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Thailand

Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand is, by far, the most popular destination for tourists in southeast Asia. Thailand offers travellers a fascinating combination of breathtaking natural beauty, awe-inspiring temples, ancient ruins, bountiful shopping opportunities, pristine beaches and aromatic cuisine. With its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the Kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for travellers from across the globe.

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Elephants in Thailand

I had no idea how to feed an elephant. That was not a problem. As soon as I held out the banana the elephant reached out its trunk and the banana disappeared. In no time, the elephant consumed an entire bunch of bananas. The highlight was an elephant ride. We sat on a bench secured to the back of the elephant. It was like sitting on a perpetual motion park bench. The driver indicated that he would take my picture while I sat on the elephant's neck. I still have that picture in an elephant frame, my wife is on the bench and I am on the elephant's neck. It was exhilarating to ride on the neck of an elephant!

Submitted by:
Helen G., Burlington


Thailand lies in the heart of southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to destinations such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia and China. Its shape and geography divide into four natural regions: the mountains and forests of the north; the vast rice fields of the central plains; the semi-arid farmlands of the northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the southern peninsula.

Not surprisingly, Thailand experiences high temperatures and humidity levels throughout the year. The country is hottest between March and May and monsoon season runs from June to October. In September and October much of the country suffers from flooding, particularly in the north, northeastern and central regions. The cool season, most favoured by tourists, runs from November to February.

Capital City: Bangkok

Currency: Thai Baht

Language(s) Spoken: Thai


The most comfortable climate for Canadians is during November to March where it rains the least in Thailand and the heat is comfortable. Southern Thailand does not experience as high of temperatures as the north during April to June which provides great travelling opportunities as well. Bangkok is not recommended in October as they experience the majority of their flooding.



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