Thailand is a country of hot sun, sea and incredible drive. Spacious clean beaches, exotic vegetation will leave even the most capricious tourist with wonderful memories of their vacation. The coast is ideal for families with small children, and lovers of sights, and adventurous tourists - there are resorts in Thailand for every taste.
The mysterious country of Siam. This is the ancient name of the Kingdom of Thailand, located in the center of Southeast Asia.
Thailand is notable for its combination of antiquity and pristine tropical beauty with objects of modern civilization and Western European comfort.
The capital of Thailand - Bangkok (in Thai "Krung Thep" - "City of Angels") is the largest city in the country. Other large cities: Nakhon Si Thammarat and Hat Yai - in the south, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai - in the north.
Thailand is located in Southeast Asia on the Indochina Peninsula, washed by the waters of the Andaman Sea in the southwest and the Gulf of Thailand in the southeast. The outlines of the country resemble the head of an elephant and often the Thais themselves call Thailand "the land of the elephant", and the royal symbol is a white elephant. The total area of the territory is 513,115 sq. km. Thailand's neighbors (clockwise from the north) are Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Myanmar (Burma). The oldest core of the future state was the settlements in the Chao Phraya River delta.
The main religion of Thailand is Buddhism. Thais adhere to the idea of free religion, and thanks to this, Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs freely practice their faith. Disrespect for the religious feelings of Thais is prosecuted by law! You cannot climb on Buddha statues, touch the heads of Thais with your hands, or touch a Buddhist monk with your hands. When visiting temples, be sure to take off your shoes. During a conversation, it is not recommended to make a fuss and raise your voice when clarifying controversial issues.
In Thailand, two types of climate prevail: a tropical monsoon climate (southern and southeastern regions) and a tropical savanna climate. The approximate average annual air temperature is +28-29°C, and the humidity is about 50%. In the Bangkok area and the central part of the country, there are 3 climatic seasons: hot (March to May), rainy (June to October), and cool (November to February). The rainy season is not so terrible, it is mostly hot during the day, and the showers last no more than 2-3 hours and are refreshing.
The monetary unit of Thailand is the baht. One baht is divided into 100 satangs. Coins in circulation are 1, 2, 5, and 10 baht. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10 baht (brown), 20 baht (green), 50 baht (blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple), and 1,000 baht (gray).
The official language is Thai. English, Chinese, and Japanese are widely spoken in the tourist areas. Most people working in tourism speak a little Russian.
Time in Thailand is 5 hours ahead of Kyiv.
Thailand has a well-developed network of airlines, highways and railways. The most popular transport, which functions as a taxi, is a "songtheo" (a pickup truck or a small truck with benches for passengers) and a "tuk-tuk" - three types of motor rickshaws. It is better to agree on the price in advance.
Thai cuisine is original, it is based on the ability to combine five tastes - sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy. In the preparation of Thai dishes, noodles, curry, sweet and sour dishes, ingredients for easy and quick cooking, exotic spices and seasonings are often used. The addition of the best Chinese and Indian culinary traditions, and the abundant use of spices adds to its originality.
In Thailand, do not drink tap water, do not drink drinks with ice, buy chilled water and soft drinks in bottles. Do not buy cut portions in the markets, wash fruit thoroughly with soap.
Interesting tours will help to pleasantly diversify your life. One of them can be done in Thailand, going to the coast of the mainland or the island. There are exciting excursions, beach holidays, and sightseeing. Tours to Thailand are organized so that guests of the country can enjoy various types of recreation.
An exotic country, a kingdom of smiles and other enthusiastic definitions will be seen in reviews about holidays in Thailand. Location in the center of Southeast Asia, the coast of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea with a total length of 3219 km, the largest length from north to south among the countries of the region and a variety of climates - all this makes it possible to relax here at any time of the year. You can choose where it is better for families with children, and where to enjoy the drive or contemplation of historical monuments. Tour operator ALF offers to make your choice:
When choosing tours to Thailand from Ukraine with departure from a European city, you should take into account the presence of an international airport in the desired resort. Proper air connections are established with such cities as Bangkok, Krabi, Pattaya, Phuket, Samui and Chiang Mai. Passengers are transported to the hotel from each airport.
If you choose cheap tours to Thailand, it is recommended to focus on burning vouchers and the peculiarities of the climate. In the first option, all issues must be resolved very quickly - within a few days. However, everything can be resolved quickly by contacting ALF, and the manager will help you within a few minutes. The second option is about seasonality. Since the country belongs to the category of tropical countries, it has an inevitable rainy season, which lasts from June to September, and the cost of vacation during this period is lower than in other periods. Trips at the end of the rainy season - until November - will also be cheaper. Then prices for tours to Thailand increase and remain until April, after which the period with temperatures up to +37 ° C begins.
British philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell said: "To be able to relax properly is the highest degree of civilization." You can test your skills now by considering the offers of tours to Thailand from Kyiv. When planning a trip, you should take into account the current features of transport in Ukraine. As soon as the situation changes, you will be able to choose the shortest route again.
