There’s something about Thailand that you should know…
Thailand is located in South East Asia. The country covers an area of 513,115 KM2 (about the size of France, or a little smaller than Texas!). Borders are shared with Malaysia to the South, Myanmar to the west, Laos to the north and northeast, and Cambodia to the east. Thailand has 77 provinces , Bangkok is the capital city. The locals call Bangkok “Krung Thep”, which is the short form of the long version of the name which is;  Find something more about Bangkok Attractions… Local Time: Time zone of Thailand is GMT+7
Electricity in Thailand is 220 volts.
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 The Monarchy is deeply revered by Thai people. King Rama IX is the world’s longest serving monarch… Thailand National Flag: Religions: The majority of Thais are Buddhist. The next largest religion is Islam which is prevalent in the southern provinces near the Malaysian border. Other religions in Thailand include Christianity, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, and more… The nation and official language is THAI… The Thai unit of currency is “BAHT” How to get around Bangkok?!?! Taxis are everywhere in town (more than personal cars!), and the meter should start at 35baht. Taxi drivers must except your fair and refusing is illegal, but it happens a lot! Tuk Tuks are the most popular ride for tourists, you will see them in most tourist areas or in small side streets. It’s good for a short ride, price can be bargained but just remember a taxi meter starts at 35 baht for the 1st kilometer (and it’s got AC!).
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Most devices run fine on 2 prongs, but some things should have a ground for reasons of both safety and equipment damage with 3 prongs.
Rain or No Rain, Thais use umbrellas to cover their skin from the sun.
Most Thai’s strive to be white- skinned, and everyone stays out of the sun. They say you can always spot a Thi girl on the beach, she’ll be the one in the shade!
Weather tips for your trip in Thailand:
Northern Thailand is more popular during Nov-Feb, Thais will head to the mountains to catch the early frost (TH: Doi).
You can pretty much travel to the Beaches of Thailand all year round, just remember:
Andaman and the West side (Pataya & Samed) is good to visit during Nov – Apr, after that some of the islands are closed. Then it’s a good time to visit the Gulf of Thailand (May – Oct). Read more about Thailand Weather, or check the Beaches of Thailand. The rainy season starts in June to October, but if you are heading to the beach I wouldn’t worry too much about the rain. It’s typical that it will rain for an hour or two each day during the rainy season, but then the sun comes back and if you are at the beach it’s not a problem. If you are in the city on the other hand… It gets really, really steamy (like a sauna) after the rain.