The rainy season in Thailand, from mid-May to mid-October, is generally regarded as the low season for tourism. Not anymore. Today, it's not just farmers that welcome the rains. Tour operators and tourists will be enjoying another fun-filled eco activity best suited to this time of the year-rafting.
In fact, rafting is not new in Thailand. Many nature-loving tourists are familiar with bamboo rafting. These rafts float along at a leisurely pace, allowing the tourists to admire the pristine natural surroundings on either side of the river. Now adventure rafting has come to the fore, particularly whitewater rafting using rubber dinghies instead of bamboo rafts. The activity is mainly enjoyed on the wild rivers.
Whitewater rafting was introduced to Thailand only a few years ago and it became a big hit shortly afterwards. It is an excellent activity for the rainy season. Many tour operators have jumped into the rafting business in response to increasing demand. A number of river routes have been explored in recent years, and now many of those rivers have become well-known for whitewater rafting.