Thailand is an extremely popular choice for a holiday. People holiday in Thailand from all over the world. Thailand holiday packages are popular because holiday deals are possible and just about everybody is looking for a cheap holiday. Thailand holiday packages are sometimes stand alone and at others part of a holiday deal en route to Hong Kong or Australasia. Many Thailand holidays will base themselves soley in Bangkok but others may include a resort stay in Pattaya, Phuket or Koh Samui. Thailand for a Honeymoon holiday is the choice of many.
Thailand is a big country. It is wide at its top end and stretches down into a long leg where it meets Malaysia in the South. Such size and variation in weather and terrain as well as activities means that there really is something for everybody. It is a beautiful country with more to offer the holidaymaker than many.
Thailand has so much to offer that going anywhere else seems a mistake. There are holiday resorts. holiday islands, beach holidays and mountain holidays. Adventure holidays too. Trekking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Bird Watching, Climbing, White Water Rafting or just chilling out. Holiday accommodation can be sparse or luxury dependent on your holiday deal. A holiday in Thailand could be one of the best of holiday choices.
The People
The people of Thailand are made up of around thirty different ethnic groups which have varying culture and languages but all are essentially Thai. It is that Thai’ness which makes them amongst the friendliest people in the world. Thailand is often called ‘The Land of Smiles’ and it is. You are much more like to receive a welcoming smile than a grimace. The Thai people are unforgettable.
The Weather
Thailand is essentially a tropical humid country. That said it does have distinct seasons and depending on whereabouts you are in the long stretched land or how high you are these will vary immensely.
November to February are the favoured visiting months for people from the West when the temperature will range from 18C to 32C in the central part of the country. Depending on where you are and the time of the day it will be warmer or cooler but generally speaking it is never too uncomfortable. It is really a case of adjusting your day slightly to fit in with the weather.
It does rain and very heavily at times. The good thing about Thailand is that it is more likely to rain at night than during the day and when it does rain it is usually for no longer than an hour. Then thats it till the next day during the rainy season.
The rain is usually warm too, which makes it so much more bearable.
The Food
Thai food is as delicious as it is variable. In the West Thai food tends to be very expensive but in Thailand it is cheap and fresh too. It will of course depend on where you eat it. In a big flash hotel it will be pricey. In a small restaurant away from the main drag or on the street will be just as good…or better for just a matter of pence.
If you don’t like Thai Food or sadly are not prepared to try it then there are Western restaurants to cater for every taste in the cities and main towns. You are rarely too far away from a KFC. It is even possible to get by budget wise onWestern Food though Thai food is definitely cheaper and better.
Everyone should make the effort to try Thai food though. In terms of the World’s cuisines it is one of the very best. Street food can be a tasty and memorable adventure.
On the coasts Sea Food is a must. It is so fresh and the variety immense. In some restaurants you can even fish for your own prawns and have them cooked for you. The oysters are special either huge and juicy or small and sweet.
Try the more unusual foods. Locusts as a bar snack could grow on you. There is probably more nutrition in them than potato crisps.
The Shopping
There is extremely good shopping to be had in Thailand. Just about anything you could possibly want can be purchased for a price. Many of the shopping malls will have the chain stores that you are familiar with elsewhere. Only the malls in Thailand are bigger, better, cleaner and more modern than many you will see in Europe. Thailand is further ahead in customer care and relations.
Thailand is an exporter as well as an importer and some locally produced goods can be bought at bargain prices.
You have choice of the traditional to the space age. Thailand has something to satisfy every fancy and more besides. Move from street market to modern mall to night market to floating market. Look at High Street and Side Street of have street vendors find you. You will find whatever you need and have fun looking.
The Culture
Thailand is a Buddhist country and Buddhism filters its way into every aspect of life. It is the Buddhist attitude that makes the Thai’s such a peaceful and friendly people.
There are some truly beautiful temples to visit in Thailand. Big or small in city,mountain or village they are all worth a looksee. You may be surprised at what you find. Try and tie in your visit to Thailand to one of the many festivals and join the Thai people on one of their special days. You will be made most welcome and will probably make some new friends.
Get up at six in the morning on some days and watch the monks walking the street with their alms bowls. You will see girls kneeling in the street giving alms and being blessed. You could visit a temple and be blessed too.