Thailand
Thailand is a parliamentary democracy, with a monarchy. The King is highly regarded and respected, and have a huge influence. Despite pressure from several European countries, Thailand is the only South-East Asian country that has never been colonized.
Thailand is called “the land of smiles“, and really lives up to that expression as the people are extremely friendly and welcoming.
When To Visit Thailand
High season for visiting is from December – March (dry season). Shoulder season is April and September – November, while low season is May – August (rainy season).
Travel Guides
We used the Lonely Planet`s Thailand travel guide on our trip. You can get that and other great books by clicking on the pictures below:
Blogposts from Thailand
Karon Beach is a stunning 3,5-km long beach with super soft white sand and clear turquoise sea. Karon Beach is a favorite among families because of its beautiful and relaxed beach, a great mix of lovely hotels for all budgets, a decent number of restaurants, lots of small local shops, a temple market, and some nightlife. Here you find a complete travel guide to Karon with everything you need to know about Karon Beach, including what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Karon.
Facts:
- Population: 66 million
- Capital: Bangkok
- Land Area: 513 120 km²
- Language: Thai
- Religion: Buddhist
- Currency: Baht (THB)
- Time zone: UTC+7
- Drives on: Left
Recent Thailand Comments
Zara on Where To Stay In Bangkok – Our Favourite Areas & HotelsJust wanted to say thank you for this guide! Will be visiting Thailand for the first time in 6 weeks...
Marte Dahl on Our Favorite Places To Eat Thai Food In BangkokTakk for tips både til ting å gjøre, bosted og mat. Vi bor på SO Sofitel og det er helt...
Debayan on Where To Stay In Bangkok – Our Favourite Areas & HotelsThis was super duper helpful! I do have one question though: you mention the Baiyoke Sky Hotel as being a...
Patong is the most popular and famous beach holiday destination in Phuket with its long white sandy beach lined with restaurants, cafes, and bars. Patong has a well-earned reputation as a party town with a notorious raunchy nightlife. Here you...
The 8 km long Bang Tao Beach is the most beautiful beach in Phuket (in our opinion). Read our complete travel guide to Bang Tao Beach Phuket with all you need to know. Things to do, how to get there,...
Thailand´s capital Bangkok is obviously one of the world's best place to eat tasty Thai food. There are so many restaurants and street vendors selling Thai food that it can sometimes be difficult to spot the really good ones. Some...
The beautiful Golden Mount (Wat Saket) is one of our favorite temples in Bangkok and a must-visit when in Bangkok. To reach the temple, you have to walk 344 steps up a hill. The 360-degree view of Bangkok from the...
Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is an important part of Thai culture and a sport that the Thais are very proud of. Bangkok is the best place to see and experience Thai Boxing. You can even take a lesson if...
Being a popular tourist destination, Bangkok is packed with hotels and places to stay at all budgets. It can, however, be a bit overwhelming choosing where to stay in Bangkok, as there are so many options available. Having spent a...
Beneath the dust and chaos, Bangkok is packed with things to do and places to see. From street-side restaurants with plastic chairs and road side amulet stalls, to top-notch restaurants and the hippest rooftop bars. From exploring ancient temples to...
Lumphini park is a great place to head if you need some "nature" and peace and quiet. It has a nice atmosphere, and is the perfect place to go for a picnic or just relax and watch people work out....
The Jim Thompson House is a charming house and garden full of antiques, with a sad and mysterious story! You will never believe what happened to Thompson!