Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. Thailand is known for its tourism than any other country in the same area. Tourists are fascinated by the natural beauty, hundreds of beautiful temples and the unforgettable hospitality of Thai people.
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok, which is the largest city in Thailand and has one of the largest international airports in the world.> Thailand has 75 provinces and two special governed districts: one is Bangkok and the other is Pattaya. Thai population is virtually by ethnic Thai and Lao, and more than 94% of them together are Buddhists. Thai people worship Buddha and ancestors, and that makes the Thai culture. Thai people to respect their religion and their ancestors so much that it comes in it to greet each other, greet it with other people with a prayer gesture. Thai people are very friendly and smiling, which iswhy this country is also known as "Land of Smiles". Thai people like to talk open to all, including foreigners. Tourists in Thailand are always warmly welcomed by all Thai people, from children to old people. Even if you do not know much about the Thai language, you can still have a good time, interacting with the locals.
Thailand is a typical tropical country with a hot and humid climate. There are two seasons in a year: the dry and the rainy season. TheRainy season is from July to November. It is very uncomfortable and unpleasant to travel in the rainy season. The best time to come to Thailand is from February to March when the weather is the most beautiful and the beaches are the nicest.
Thailand was never colonized. Since its founding in 1238 has date, Thailand is growing and has become one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. The official currency in Thailandis the Baht, the exchange at around 34 to the U.S. Dollar. Today, Thailand has a rapidly growing and open economy, a lot of benefits from the tourism industry of it. More than 10 million tourists visit Thailand every year, but that number fell sharply after the tsunami disaster in late 2004. The worst-hit area is Phuket - one of the most attractive destinations for tourists, with its magnificent beaches. Much effort has been advertisingmade as to recover the tourism industry.
Besides tourism, agriculture is also the strength of this country. Thailand is the leading country for the export of rice for more than a decade. However, the Thai economy and food chain was beaten again by the recent bird flu epidemic, which has adversely affected poultry throughout the territory.
In contrast to the beautiful sights, great hotels and luxury resorts, a large proportion of ThaiPopulation still in poverty in the suburbs and villages to live in rags, even though the government always tries to develop the Thai economy and improve living standards for the poor in the country.
