Travel Thailand: IXS (1)

The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. Covers an area of 514,000 kilometers squared. E 'roughly equidistant between India and China. Thailand shares its borders with Mynammar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. Myanmar (Burma) is the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to the south-east, and Malaysia to the south.

Topography of the land is divided into four different areas: the mountainous north of the fertile central plains, semi-arid plateau that divides the north-east and the peninsula to the south, with many beautiful tropical beaches and islands wide.

Climate
Thailand is predominantly tropical. And 'hot and humid all years round at the first shot. Relief provided only in the mountains north of Thailand. The climate of The monsoon dominated thailand. There are three seasons: the cool season (November to February), the hot season (April-May), e), the rainy season (June to October.

People
The population of Thailand is approximately 60 million. Ethnic Thais form the majority. Historically, the range of a crossroads of migration was thus straining of Mon, Khmer, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysian, Indian and stronger, Chinese, stocks a degree of ethnic diversity.

Religion
Theravada Buddhism the national religion. More than 90 percent of all Thais practice this religion. The rest of the population adheres to Muslim, Christian, Hindu and other religions. There is full freedom of expression in Thailand. Buddhism continues to cast a strong influence on daily life.

Customs
"Wai" is one of the most distinctive costumes Thailand. E 'similar to the Indian namaste gesture. In general, it includes a gesture of prayer with his hands and bowing his head. It cans take many forms show, greeting, farewell or recognition. Physical demonstrations of affection in public are common between friends, between lovers, but less. E 'common to see friends go together hand in hand, but couples rarely, except in the western regions.

Visa
The Thai government has approved the activities to flourish, tourism, the tourism industry in Thailand. Most nationalities do not require visas for stays up to 30 days, provided they have a valid ticket for the forward movement. Visitors need a visa to the embassies and consulates in Thailand available. Tourist visas permit stays up to 90 days. Thai immigration requires visitors passports to have at least 6 months validity and at least one blank visa page remaining.