Travel to Thailand and Enjoy Your Life

Due to its attractive scenario and comfortable weather, Thailand has become one of the populated tourist destinations in the world. The tourism industry in Thailand truly took off when US soldiers started to arrive in the 1960s for Rest and Recuperation (R&R) during the Vietnam war period.
Tourist numbers have grown day by day. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, 55% of the tourists in 2007 came from the Asia Pacific region, Japanese and Malaysians forming the two biggest groups. The largest groups of Western tourists come from Britain, Germany, Scandinavia and the United States. The number of tourists arriving from the Middle East and Russia is on the rise. Around 55% of Thailand's tourists are return visitors. The peak period is during the Christmas and New Year holidays when Western tourists flee the cold conditions back home. Asian tourists primarily visit Thailand for Bangkok and the historical, natural and cultural sights in its vicinity.