Thailand has a rich colorful culture. The many exotic monuments and stunning beaches draws millions of visitors year ranging from budget conscious bagpackers to those who are on the look out for a luxurious pampering in the spa. There are budget Christmas vacation in Thailand as well as luxury Christmas vacation in Thailand. Now the choice is your. You decide which one you would like to get. The Thai living is a combination of tradition with contemporary style.

It is a well known fact that the best time to visit Thailand is between November and February. If it is a Christmas vacation in Thailand you can easily avoid the rain showers and the humidity. At this time of the year the air is drier and visibility is good making it great for taking photographs. It gets miserably hot and sticky during the months of March, April and May. December is the peak tourist season. However, just a little before Christmas the Thais celebrate the elephantine festival called Elephant Roundup. In this the elephants are made to play soccer. This is quite a sight to behold. If you can make it a little before Christmas vacation in Thailand,then you can be witness to this festival.

The range of activities during Christmas vacation in Thailand is what keeps the visitors occupied. Since Thailand’s northern areas are home to various local hill, a large number of specialized companies operate in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai where trekking has become increasingly popular. You can engage yourself in Scuba Diving, wind surfing, sailing, parasailing, deep sea fishing and sea canoeing on a Christmas vacation in Thailand.

Cuisines during Christmas vacation in Thailand include the ever so tantalizing range of delicate flavours enhanced by herbs and spices. A typical meal will include a variety of beef, pork, chicken or fish dishes, together with noodles, salads and vegetables, upon base of boiled or fried rice.
 You can also try out the different sauces like the standard condiment Nam Pla (fish sauce) spiced with chopped chillies. The perennial favourite includes Tom Yaam Kung (prawn soup) with chilli and lemongrass or Tom Kha Gai (chicken with coconut cream and lime juice).

A refreshing Christmas vacation in Thailand calls for refreshing drinks that you can gulp down to get that true feeling of being in Thailand. Thailand offers a remarkable range of soft drinks, fresh juices, and imported and local mineral waters. Singha (pronounced Sing) and Chang beers are the standard brews of consumption among Thais, while Kloster, Carlsberg, Heineken and other international brand name beers are now brewed in Thailand.

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