If you dream of experiencing the mystique of the East, Thailand is the perfect starting point. Green rainforests, isolated tribal villages, huge temple complexes, perfect beaches and a friendly population are just a small part of Thailand. Thailand is experienced with all the heart and all the senses, when you go on a journey of discovery in the local market, visit tribal people in longhouses or cycle through old cities.

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Population: 68 million

Capital: Bangkok

Language: Thai

Bangkok’s full name is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya?

The Mekong River between Thailand and Laos is home to over 1000 fish species?

Thailand’s nature, wildlife and geography

On a map, Thailand is reminiscent of a huge elephant’s head with its trunk far down on the Malaysian peninsula, where the ground is covered with rainforest and rubber plantations. The northern region has high mountain ranges and deep jungles with streams and rivers, which culminate in a lush delta area near Bangkok. The lush area around the Chao Praya River is naturally called the Great Rice Bowl. The elephant’s ear to the east has the country’s driest climate and is frequented by tourists. Along the entire Thai coast are several beautiful tropical islands. A large part of the islands and a smaller part of the mainland are national parks. Much of Thailand’s otherwise rich wildlife has been displaced as the population has increased. In the remaining rainforests, however, there are still elephants, tigers, tapirs and bantengas, which are the world’s largest ox. Thailand’s climate is tropical and is characterized by the monsoon with a clear difference between rainy season and dry season. A good rule of thumb is that the further south you go, the longer the rainy season lasts. In the north it rains from June to September, in the south from May to October. The rain rarely lasts all day and during the rainy season, Thai nature thrives in all its green beauty.

Attractions in Thailand

It is very popular to travel to Thailand. The country attracts more travelers than any other country in Southeast Asia and if you have once experienced the great natural beauty, all the beautiful temples, the ruins of the ancient kingdom and the tasty Thai cuisine, this fact is not so surprising. When you travel to Thailand, you have many attractions to choose from. Chiang Mai is northern Thailand’s most important and exciting city. It is surrounded by jungle and waterfalls, near Thailand’s highest mountain Doi Inthanon at 2,565 meters. Here you can sail on timber rafts and visit mountain trunks in the mountains. In Chaiyaphum, people live traditionally and without stress. Just a few kilometers away is the village of Ban Kwao, where handmade silk is made so well that the Thai royal family never buys silk from anywhere else. A must for anyone vacationing in Thailand is of course the capital Bangkok with all the temples, the winding network of canals and the large floating market. The ancient capital Ayutthaya, the cultural cradle Sukhothai, the exciting cities of Lampang and Chiang Rai as well as the opium region Golden Triangle would also be a shame to opt out. If you want to relax, you can take a cruise between beautiful waterfalls and small, pleasant villages on the river Kwai or the Mekong river. Or why not go to one of Thailand’s many tropical paradise islands and popular seaside resorts? the exciting cities of Lampang and Chiang Rai as well as the opium region Golden Triangle would be a shame to opt out. If you want to relax, you can take a cruise between beautiful waterfalls and small, pleasant villages on the river Kwai or the Mekong river. Or why not go to one of Thailand’s many tropical paradise islands and popular seaside resorts? the exciting cities of Lampang and Chiang Rai as well as the opium region Golden Triangle would be a shame to opt out. If you want to relax, you can take a cruise between beautiful waterfalls and small, pleasant villages on the river Kwai or the Mekong river. Or why not go to one of Thailand’s many tropical paradise islands and popular seaside resorts? Visit computerdo for Attractions in Koh Samui Thailand.

Climate and weather Thailand

Get an overview of the climate and weather in Thailand – see temperatures from Chiang Mai in the north to the seaside resort of Koh Chang.

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	CHRISTMAS	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Bangkok
Daytime temperature	31	32	33	35	33	32	32	32	31	31	30	30
Night temperature	20	22	24	25	25	24	24	24	24	24	22	25
Precipitation (mm)	9	29	34	89	166	171	178	191	306	255	57	7
Chiang Mai
Daytime temperature	29	32	34	36	34	32	31	31	31	31	30	28
Night temperature	13	14	17	22	23	23	23	23	23	21	19	15
Precipitation (mm)	7	11	15	51	139	5154	188	220	292	124	38	10
Koh Chang
Daytime temperature	31	31	31	32	31	30	30	27	27	30	30	30
Night temperature	19	21	22	23	23	23	23	23	22	22	20	19
Precipitation (mm)	35	53	96	176	328	502	558	547	533	296	96	17

Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, with most precipitation falling from May to October. It is almost always hot and humid in the south, while the high-lying areas up north can become slightly cooler in the summer, the temperature can then drop to 15 ºC, and sometimes even down to 5 ºC.