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When to travel to Thailand
We enjoy a tropical climate with 3 distinct seasons - hot from March through May, wet from June to September, and cool from October through February. The average annual temperature is 28o C (83o F), ranging from in Bangkok, for example, from 30 C in April to 25 C in December.
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Krabi
One of the most attractive destinations in Southern Thailand is located 814km from Bangkok. Krabi occupies an area of 4,708 sq km. To the west, it borders on the Andaman Sea where countless natural attractions abound, including white sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs, numerous large and small islands, verdant forest with caves and waterfalls. It contains rainforest that remains the habitat for the fortunate Gurney’s Pitta. This small, yellow-bellied bird was thought to be extinct. For the birdwatcher, the rainforest is a must as it is also home to other feathered rarities. Krabi Province has only two seasons, the hot and the wet (May till December). Krabi town can be completely explored on foot in about half a day. The majority of travelers tend to breeze through heading for some of the surrounding very scenic beaches or the offshore islands of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Jam (Pu) and Ko Si Boya.
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What to do
For the active traveller, Thailand presents endless opportunities for new and exciting adventure. Hiking, jungle treks, scuba diving, birdwatching, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, are just some of the ways to explore the country''s immense natural and cultural wealth.
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History
Thailand means "land of the free", and throughout its 800-year history, Thailand can boast the distinction of being the only country in Southeast Asia never to have been colonized. Its history is divided into five major periods
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Culture
The Thais have their own culture (including literature, drama, architecture, music, painting, sculpture, folk dances, and many handicrafts), their own language, their own cuisine, their own martial arts, and their own beliefs. Though many fortuitous Indian and Chinese cultural traits have partially influenced Thai culture in many aspects, it is the mixture of these and Thai eclecticism that has, over the centuries, developed the idiosyncratic culture that is unique to Thailand.
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Environment
Thailand is naturally divided into four topographic regions: 1) the North, 2) the Central Plain, or Chao Phraya River basin, 3) the Northeast, or the Korat Plateau, and 4) the South, or Southern Isthmus.
Transportation
The Bangkok International Airport and the domestic airport in Don Muang lie 25 km north of the city. Airport departure taxes are required at both domestic and international departures (international passengers: 500 baht/person domestic passengers: 30 baht/person).
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