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A Quick Overview of Thailand
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Area: 514,000 sq km
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Population: 67,386,383 (July 2008 est.)
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Capital: Bangkok (pop 5,705,061 - July 2008)
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Language: Thai (official), ethnic and regional dialects
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Religion: Buddhist 95%, Muslim , Christian & Hindu
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Time Zone: UTC +7
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Calling Code: +66
Thailand Hotels
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Ayutthaya |
Bangkok |
Chiang Mai |
Koh Samuii |
Krabi
Pattaya |
Phuket
Top destinations in Thailand
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Bangkok will be the first stop for most visiting Thailand. A vibrant city with excellent hotels, activities, nightlife and services
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Phuket, is Thailand’s largest island and is located approximately 862 klms south of Bangkok. Its rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South’s wealthiest, busiest and most popular island and province.
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Krabi has some of the world's most spectacular scenery. Phang Nga Bay has fascinating limestone karsts, outstanding beaches and world class rock climbing.
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Chiang Mai and surrounds is synonymous with nature, trekking, hilltribes, white-water rafting and mountains.
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Pattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 160 kilometres southeast of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 1960’s, Pattaya has emerged as a favourite Southeast Asian vacation centre.
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Koh Samui Thailand’s third largest island, Koh Samuii, has it all, beautiful white sand beaches, clean, clear warm water; lush tropical gardens and gentle ocean breezes. The best time to enjoy Koh Samuii to the fullest is from April to November.
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Kanchanaburi is known for the death railway, the Australian War Museum at Hellfire Pass and more. The River Kwaii, rafting, Erawan Waterfalls and natural beauty all around.
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Quick Facts
Siam was the old name of Thailand. It was the
official name of the country until 1949, when it was changed to Thailand by
official proclamation. 'Thai' in the Thai language means 'freedom'. So, Thailand
means "land of freedom" or "land of the free".
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