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At a glance
The Kingdom of Thailand draws more visitors than any other country in southeast Asia with its irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms. From the mountains of ChangMai and the verdant islands of the Kho PhiPhi, to the pulse-pounding dance clubs of Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River.
By far the best time to visit is from February to March when the weather is kind and the beaches are at their finest. The peak seasons are August, November, December, February and March, with secondary peak months in January and July. With great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture and, hey, great beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers the world over all throughout the year. |
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| Full Name: |
Kingdom of Thailand |
| Capital City: |
Bangkok |
| Area: |
517,000 sq km / 199,614 sq miles |
| Population: |
65,000,000 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC /7 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Language: |
Thai (official)
Thai is a complicated language with its own unique alphabet, but it's fun to try at least a few words. The main complication with Thai is that it is tonal: the same word could be pronounced with a rising, falling, high, low or level tone and could theoretically have five meanings!
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| Religion: |
95% Buddhist, 4% Muslim |
| Currency: |
Baht |
| Must See: |
Ancient City, Ao Phang-Nga National Marine Park Jim Thompson's House, Ko Samui, Ko Si Chang, Nakhon Pathom, Sirinat National Marine Park, Thaleh Ban National Park, Wat Arun, Wat Benchamabophit, Wat Phra Kaew
& Grand Palace, Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
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Places in
Thiland:
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Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket |
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