Islands of thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand is washed by the Andaman and South China Seas. This state owns many islands, from uninhabited to resort ones. Many of Thailand's islands are popular with tourists and offer a great vacation. At the end of the last century, Thai resorts were little known and unexplored. Due to the rapid development of the tourism industry, some of the islands have gained worldwide fame.
The largest and most popular islands in Thailand include Koh Samui, Phuket, Phangan, Samet, Lanta, Chang and others. Uninhabited land areas also attract travelers. For example, the Similan archipelago, consisting of 9 islands, which is a national reserve.
Climatic conditions
The country is located in a tropical and subequatorial climate zone. Thailand welcomes guests all year round. Tropical forests cover no more than 10% of the territory. The southern regions are dominated by tropical evergreens as this area is influenced by the monsoons. In Thailand, there are 3 seasons conditionally:
- Hot - from March to May.
- Cool - November to March.
- Rainy - June to early October.
Air temperatures above 30 degrees are observed on the islands of Thailand during the hot season. In the cool season, it is slightly lower. During the rainy season, the temperature varies from +25 to +30 degrees.
Characteristics of the islands
The most significant island is Phuket, located in the southern part of the kingdom. Its shores are washed by the Andaman Sea. The best time to visit Phuket is between November and April. It is connected with the mainland by three bridges. Almost 70% of the island's territory is covered with hills. The remaining areas are plains. They are occupied by plantations of coconut palms and hevea, as well as urban buildings. Relic plants have been preserved in mountainous areas
The second largest island in Thailand is Koh Samui. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand. The island has a volcanic nature, experts believe that it was formed as a result of earthquakes. The nature of this land area attracts with its pristine beauty. Almost the entire island is occupied by plains. It features a coastline with gentle shores and sandy beaches.
A small but very popular island in the south of the country is Ko Lipe. From it to Malaysia can be reached by boat, spending 1 hour. This island has white sand beaches. Koh Lipe Island is part of the Tarutao Marine National Park.
Popular with tourists is the Phi Phi archipelago, which is located in the Andaman Sea and belongs to the province of Krabi. There are 6 islands in it, but only one of them has a population..
