Posted by Andrew Bronson on July 30, 2008 at 09:44:42:
The Kingdom of Thailand is a
predominantly Buddhist country, and one of the finest countries in the world in
which to spend a vacation. Blessed with a tropical climate that is neither too
hot, too dry, nor too wet in the monsoon season, it is possible to travel
comfortably in Thailand at any time of the year.
Travellers, upon arrival in
this land, are safe from the turmoil of life. Even in Bangkok, the Thai
uniqueness in its food, architecture, language, customs and religion enliven
and please the senses.
For travellers, Thailand is the only
gateway in which to experience the special life of Southeast Asia. Due to the
fact that the country has never been colonised, the Thai individuality blooms
and remains vibrant. When the journey is over, the Kingdom will leave visitors
with the desire to return again and again, as the smells, sights, and memories
of the land and people remain indelible in their thoughts, for Thailand is a
feast that they will always carry with them.
Thailand's climate is tropical,
high both in temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and May
are the hottest months of the year, when even the locals are moved to complain
about the heat. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings
with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of
October. From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying
with a 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.