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Thailand began in the mid-14th century Known as Siam until 1939. The Kingdom of Thailand is in Southeast Asia, bordering Laos, Cambodia and to the east, the Gulf of Thailand, Malaysia, and to the south, the Andaman Sea, and Myanmar, to the south west. Theravada Buddhism  is the main Thai religion, in some of the southern parts of Thailand, Islam is prevalent there are many different ethnic groups populate different parts of Thailand, some of these groups overlapping much into Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, and are socially marginalized in Thailand. Ethnic Chinese form a significant part of Thai society, particularly in and around Bangkok.

Thai boxing, is the national sport in Thailand As the culture has a religious identity it is important to remember certain actions are to be refrained from these include touching someone's head or pointing with the feet, as the head is considered the highest and the foot the lowest part of the body.

Stepping over someone, or over food, is considered insulting. Books and other documents are considered the most revered of secular objects so DO NOT slide a book across a table or place it on the floor, It is illegal to insult the Royal Family, light loose cotton clothing must be When visiting temples, certain museums and the Grand Palace remember to dress appropriately. Shorts, singlet, spaghetti straps and open backed sandals are not acceptable. Thailand is fascinating, and vibrant, where gleaming skyscrapers grace the skyline alongside dazzling, historical temples, past, present and future live harmoniously together a thrill that never seems to disappoint the traveller.

Here you can find floating markets, experience the true marvels with the many contrast and diversity, make the most of the famous nightlife, experience the excitement of a Muay Thai boxing match, or the glitz and glam of a lady boy show, try a elegant dinner cruise on the Chao Praya, or treat yourself to a legendary Thai massage and a rejuvenating spa treatment  April, May when the weather is especially hot and sticky (temperatures around 34C) although one of Thailand's most celebrated festivals - Songkran, takes place in April and involves lots of water throwing to cool down.

Best time to visit is from October until February - temperatures around 25- 28 C light breezes and only the occasional shower, June to September still has plenty of sunshine but is much cooler, and quite refreshing, The advantages are less visitors and better hotel rates.

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