Thailand's Physical Geography

Northern Thailand is very mountainous and contains several rivers and forests. Many of the features of Northern Thailand makes many different types of agriculture possible. Northeastern Thailand this region mainly contains the dry Khorat Plateau but also a few rocky hills. The soil of that regions isn't good for farming. Central Thailand on the other hand is one of the world's most fertile rice and fruit growing areas and mainly flat. Eastern Thailand has short mountain ranges and small rivers which go into the Gulf of Thailand. A lot of fruit grows here. Western Thailand has high mountains, forests and steep river valleys a lot like the North. Mining is important in this region.  Southern Thailand  has mountains and forests but no large rivers. The climate in Thailand is divided into three different seasons. The cool season from November to February, the hot season from March to June and the rainy season from July to October. The cool season is the most popular time to visit Thailand while the hot season is the least.