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Overview & Country Facts

Overview & Country FactsThailand, being known as the land of smiles, the land of elephants and the land of Buddhism, is unique for its fascinating cultures, tradition, and philosophical attitude towards the world and life, making the country shrouded with mystery waiting for the wide-opened eyes and opened mind to explore its charming distinctiveness. A number of magnificent temples in Bangkok, the stunning mountains in the north like Chiang Mai, the world famous beach resort with its vibrant nightlife in Pattaya, and the idyllic beaches and clear water in Phuket are just a few of Thailand's highlighted attraction.

 

Thailand still implausibly has a large array of unseen pockets to discover. Meanwhile, Thailand is still graced with its charming tradition which remained strong among Thai people although affected by flows of modernization and westernization which make it one of the highly developed countries in the region. Buddhism has always played a significant role in the embodiment of Thai tradition, value, and attitude towards of people in society.

 

 

This characteristic may be the real charm of Thailand which is represented as the simple lifestyle, peaceful mind, and optimism. Now it comes to you to explore this land on your own route and with your own mind. It is up to you how you view Thailand. But one thing you can witness by yourselves: Thailand will be your travel paradise and will give you an exceptional experience for your lifetime.

 

Basic Facts of Thailand

Conventional Name

Kingdom of Thailand

Local Name

Thailand (formerly Siam)

Capital

Bangkok

Independence

1238 Year of Establishment (never being colonized)

Constitution

Constitutional Monarchy

Land Area

513,115 Sq. Kilometers

Climate

Average: 29 degree Celsius but varies 9-38 degree Celsius

Seasons

Hot (March to May), Rainy (June to October) and cool (November to February)

Population

67,878,746 (year 2005)

Language

Thai; English is widely understood in cities

Sex Ratio

0.97 male/female

Birth Rate

1.66%

Death Rate

0.75%

Labor Force

32.6 million

Literacy

93.8% (Age 15 and over)

Religion

Buddhism 92.55%, Muslim 5.29%, Christianity 1.34%, Others 0.79% (2005)

Currency

Thai Baht

Exchange Rate

41.5 Baht / US$ (approx. 2005)

GDP

US$ 413 Billion (est. 2000)

Time

GMT+7

Airport Tax

500 Baht for International

 

40 Baht for Domestic

Electricity

220 Volts 50 cycles

Clothing

Thin Cotton is best. A jacket or sweater may be necessary in cool season, especially in the mountainous area in North and Northeast

 

All Destinations - Hotels and Resorts in Thailand
Central Thailand : Bangkok | Hua Hin | Cha-am | Kanchanaburi |  Ayutthaya | Pranburi/Prachuab Khirikhan | Phetchaburi | Nakorn Pathom | Suphan Buri | Samut Prakarn | Pathumthani | Saraburi | Lopburi | Nonthaburi | Samut Songkhram | Sakaew

Central Thailand
Bangkok | Hua Hin | Kanchanaburi
Ayutthaya | Prachuab Khirikhan | Phetchaburi | Nakorn Pathom | Samut Prakarn | Pathumthani | Saraburi | Lopburi | Nonthaburi |

   
Southern Thailand : Phuket | Koh Samui | Krabi | Railey Beach | Phi Phi | Koh Lanta | Koh Phangan/Koh Tao | Phang-Nga/Khao Lak | Trang | Hat Yai |  Chumphon | Ranong | Satun | Pattani | Narathiwat | Nakhon Si Thammarat

Southern Thailand
Phuket | Krabi | Phi Phi | Ao Nang | Koh Samui
Koh Lanta | Phang-Nga/Khao Lak | Suratthani | Chumphon | Ranong | Satun | Pattani | Narathiwat | Nakhon Si Thammarat

   
Eastern Thailand  : Pattaya | Rayong | Koh Samet | Koh Chang, Trat | Chanthaburi | Prachin Buri | Bang Saen/Cholburi | Koh Mak  |  Koh Kood(Ko Kood)   |  KohKoodisland   |  KohMakisland

Eastern Thailand
Pattaya | Rayong | Koh Samet | Koh Chang, Trat | Ko Kood | Koh Mak | Chanthaburi

   
Northern Thailand  : Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Mae Hong Son | Sukhothai | Petchaboon | Lampang | Phitsanulok | Tak | Kamphaeng Phet | Nan

Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Mae Hong Son | Sukhothai | Lampang | Phitsanulok | Kamphaeng Phet | Nan | Uthai Thani

   
Northeast Thailand  : Khaoyai | Nakhon Ratchasima | Khon Kaen | Udon Thani | Nong Khai | Loei | Yasothon | Mukdahan | Ubon Ratchathani

Northeast Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima | Khon Kaen | Nong Khai | Loei

   
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