Thailand

OVERVIEW

Buddhist, independent, and politically turbulent

No tourist visa required for Canadian passport holders for 30 days.

Thai Bhat

About 20:1 to CAD

Thai

Songkran Festival

in Phuket

Beach parties, water fight, religious traditions, night market and curries.

History

It grew with the powerful ancient civilizations of Burma to its east, Cambodia to its west, and China to its north.