Thailand: A Land of Smiles
Thailand is a Southeastern Asian land. It is recognized for its tropic shores, sumptuous imperial dwellings, old remains and majestic stupas representing characters of Buddha. A modernistic cityscape stands next to canal-side towns and the iconic stupas of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew) in Bangkok (the capital of Thailand). Nearby seaside hotels include crowded Pattaya, fashionable Hua Hin and others. Different countries are popular worldwide due to their nicknames likewise Thailand is known as a land of smiles because its people do smile a lot. This means Thai people stay in a good mood most of the time and are hospitable too that is why Thailand Tourism Development Authority promoted it as Land of Smiles (LoS) around the World.
Many of the leading national & international flights regularly take passengers from Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad to Bangkok and other cities of Thailand. For getting around in Thailand bus is the best option, you can go anywhere in Thailand by bus because bus service is the most widely used mean of transportation in Thailand. Moreover, buses pick and drop people from various stops in each city so you can visit as many places as you wish at less cost. Renting a car in Thailand costs too expensive and roads are often busy because of heavy traffic so don’t try hiring a car.
Thailand's weather is affected by monsoon breezes that have a seasonal nature (the southwest and northeastern monsoon). The southwestern monsoon usually begins in May and lasts till October, is defined by the current of hot, humid wind from the Indian Ocean to Thailand, creating ample rain across the largest part of the country.
The northeastern monsoon, beginning from October till February causes cool and arid air from China over the maximum of Thailand. In South Thailand, the northeastern monsoon begins mild climate and ample precipitation on the east shoreline of that area.
Weather in most of Thailand is tropic humid and arid or savanna. The majority of the south, as well as the eastern tip have tropical monsoon weather. Parts of the south also have a hot rainforest environment.
Thailand is classified into three seasons. The first is the rainy or southwestern monsoon season (mid–May to mid–October) which predominates over most of the country. This period is marked by plentiful rain with August and September staying the humid period of the year. This can seldom lead to floods. However, dry periods usually occur for 1 to 2 weeks from June to the beginning of July. This is due to the northward shift of the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone to southern China.
Winter or the northeastern monsoon begins from mid–October until mid–February. Most of Thailand encounters arid weather during this season with moderate temperatures. The exemption is the southern parts of Thailand where it gets sufficient precipitation, especially from October to November. Summer or the pre-monsoon season runs from mid–February till mid–May and is marked by hotter climate.
Phuket is one of the south territories (Changwat) of Thailand. It comprises of the island of Phuket, the country's biggest island, and different 32 petite islands along its shoreline. Phuket Island is joined by the Sarasin Bridge to Phang Nga Province to the Northland. The next adjacent province is Krabi, to the east opposite Phang Nga Bay.
Phuket Province has a region of 576 square kilometres, slightly less than that of Singapore, and is the second-smallest province of Thailand. The island was on one of the primary trading paths between India and China and was often quoted in international ship accounts of Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English traders.
Pattaya is a town on Thailand’s Eastern Gulf coast most noted for its blue water beaches. A tranquil fishing village was built in the 1960s; it’s presently aligned with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, nightclub bars and 24-hour clubs. Nearby, hill Wat Phra Yai Temple highlights an 18 meter tall golden Buddha Statue which is a centre of attraction among tourists. The city also highlights various designer golf courses, some with scenes of Pattaya Bay.
The Phi Phi Islands are a group of island in Thailand, within the vast island of Phuket and the Straits of Malacca shoreline of Thailand. These islands are administratively member of Krabi Province. Ko Phi Phi Don is the greatest and most populated island of the group, although the seashores of the second longest island are toured by several people as well.
The remaining islands in the collection that include Bida Nok, Bida Nai, and Bamboo Island, are not greatly higher than large limestone cliffs projecting out of the sea. The islands are approachable by speedboats or long-tail boats most frequently from Krabi town or from piers in Phuket Province.
Bangkok is the capital metropolis of Thailand. This city is home for palaces, decorated temples and lively street life around the world. There is a lot to do in Bangkok if you plan to visit this vibrant city. Never miss to visit these places (based on travellers’ insights) on your trip to Bangkok; Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Arun Ratachawararam and Khaosan Road to experience the life, culture, spiritualism and history of Thailand.
Usman Restaurant is located in Bankok. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this beanery can savor various types of foods from continental, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani to vegetarian. Visitors and guests feel satisfied with this restaurant in terms of ambiance, location, service, food quality and value as compared to other restaurants in the Bankok.
Sophia Restaurant is located in Bankok. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this beanery can savor various types of foods from continental, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani to vegetarian. Visitors and guests feel satisfied with this restaurant in terms of ambiance, location, service, food quality and value as compared to other restaurants in the Bankok.
Home Cuisine is located in Bankok. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this beanery can savor various types of foods from continental, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani to vegetarian. Visitors and guests feel satisfied with this restaurant in terms of ambiance, location, service, food quality and value as compared to other restaurants in the Bankok.
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