Why Samui?

Koh Samui(Samui Island):

The archipelago of Koh Samui is a famous target of Thailand journeys. The third biggest island of Thailand posesses a white-sand beach flanked with doesens of palm trees exactly like on postcards. Batheing on the beach,renting a boat or surfing are the most beliked way of spending time around here. The natives are friendly and doll. On the well constructed roads of Koh Samui we can visit the waterfalls and temples of the island. For visiting the countless ambient islands (including the famous Turtle island) there are several ship services. A particular destination for divers is the An Thong National Seapark as recommendable,about 30 kms(15 miles) from Koh Samui. The vicinity of Koh Samui offers countless posibilities for sports and extremesports for visitors: Wakeboard or waterskiing, Quad, tarzan(), Paintball, Kajaking on the sea and so on.

Thailand:

For anyone who wants to see an exotic country we recommend a Thailand journey as a primary objective. During your reside in Thailand it is guaranteed that meeting the eastern culture, buddhism, tramendeous architectural achievements, mountain tribes isolated from civilisation and the sunlit southern hills give you unforgetable experiences. A spectacle you cannot miss are the shallow-water corall reefs with sea creatures and fish mustering up in every color of the rainbow. The zoology of Thailand is also outstandingly diverse. the most known mammal of the country is the elephant, which is mostly used as labor force. Common animals living in the wilderness: tapir, tiger, lynx, wolf, dwarfodder, wildhog, monkey.

Holidays

• 1st of january - New year
• february-march - Magha Puja,Buddha's enlightment
• 6trh of april - Csakri-memorial day,holiday of the grounder I.Rama
• 13-15th of april - Thai new year
• 1st of may - Holiday of work
• 5th of may - The day of the crowning of IX.Rama(King Bhumibol)
• 12th of august - Birthday of Queen Szirikit,Mother's day
• 23th of october - Csulalongkorn-day,day of the death of V.Rama
• 5th of december - Birthday of IX.Rama (*1927)
• 10th of december - Day of the constitution
• 31st of december - Sylvester

The history of Thailand:

The history of Thailand can be traced back to the early thirteen houndreds. The culture and economy of the country known for centuries as Siam was basicly determined by the nearby Chinese and Indian influences.

In the 1750's Siam was exposed to the attacks of the neighboring Burma. Lateron europian conquerers appeared too,but thanks to the excellent diplomatic talent of the thai rulers and the british-french conflicts, till today Thailand is the only Southeast-Asian country that has never been a colony. As a result of the elections in 2007, Thailand is managed by a democratic government. Thailand' exports exceed 105 billion USD/year. Main export products are: rice, textil,shoes,fishing products, rubber,jewelries,vehicles,computers,electrionic devices. Thailand is the world's biggest rice exporter with 6,5 million tonns every year. Rice is the most important product of the country. The proportion of territories capable for cultivation is 27,25% , wich is the highest in this region. 55% of the cultivatable territories are being used for rice production.

A few information about Thailand:

Capital city	Bangkok
Form of state	Constitutional Monarchy
- King	Bhumibol Aduljadezs
- Head of State	Aphiszit Vetcsacsiva
Offical language	thai
Territories
- Total	514 000 km² (49.)
- Water (%)	0,4
Population
- Estimated in 2005	65 444 371  (19.)
- Density	127 fő/km² (59.)
GDP	2002
- Total	388,7 mrd (21.)
- For a single person	6 400 (63.)
HDI ()	(.)-
Currency	Thai bát (THB)
Time-zone	+7 (UTC)
Internet TLD	.th
Internation traffic sign	T
International calling number	+66