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Overview of Thailand
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| Size |
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514,000 sq km (198,456 sq mi) |
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| Population |
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64,631,595 million |
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| Language |
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Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects. |
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| Time Zone |
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7 hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +7). |
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| Electricity |
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220V, 50Hz |
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| Clothing |
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Light, cool clothes are sensible and a jacket is needed for formal meetings and dining in
top restaurants. Shorts (except knee length walking shorts), sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style
attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area.
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| Religion |
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95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim, 1% Other |
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| Currency |
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Thai Baht (THB)
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Location of Thailand
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Thailand occupies the western half of the Indochinese peninsula and the northern two-thirds of the
Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia. Its neighbors are Burma (Myanmar) on the north and west, Laos on
the north and northeast, Cambodia on the east, and Malaysia on the south. 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.
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Climate in Thailand
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Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons-hot and dry from February to May
(average temperature 34°C and 75% humidity); rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to October
(average day temperature 29°C and 87% humidity); and cool from November to January (temperatures
range from 32°C to below 20°C with a drop in humidity). Much lower temperatures are experienced
in the North and Northeast during night time. The South has a tropical rainforest climate with
temperatures averaging 28°C almost all year round.
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Best Time to Travel to Thailand
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Thailand's monsoons arrive around July and last into November (the 'rainy season') and can be
quite uncomfortable to deal with. This is followed by a dry, cool period from November to mid-February,
followed by much higher relative temperatures from March to June. By far the best time to visit is from
Febraury 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. If your
main objective is to avoid crowds and to take advantage of discounted rooms and low-season rates, you
should consider travelling during the least crowded months (April, May, June, September and October).
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Attractions in Thailand
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Many festivals are linked to Buddhist or Brahman rituals and follow a lunar calendar. New Year (Songkran),
is celebrated in mid-April by 'bathing' Buddha images, paying respects to monks and elders by sprinkling water
over their hands, and generally tossing a lot of water in the air for fun. Expect to get soaked, unless
you'd prefer to skulk in your room. The sowing and harvesting of rice has given rise to a cycle of festivals.
To kick off the official rice-planting season in early May, the king participates in an ancient Brahman
ritual in a large field in central Bangkok. Chinese Lunar New Year is celebrated all over Thailand.
One of the biggest celebrations is in Bangkok's Chinatown, with the district's main road, Yaowarat, closed
to traffic for several days. Lampang's Annual Elephant Khantoke Fair As known, elephants are considered
to be sacred animals by the Thais. In order to support food supplies and conservation projects, the yearly
Khantoke for the Elephant Fair is held by the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre. The fair not only features
a spectacular procession, but also includes cultural performances and local music shows.
River Kwae Bridge Week Fair - during World War II, the black iron bridge was brought from Java by the
Japanese Army and reassembled under Japanese supervision by Allied prisoners of war as part of the "Death
Railway" that linked Thailand with Myanmar. Also made famous by the movie of the same name, the bridge on
the River Kwae (or Kwai) is the setting for this week-long series of events that also possesses attractions,
including archaeological and historical exhibitions, and rides on vintage trains. The King's Birthday
Celebrations (December 5) - H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is well beloved and deeply respected by all Thai.
The celebrations of his royal birthday provides his loyal subjects the opportunity to express their
reverence for him. Buildings and homes all over the country are elaborately decorated and the area around
the Grand Palace is spectacularly illuminated.
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Society in Thailand
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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. A Thai will be greeted with the traditional
closed hands and a slight bow of the head, the wai. Buddhist monks are always greeted in this way.
The Thai Royal Family is regarded with an almost religious reverence. Visitors should respect this.
It is very bad manners to make public displays of anger, as Thais regard such behaviour as boorish and
a loss of 'face'. Public displays of affection between men and women are also frowned upon, and it is
considered rude to touch anyone on the head or to point one's feet at someone. In Thailand shoes should be
removed before entering someone's home or a temple. Informal dress is widely acceptable and men are seldom,
if ever, expected to wear suits. A traditional Thai shirt is the most suitable attire for men at any
official function. Beachwear should be confined to the beach and topless sunbathing is frowned upon.
Smoking is widely acceptable.
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Food in Thailand
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The main food in Thailand is rice. Everyone has eaten it since they were born. But we can't really eat rice
alone so we have to have something to go with it. There are many dishes of food to go with rice. Most of
them are hot and spicy and that is what Thai food is famous for. Rice dishes are accompanied by highly
aromatic curries, stir-fries and other dishes, incorporating sometimes large quantities of chillies,
lime juice and lemon grass. Noodles are popular as well. Noodles usually come as a single dish, like Pad Thai.
Almost all Thai food is cooked with fresh ingredients, including vegetables, poultry, pork, fish and
some beef. Lime juice, lemon grass and fresh coriander give the food its characteristic tang, while
liberal helpings of fresh chillies are used to add some fire to many dishes. Other common seasonings
include black pepper, ginger, tamarind, and coconut milk which is often added to curries.
Tom Kha Kai (Coconut-Chicken Soup) is a fiery yet soothing soup, while salads like Som Tam
(Green Papaya Salad) and Yum Talay (Seafood Salad) are perfect for a light lunch. Exotic main
courses such as Goong Kratiam (Garlic Shrimps), KangPed Nuer (Thai Beef Curry) and Kai Phad
Khing (Ginger Chicken) will delight, and for dessert, there are such Thai favorites as Khao Niow Mamuang
(Sticky Rice Pudding with Mango) or Klu Ay Too (Thai Banana Fritters).
Beers, wines and spirits are readily available but the imported items can be a little expensive. A big
favourite among Thai people is rice whisky of which Mehkong is the leading brand. It has a sharp, sweet
taste similar to rum. Several brands of beer are produced in Thailand, most popular is the local Singha beer.
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Visa for Thailand
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Travellers are required to hold a passport valid for not less than 6 months before enter Thailand.
Passport holders of 39 countries, including the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and
most European and Southeast Asian countries are automatically permitted to stay in Thailand for 30
days on a tourist visa status (no visa application needed).
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