Thailand: the land of smiles
Of magnificent coral reefs, turquoise water at 30 ° C, fine sand, coconut trees ... Thailand was and is a true paradise.
For your stay, plan wide, at least three weeks, because the country has many other resources to offer than its beaches: lush jungle, nature reserves, Buddhist temples, trekking around Chiang Mai , Gastronomic exploration or visit the Bangkok hallucinating .
Lose yourself in the historical remains of ancient cities buried as in Ayuthaya Sukhothai or
Immerse yourself in a spiritual culture based on Buddhism. Bask on the beaches of the world's most sumptuous as to Laem Sala or in the Parc D'Ao Phra Nang.
This is the perfect travel: a couple or friends, a flight booked well in advance, a good guide and a budget for spending.
The countries stretching over 1700 km long, is not surprising that there are several climates in Thailand. One can distinguish between the cities of Chiang Mai , North of the country, Bangkok The capital and Phuket The south.
Each environment is composed of three different seasons. Summer is from March to May Temperatures, on average, are quite high: 29 ° C in Bangkok, 27 ° C in Chiang Mai and Phuket at 32 ° C. But can reach heights, especially in cities, and above 40 ° C. The heat is overwhelming especially for tourists who are not accustomed to the humid heat.
The rainy season lasts from June to October. This is an alternation of brief but heavy rain and sun. The central plain is flooded, rivers overflowed.
The sweet season extends from November to February. Temperatures are more bearable, the river levels back down.
Thus, depending on location and topography, Thailand does not live in the same way its seasons. The central plain must absorb much water in a short time, the south receives a lot of water over a greater period of time then becomes very dry in the hot season.
When to go?
The period called "dry" between November and February, is most favorable to visit Thailand. The air is drier, temperatures bearable. In the north, there is even cold in the dark. The sky is a cloudless blue. Life is peaceful.
