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Thailand Overview

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 08 Jun 2010 12:10:56

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand is a country in South-East Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar (Burma) to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to the south-east and Malaysia to the south. With great food, a tropical climate, fas...

Getting around Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 29 Oct 2009 10:41:02

By plane Thailand is a large country, and if sitting in a bus for 11 hours is not your idea of a fun time, you may well want to consider domestic flights. It"s possible to fly pretty much anywhere in the country for less than 2000 baht. Note that various taxes and (often hefty) surcharges are inva...

Key Facts of Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:53:14

LocationSouth-East Asia. TimeGMT + 7.Area513,115 sq km (198,115 sq miles). Population65 million (2007).Population Density126.7 per sq km. CapitalBangkok. Population: 9.4 million, including Thon Buri (UN estimate 2005). GeographyThailand is bordered to the west by Myanmar an...

Communications in Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:52:59

TelephoneCountry code: 66.Mobile TelephoneRoaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. There is good coverage, especially around main towns.InternetThere are plenty of Internet cafes, some even found in remote areas visited by tourists.PostAirmail to Europ...

Stay Safe & Healthy in Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:52:44

The number one cause of death for visitors to Thailand is motorbike accidents, especially on the often narrow, mountainous and twisty roads of Phuket and Samui. Drive defensively, wear a helmet, don"t drink and avoid travel at night. Political unrestLong-simmering tension between pro- and anti-g...

Accommodation in Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:52:32

Thailand has a plethora of accommodation in every price bracket. The best prices (30%-50% off rack rates) for accommodation can be found during Thailand"s low season, which is during May - August, which not surprisingly also coincides with the region"s monsoon season. The peak season is during Decem...

Things to Do in Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:52:22

Enjoy Thailand"s spectacular coastline. Have a go at sea canoeing and kayaking through the spectacular limestone islands in Phang Nga Bay and explore the half-submerged caves and grottoes. Take a memorable train trip across the notorious River Kwai Bridge at Kanchanaburi, which was built by ...

Things to See in Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:52:10

Marvel at Bangkok"s glittering Grand Palace (website: www.palaces.thai.net/gp) and Wat Phra Kaeo - a temple complex housing the Emerald Buddha. Upriver are the Royal Barges (website: www.thailandmuseum.com), ornate barges used for special processions on the Chao Phraya River. Don"t miss W...

Getting into Thailand

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:52:01

Visa-on-arrival is available at certain entry points for passport holders of 20 other nations, including India and China. Check the latest scoop from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. By law, you must carry your passport with you at all times.By plane Bangkok is one of Asia"s largest hubs as we...

Food & Drinks in Thailand

(Mr. Aadu Sye ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:51:41

FoodThe food alone is really reason enough for a trip to Thailand. Curries, fruit shakes, stir fries, fresh fish made a zillion ways - and that"s just the beginning. Food in Thailand can be as cheap and easy as 20 baht phat thai (Thai fried noodles) cooked at a street stall or as expensive and com...

Nightlife in Thailand

(Mr. Aadu Sye ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:51:28

Bangkok is a vibrant city offers you a colorful nightlife. The entertainment venues range from nightclubs, pubs, bars, cinemas and restaurants, to massage parlours, pool halls and cocktail lounges. The nightlife entertainments clustered in three districts of Bangkok Banglamphu, Patpong, Sukhumvi...

Thailand Climate

(Mr. Aadu Sye ) — 28 Oct 2009 10:51:09

Thailand is largely tropical, so it"s hot and humid all year around with temperatures in the 28-35C range (82-95F), a degree of relief provided only in the mountains in the far north of Thailand. The careful observer will, however, note three seasons: Cool: From November to the end of Februa...