About Thailand
Thailand officially the Kingdom of Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is a country at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia
Capital: Bangkok it's full ceremonial name is Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit which is the longest place name (that has spaces) in the world.
Time Zone: GMT +7
Dialing Code: +66
Currency: Thai Baht
Population: 67,448,120 as of July 2013
Total Area: 513,120 Sq Kilometers
Language: Thai, ethnic & regional dialects
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Religion: Buddhism is the country's main religion – it is practiced by 95 per cent of the population.
Thailand has over 1430 islands.
Siamese cats originated in Thailand where they are called Wichian Mat.
There are 15 reserved wild animal species in Thailand including two types of Rhinoceros. It is prohibited by law to breed, hunt, possess or trade these species.
In Thailand it is strictly against the law to critise the monarchy.
Thai food is well renown, dishes that include spicy curries with rice or noodles are found on many other country's menus throughout the world.
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is a form of kickboxing and is Thailand's national sport
Thailand is often called the "Golf Capital of Asia", with beautifully kept courses at a reasonable price the country attracts a larger number of golfers from around the world.
The official name of Thailand is the Kingdom of Thailand and it was formerly known as Siam.
Thailand has a land border with 4 countries including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
Capital: Bangkok it's full ceremonial name is Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit which is the longest place name (that has spaces) in the world.
Time Zone: GMT +7
Dialing Code: +66
Currency: Thai Baht
Population: 67,448,120 as of July 2013
Total Area: 513,120 Sq Kilometers
Language: Thai, ethnic & regional dialects
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Religion: Buddhism is the country's main religion – it is practiced by 95 per cent of the population.
Thailand has over 1430 islands.
Siamese cats originated in Thailand where they are called Wichian Mat.
There are 15 reserved wild animal species in Thailand including two types of Rhinoceros. It is prohibited by law to breed, hunt, possess or trade these species.
In Thailand it is strictly against the law to critise the monarchy.
Thai food is well renown, dishes that include spicy curries with rice or noodles are found on many other country's menus throughout the world.
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is a form of kickboxing and is Thailand's national sport
Thailand is often called the "Golf Capital of Asia", with beautifully kept courses at a reasonable price the country attracts a larger number of golfers from around the world.
The official name of Thailand is the Kingdom of Thailand and it was formerly known as Siam.
Thailand has a land border with 4 countries including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
When to go.
Thailand can best be described as tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of the year. The area of Thailand north of Bangkok has a climate determined by three seasons while the southern peninsular region of Thailand has only two.
In northern Thailand the seasons are clearly defined. Between November & May the weather is mostly dry, however this is broken up into the periods November to February & March to May. The later of these two periods has the higher relative temperatures as although the northeast monsoon does not directly affect the northern area of Thailand, it does cause cooling breezes from November to February.
The other northern season is from May to November and is dominated by the southwest monsoon, during which time rainfall in the north is at its heaviest.
The southern region of Thailand really has only two seasons -- the wet and the dry. These seasons do not run at the same time on both the east and west side of the peninsula. On the west coast the southwest monsoon brings rain and often heavy storms from April through to October, while on the east coast the most rain falls between September & December.
Overall the southern parts of Thailand get by far the most rain, with around 2,400 millimetres every year, compared with the central and northern regions of Thailand, both of which get around 1,400 millimetres.
Generally speaking,the best time to visit Thailand is from November to February when the northeast monsoon is blowing cool, dry air that serves as a respite from the heat. During this cool season, the temperature ranges from 18 to 32 degrees Celsius in Bangkok, while in northern and northeast Thailand, temperatures can get quite cool with morning temperatures as low as eight to 12 degrees Celsius with the occasional 20 degree day. Nights can be particularly chilly and at high altitudes the temperatures can and do drop below freezing.
The summer period, or hot and dry season, is from March to June. At this time temperatures in Bangkok average around 34 degrees, but can often reach 40 degrees with humidity levels of 75%.
Try and avoid April, unless you plan to be permanently submerged in the ocean, because this is the hottest month across the country.
From July to October is the monsoon, when most of Thailand's annual rainfall is accumulated and flooding can ravage the country. The humidity averages just under 90%, with temperatures averaging around 29 degrees Celsius in a very wet and rainy Bangkok.
The monsoon finishes when the wind direction changes, bringing dry weather from the northeast. At best this season can be described as unpredictable and not the constant downpour of rain like you may expect. The middle months of this season may hold particularly heavy rains for the north of the country.
Thailand can best be described as tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of the year. The area of Thailand north of Bangkok has a climate determined by three seasons while the southern peninsular region of Thailand has only two.
In northern Thailand the seasons are clearly defined. Between November & May the weather is mostly dry, however this is broken up into the periods November to February & March to May. The later of these two periods has the higher relative temperatures as although the northeast monsoon does not directly affect the northern area of Thailand, it does cause cooling breezes from November to February.
The other northern season is from May to November and is dominated by the southwest monsoon, during which time rainfall in the north is at its heaviest.
The southern region of Thailand really has only two seasons -- the wet and the dry. These seasons do not run at the same time on both the east and west side of the peninsula. On the west coast the southwest monsoon brings rain and often heavy storms from April through to October, while on the east coast the most rain falls between September & December.
Overall the southern parts of Thailand get by far the most rain, with around 2,400 millimetres every year, compared with the central and northern regions of Thailand, both of which get around 1,400 millimetres.
Generally speaking,the best time to visit Thailand is from November to February when the northeast monsoon is blowing cool, dry air that serves as a respite from the heat. During this cool season, the temperature ranges from 18 to 32 degrees Celsius in Bangkok, while in northern and northeast Thailand, temperatures can get quite cool with morning temperatures as low as eight to 12 degrees Celsius with the occasional 20 degree day. Nights can be particularly chilly and at high altitudes the temperatures can and do drop below freezing.
The summer period, or hot and dry season, is from March to June. At this time temperatures in Bangkok average around 34 degrees, but can often reach 40 degrees with humidity levels of 75%.
Try and avoid April, unless you plan to be permanently submerged in the ocean, because this is the hottest month across the country.
From July to October is the monsoon, when most of Thailand's annual rainfall is accumulated and flooding can ravage the country. The humidity averages just under 90%, with temperatures averaging around 29 degrees Celsius in a very wet and rainy Bangkok.
The monsoon finishes when the wind direction changes, bringing dry weather from the northeast. At best this season can be described as unpredictable and not the constant downpour of rain like you may expect. The middle months of this season may hold particularly heavy rains for the north of the country.
Temperature and rainfall for various regions around Thailand by month
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Bangkok Average min & max temp in Celsius C
Chiang Mai average min & max temp in Celsius C
Koh Samui (Chewang Beach) average min & max temp in Celsius C
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Bangkok average rainy days
Chiang Mai average rainy days
No data available for Koh Samui (Chewang Beach) average rainy days.
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Bangkok average rain fall in mm
Chiang Mai average rain fall in mm
Koh Samui (Chewang Beach) rain fall in mm
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Hua Hin average min & max temp in Celsius C
Phuket average min & max temp in Celsius C
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Hua Hin average rainy days
Phuket average rainy days
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Hua Hin average rain fall in mm
Phuket rain fall in mm
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