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Thailand Travel Guide Information |
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| Geography : |
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The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart
of Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina,
Myanmar and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide
into four natural regions : the mountains and forests of the
North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the semi-arid
farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands
and long coastline of the peninsula South.
The country comprises 76 provinces that are
further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages.
Bangkok is the capital city and centre of political, commercial,
industrial and cultural activities. It is also the seat of
Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King
recognised as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder
of the Buddhist religion and Upholder of all religions.
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the
ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King
has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest
reigning Thai monarch. Thailand embraces a rich diversity
of cultures and traditions. With its proud history, tropical
climate and renowned hospitality, the Kingdom is a never-ending
source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors. |
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| Area : 513,115 sq. km. |
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| Topography : |
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Thailand is divided into 4 natural regions:
- The mountainous North, with its profusion of multi-coloured
orchids, fascinating native handicrafts and winter temperatures
are sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate
fruits such as strawberries and peaches;
- The high Northeast Plateau, which still jealously guards
its many archaeological and anthropological mysteries;
- The Central Plain, one of the world's most fertile rice
and fruit-growing areas with colourful traditional culture
and way of life as well as the sandy beaches of the East
Coast and vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok;
- The peninsular South where the unspoiled beaches and
idyllic islands complement economically vital tin mining,
rubber cultivation and fishing.
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| Population : |
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Thais are well-known for their friendliness
and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens
of Thailand are ethic Thai, along with strong communities
whose ethnic origins lie in China, India and elsewhere. About
7 million people reside in the capital city of Bangkok. |
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| People : |
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Thai (80%), Chinese (10%), Malay (3%),
and the rest are minorities (Mons, Khmers, hill tribes) Ethnic
Thais form the majority, though the area has historically
been a migratory crossroads, and has thus produced a degree
of ethnic diversity. Integration is such, however, that culturally
and socially there is enormous unity. |
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| Language : |
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Spoken and written Thai is largely incomprehensible
to the casual visitor. However, English is widely understood,
particularly in Bangkok where it is almost the major commercial
language. English and some European Languages are spoken in
most hotels, shops and restaurants in major tourist destinations,
and Thai-English road and street signs are found nationwide.
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| Climate : |
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Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with
three distinct seasons-hot and dry from February to May (average
temperature 34 degrees Celsius and 75% humidity); rainy with
plenty of sunshine from June to October (average day temperature
29 degrees Celsius and 87% humidity); and cool from November
to January (temperatures range from 32 degrees Celsius to
below 20 degrees Celsius with a drop in humidity).
Much lower temperatures are experienced in
the North and Northeast during nighttime. The South has a
tropical rainforest climate with temperatures averaging 28
degrees Celsius almost all year round. |
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