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.
Away from Bangkok, at the
pristine sandy beaches and emerald seas in the
South, or in the northern mountains visitors can
drowse their days away in a long deep dream of
peace. The past is a forgotten thing, the present
is heaven, and the future can be left to take care
of itself.
The people inhabiting Thailand today share a
rich ethnic diversity - mainly Thai, Mon,
Khmer, Laotian, Chinese, Malay, Persian and
Indian. Thai culture is evident everywhere in
the Kingdom: in Buddhist rites which take place
in numerous Thai temples, the succession of
festivals that occur throughout the year, and the
country markets where locals haggle, politely,
for everything from food to clothing.
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.
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