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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. Few countries are so well endowed.
From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, to the pulse-pounding dance clubs of Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River, Thailand offers something for every type of traveller.
This is simply Amazing Thailand
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General Information
Official name
Kingdom of Thailand
Capital
Bangkok (Krung Thep – city of angels)
Area
514 000 sq km
Population:
64 265 276
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +7 ()
Currency
bath (THB) =100 stangs
Official language
thai
Neighbouring countries
Barma / Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia
Highest mountain
Doi Inthanton - 2595 m n. m
Ebb tide
Gulf of Thailand - 0 m. n. m.
Longest river
Mekong (in the country 900 km)
Biggest city
Bangkok (6.250.000 people)
Landing place
Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Pattani, Phuket, Sattahip, Si Racha, Songkhla
People
75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay; also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities
Religion
95% Buddhist, 4% Muslim