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Explore Thailand through reading! Learn about its culture, weather, and top spots.

The Kingdom of Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is in south-east Asia. It is a kingdom with a constitutional monarch, King Rama IX, who has ruled since 1946. It attracts more visitors than any other country in south-east Asia, with its combination of incredible natural beauty, famous hospitality, delicious food, and ancient temples and ruins. Few countries have so much to offer the tourist. And most importantly, the people of Thailand are known for their charm and hospitality. The largest city is the capital Bangkok, with a population of over five million people and a busy economy. From the mountains of Mae Hong Son and the bright green islands of the Andaman Sea, to the night clubs and crowded markets of Bangkok, Thailand has something for every type of traveller. Thailand has become particularly popular with students and young people wanting to travel during their gap year. A favourite destination is the island of Phuket and the beautiful white beaches of Koh Samui. Tourists can ride around on Tuk Tuks, the moped taxis, eat incredible Thai food, go snorkelling and visit the ancient temples. It’s a totally different experience to Europe. The best time to visit is in February, when the weather is good and the beaches are at their best. Thailand’s monsoons arrive around July and last into November (the ‘rainy season’). The weather then can be very hot and humid. This is followed by a dry,cool period from November to mid-February, followed by much higher temperatures from March to June. The busiest months for tourists are August, November, December, February and March, with smaller peaks in January and July. Even during busy months, however, if you simply avoid some of the most popular destinations, like Chiang Mai and all islands and beaches, it isn’t difficult to leave the crowds behind. If your main aim is to avoid crowds altogether and to take advantage of cheap rooms and low-season prices, you should think of travelling during the least crowded months (April, May, June, September and October). This is also the best time for scuba diving. Read the text. Which topics are mentioned? (only four (4) topics are mentioned in the text). Not Mentioned language shopping schools universities typical animals currency Mentioned weather food best time to go things to do Thailand is the most visited country in south-east Asia. True False Bangkok is a small city. True False It’s totally different from travelling to Europe. True False The best time to go to the beach is July. True False July and August are two good months for scuba diving. True False