culture and colors
by hana_aya
The best time for visiting most of Thailand is between October and February - during these months it is not too hot. The south is best visited
when the rest of Thailand is uncomfortably hot (April to June), and the north is best from mid-September
to early March or when it starts warming up again in April. If you're spending time in Bangkok,
be prepared to be roasted in April and get soaked in anytime during October - January.
The peak tourist months are December and August, and the least crowded months
are May, June and September-it's rainny season and a lot of flood in some year.
Thai Visas
by Unknownsu
Pretty much everyone needs a visa to enter the Thai kingdom. Luckily however, citizens from most countries can receive a 30 day visa upon arrival at the Don Muang airport free of charge. If in doubt, check with the nearest Thai embassy located to you.
The official Thai name of Bangkok is in the Guiness Book of Records as the longest place name in the world. If you want to impress your friends, try memorizing this:
Krungthep Mahanakorn Boworn Rattanakosin Mahintharayuttha Mahadilokpop Noparatratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniveymahasathan Amornpiman Avatransathit Sakkathattiay-avisnukarmprasit.
What it means: "Great city of angels; the repository of divine gems; the great land unconquerable; the grand and prominent realm; the royal and delightful capital full of nine noble gems; the highest royal dwelling and grand palace; the divine shelter and living place of reincarnated spirits."
The city is just better known as Krung Thep or City of Angels.
Samut Prakan = Erawan Elephant Museum
by Audrey118
If you have time visit the new Erawan Elephant Museum. It is quite marvelours inside the elephant shaped museum;
The structure itself is the biggest.
It is located on Sukhumvit Road, about 3 Kms. from Samutprakan Province in Thailandmillennium period.
This is Wat Pho the largest...
by R.Dettmann
This is Wat Pho the largest Wat of Bangkok, and is technically the oldest too. It is also famous as Thailand's first university, and it is the traditional national center for the preservation and teaching of traditional Thai massage.The huge reclining Buddha and the most number of Buddha in Thailand.(more than 1000 Buddha) are unique qualities of that place.
ABOUT YOUR PACKING LIST
by joiedevivre
ABOUT YOUR PACKING LIST
Your clothes should match with :
The weather
. the hot season (March/May).
Cotton clothes will do. Avoid all kind of polyester materials.
. the rainy season (June/October)
Only umbrellas will make the difference.
. the fresh season (November/February).
It will not be that cold for you but don't be surprised to see woollen clothes sold in local markets. A sweater can be useful in the evening.
Your activities
Whether you are going for a trekking, a boat trip, a party, always think about what are the most practical clothes to wear. But for a visit in a temple, only long pants/shirts/skirts/dresses are accepted.
For the backpackers, good shoes and comfortable clothes should be the priority.
Anyway, don't overcharge yourself with clothes because you can find all kind of clothes here for a cheap price.
As the Thai people are very neat, you should be the same as a guest in their country.
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