Thailand , formerly known as Siam, officially the Kingdom of Thailand. Is the world's 51st-largest country in terms of total area, with around 64 million people. The capital and largest city is Bangkok.
The country is a constitutional monarchy, headed by King Rama IX, the world's longest-serving head of state. The word Thai is not, as commonly believed, derived from the word Tai meaning "independence" in the Thai language; it is, however, the name of an ethnic group from the central plains (the Thai people).
Thailand is largely tropical, with temperatures in the 28-35°C range. However, note three seasons:
Must visit:
Sukhothai
Chiang Rai
Temple of truth, Pattaya
Pattaya
Bangkok
Kao Pun Temple Waterfalls, Kanchanaburi
Amazing beaches:
The country is a constitutional monarchy, headed by King Rama IX, the world's longest-serving head of state. The word Thai is not, as commonly believed, derived from the word Tai meaning "independence" in the Thai language; it is, however, the name of an ethnic group from the central plains (the Thai people).
Thailand is largely tropical, with temperatures in the 28-35°C range. However, note three seasons:
- Cool: From November to the end of February, it doesn't rain much and temperatures are at their lowest.
- Hot: From March to June, not the best time of year to go temple-tramping in Bangkok.
- Rainy: From July to October, tropical monsoons hit most of the country.
Sukhothai
Chiang Rai
Temple of truth, Pattaya
Pattaya
Bangkok
Kao Pun Temple Waterfalls, Kanchanaburi
Amazing beaches:
