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THAILAND, officially the Kingdom of Thailand

Tourism has been just one factor in the country’s development, it made up about 6-7% of the economy

Asian tourists primarily visit Thailand for Bangkok and the historical, natural, and cultural sights in its vicinity. Western tourists not only visit Bangkok and surroundings, but in addition many travel to the southern beaches and islands. The north is the chief destination for trekking and adventure travel with its diverse ethnic minority groups and forested mountains

Thailand's attractions include diving sites, sandy beaches, hundreds of tropical islands, nightlife, archaeological sites, museums, hill tribes, flora and bird life, palaces, Buddhist temples and several World Heritage sites

Bangkok shopping malls offer a variety of international and local brands. Towards the north of the city, and easily reached by skytrain or underground,

Prostitution in Thailand and sex tourism also form a de facto part of the economy, The poverty and the lure of money have caused prostitution and sex tourism.

Geography: aproximately 513,000 km2, and 2,230 km2 of Water

Population: 68 million people

Religion: accounting for 94.6% of the country's population are Buddhist . Muslims is the second largest religious group in Thailand, comprising 4.6% of the population, and others

Capital: Bangkok is the offical Capital of Thailand, and also the largest city, it covers about 1,600 km2 and has about 10 - 12 million people

Ethnic groups: About 75 -85% of the population is ethnically Thai, The remaining 4.1% of the population are Burmese, 14% are ethnic Chinese,and the others

Climate: Thailand is divided into three seasons, Thailand's climate is influenced by monsoon winds that have a seasonal character (the southwest and northeast monsoon)

Langugage: The main language is Thai, numerous smaller languages spoken are regional Chinese

Culture: Thai culture has been shaped by many influences, including Indian, Lao, Burmese, Cambodian, and Chinese.

Economy: The Thai economy is the world's 20th largest. Manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism are leading sectors

Currency: Bath

History: There is evidence of human habitation in Thailand that has been dated at 40,000 years before the present,

Government: The politics of Thailand is currently conducted within the framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government and a hereditary monarch is head of state.

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THAILAND

- Bangkok

- Ayutthaya

- Chiang Mai

- Chiang Rai

- Phuket

- Pattaya

- Phang Nga Bay

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Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually sixteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed to varying degrees throughout the country.
The currency of Thailand is the Thai Baht, American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are found in all major cities and almost all provincial banks.
Don’t become involved with drugs of any kind. Possession of even very small quantities can lead to imprisonment. If you are found guilty of being in possession of marijuana you could receive a long prison sentence and/or a heavy fine. If you’re found guilty of being in possession of 20 grams of a Class A drug at a point of exit from Thailand you risk receiving the death penalty. Amphetamines and ecstasy are regarded as Class A drugs and possession or trafficking carries the same penalty as heroin.
We continue to receive reports of the sexual assault, food and drink spiking, assault and robbery of foreigners, including around popular backpacker and tourist destinations such as Khao San Road in Bangkok, the night-time entertainment zones in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, and during Full Moon and other parties on Koh Phangan.Due to the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, victims of violent crime, especially rape, are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical assistance.
The standard of medical facilities throughout Thailand varies. While private hospitals with international standard facilities can be found in major cities, services can be limited elsewhere. Private hospitals generally require confirmation of insurance or a guarantee of payment before admitting a patient. Costs can be very expensive. Generally, serious illnesses and accidents can be treated at private or public hospitals in Bangkok and other large cities. However, medical evacuation to a destination with the required facilities may be necessary in some cases at considerable cost.
The Thailand climate is controlled by tropical monsoons and the weather in Thailand is generally hot and humid across most of the country throughout most of the year.
Visas for Thailand are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic stays of up to 30 days if entering via an international airport. If entering by land, you will usually be granted a stay of 15 days (apart from nationals of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the UK and the USA, who will be granted a 30-day stay). All visitors must hold valid passports, sufficient funds and confirmed airline tickets to leave Thailand within the time allowed by their entry stamp.