where the rain is warm, even pleasant and there is something for every taste or desire.

From her souring jungle decked mountain ranges to her crystal clear oceans and icing-sugar shores, Thailand is a holidaymaker's paradise. Steeped in antediluvian history, culture enthusiasts can meander for hours through ancient cities and Buddhist temples or follow the lively 'arts'scene. Eco-tourists, can paddle their way through landscape that 'time forgot'and view fauna and flora, un-documented or strange to their eyes.

Join the crowds bargaining their way through the lively market scene or shop in style at one of the many up to date shopping malls. Wrap up in silk or hand-woven fabrics that are so varied it's hard to choose which one to purchase. Eat food that lets one experience the true meaning of a 'taste sensation'and drink refreshing coconut milk or sugar cane juice as it is harvested.

Thailand, a land of contrasts, a land of genuinely beautiful people, a land that once visited can be revisited again and again and one will never tire of its diversity, spectacular scenery, friendliness and affordability. A land that really is 'Paradise'!

Climate

Thailand has a humid, tropical climate, and it is hot all year round. Summer is from March to May with average temperatures around 34C, but the temperature can reach over 40C for extended periods.

Summer monsoons begin as the warm humid air masses flow towards the north from the Indian Ocean. The monsoons end in the fall when the wind reverses direction with the dry south-westerly winds blowing in. The rainy season, with periods of sunshine, lasts from June to September, with temperatures ranging from 27C to 32.7C. The amount of rainfall varies with topography.

The northeast receives the least rain, while the south is flooded during the summer months. The best time to visit Thailand is during the cool season, from October through February, when it is not as humid as during the summer and the rainy seasons. The average temperature is around 18C to 32C. During this season, it can be very chilly in the north, with temperatures dropping to 7C at night.