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Thailand

"Thai" is meaning “free”, if translated. And this mirrors the mentality of the people living in Thailand: politeness, helpfulness and the well-known joy of life belongs to the Thai people as well as their deep religious believe in Buddha and their great respect to their King.
Antique artefacts, extensive sandy beaches, the beautiful nature, the pulsating life in the big cities and the large variety in species under water offer different possibilities for the guests to spend an unforgettable holiday in Thailand.
Further the spectacular islands should be mentioned while talking about Thailand especially Koh Samui and Phuket but not only because of their sandy beaches, their colourful coral reefs, clear waters and national parks but also because of their well prepared infrastructure and their luxurious hotel resorts.
Take a romantic walk on the Beach, a shopping tour with their variety of cheap shops, haggle with the street-vendors or enjoy a culinary experience in one of the many different restaurants Thailand is famous for.

 Geographical Location
Thailand, a tropical country with a population of about 60 Million and a total area of approx. 514.000 sqkm. In the west and the north it borders on Burma, in the North-East it borders on Laos, in the East it borders on Cambodia and in the South it borders on Malaysia.

History
Founding the Sukhothai kingdom in the 13^th century the Thai were first united as an independent nation. Until 1939 this kingdom also was known as Siam and has never been a colony by then. In the years after the second world war it took quite long until Thailand could establish a democracy. During this turbulent period the constitutional monarchy of succession stayed abutment for the people. Then in 1946 when the young king Ananda died under mysterious circumstances his brother and today’s king Bhumipol Adulyadej, Rama IX accessed the throne.

Climate
Between March and Mai it’s the warmest (hottest) season in Thailand and temperatures can climb up to 40°C . During the monsoon season from June to October it’s a little bit cooler but the humidity is at approx 98%. In the “cold” season from November to March the temperature climbs up to approx. 32°C and the humidity is much lower than during the monsoon season.

Religion and Language
Buddhism is the most common religion and approx. 94% of the population belong to it.
Thai is the local tonal language which has 5 different pitches.

Conditions of entry
To enter Thailand for a stay of up to 30 days only a valid passport is required. For a longer stay an entry visa is required.

Vaccinations
Vaccinations are only required if arriving from an epidemic country. To visit malaria endangered areas, like the northern borders to Burma and the north-eastern coastline between Koh Samui and Kampuchea a malaria prophylaxis is urgently recommended. Before travelling please contact your local tropical institute to prevent against risks earliest possible.

Clothing
It’s recommended to wear light and comfortable summer-clothing. For the colder season between November and February a light sweater is recommendable for the North of Thailand because temperatures can drop to 10°C .
For official occasions and for dinner invitations in one of the first-class restaurants, a jacket, a tie and leather shoes are highly recommended.
To visit a Buddhist Temple you should beware of wearing shorts and armless shirts, mini skirts and a wide neck-line.

Currency
The local currency is the Thailand Baht
Average converting rate : 1 Euro (EUR)  = approx. 46,00 Thailand Baht (THB)

Flying to Thailand

We would be happy to assist you booking a flight to Thailand.

Unfortunately we only can provide special tariffs departing Germany at the moment. So please also check with your local airline representatives to receive a suitable offer from the desired country of departure. Of course we also can arrange reservations for hotel and transfer only.

 THAILAND